Folic acid intake in early pregnancy

Folic acid is recommended to be taken as early as possible in early pregnancy. Taking folic acid can reduce the probability of fetal neural tube defects. With the popularization of health education before pregnancy and pregnancy in China, and the free distribution of folic acid to pregnant women, the probability of neonatal neural tube defects in China has been greatly reduced. It is generally recommended to supplement folic acid from 3 months before pregnancy to 12 weeks of pregnancy, 0.4mg per day. In addition to folic acid supplementation in early pregnancy, pregnant women should also increase vitamin and fiber intake, eat more protein and carbohydrate-rich foods, ensure adequate energy intake, quit smoking during pregnancy, abstain from alcohol, and check up on time. If you feel uncomfortable with abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding, etc., you should go to the hospital for examination in time.