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The Importance of Folic Acid in Pregnancy

Folic Acid is essential to a healthy pregnancy. It plays a major role in the development of a fetus too. Best IVF specialists claim that this nutrient is necessary for the healthy progress of a pregnancy.

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The Importance of Folic Acid in Pregnancy

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  1. The importance of Folic Acid in pregnancy The Importance of Folic Acid in Pregnancy

  2. The Importance of Folic Acid in Pregnancy Folic acid belongs to the group of vitamins known as Vitamin B or the B vitamins. It is also a synthetic form of foliate. Folic Acid is highly important for the normal functioning of the body. It assists in some of the major functions of the body such as the production of the DNA, division of cells as well as the amalgamation of the blood cells. Given its intense importance for the human body, folic acid is included in most of the food and nutrient supplements prescribed by doctors and nutritionists.

  3. Vitamin D Affect the Chances of IVF Success ? The Importance of Folic Acid in Pregnancy Now the question arises – what is its importance in pregnancy? A lot, actually Folic acid is essential to a healthy pregnancy. It plays a major role in the development of a fetus too. Top IVF experts and infertility specialists claim that this nutrient is necessary for the healthy progress of a pregnancy. Additionally, it is critical for the development of the spinal cord and brain of the baby growing inside the womb. The deficiency of folic acid may cause severe disorders such as spina bifida (incomplete spinal cord development) and anencephaly (incomplete brain development).

  4. Vitamin D Affect the Chances of IVF Success ? The Importance of Folic Acid in Pregnancy • Therefore, there is no doubt that folic acid must be incorporated in a woman’s diet most importantly, before and during her pregnancy. Luckily, there is a plethora of methods that can be used to fulfill a pregnant woman’s folic acid requirements. Some of these are mentioned below: • Leafy green vegetables such as Spinach, Swiss chard • Orange juice • Mushrooms • Certain meats and body parts such as liver or kidney • Tomato juice • Prenatal vitamins • Lentils, Beans, nuts

  5. Vitamin D Affect the Chances of IVF Success ? The Importance of Folic Acid in Pregnancy Folic acid does not just help in the development of certain body parts but also protects the delicate and developing parts of the baby’s body such as the neural tube during the first few weeks of development during pregnancy. This lowers the risk of developing serious birth defects remarkably. Folic acid supplements are standard for pregnant women and those who plan to become pregnant. Folic acid reduces the risk for birth defects of a baby’s brain and spine -- spina bifida and anencephaly -- by 50% to 70%. Folic acid may also lower the risk of preeclampsia and early labor.

  6. Yoga and Fertility Vitamin D Affect the Chances of IVF Success ? The Importance of Folic Acid in Pregnancy How much folic acid you should take: www.medicoverfertility.com

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