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During pregnancy, you may need different vitamins to help you stay healthy and to support your baby’s growth. One of the most important vitamins is folic acid. Known for its role in preparing the body for pregnancy and helping to prevent neural tube defects such as spina bifida and/or anencephaly when tying to conceive and during the first trimester of pregnancy. Aiding with foetal development, folic acid is important when you’re expecting and even in the months leading up to pregnancy.
But what is it? And how do you make sure you’re getting enough of it? Here’s everything you need to know about folic acid for pregnancy.
What is folic acid?
So what does folic acid do? Folic acid (or folate) is a B-group vitamin important for supporting healthy foetal development. It plays an important role in helping to prevent defects in the neural tube, a structure which exists in the first few weeks of pregnancy. This structure will eventually form into the baby’s
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It may seem like your pregnancy will go on forever, but you’ll get to meet little bub before you know it. While it can be an exciting time, it can also come with some nerves. Although nothing can truly prepare you for parenthood, there are a few steps you can take to help you get ready for life’s greatest journey.
Hopefully, you selected your healthcare provider (be that an obstetrician, midwife or other appropriate healthcare professional) and hospital (if you are planning on a hospital birth) earlier on in the pregnancy, to give you support throughout your pregnancy journey. They can regularly check up on your baby’s development and answer any questions you may have. Never underestimate the calming effect that labour preparation can have! Wondering how to prepare for birth? Let’s take a closer look.
How to prepare for labour
During the
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