The life of every woman is filled with happiness when she finds out what she is wearing under her heart. But this happiness can be broken by diseases and defects in the development of the future baby. To prevent this, you need to know what folic acid is, why it is needed and, of course, take it. Folic acid (also known as vitamin B9) is extremely important for the normal development of the fetus.
It is especially important to take it in the first three months (first trimester) of pregnancy.
Folic acid: what is it for?
This vitamin is incredibly beneficial for the fetal neural tube. What is it and why is it important that this tube develops correctly? The fact is that bone marrow is formed from the neural tube . He, as everyone knows, plays an important role in human life, therefore, in order for the neural tube to develop correctly, the expectant mother must take folic acid.
A feature of the development of this organ is that it begins to nucleate in the fetus from the very conception, and therefore folic acid must enter the tiny organism from the very beginning.
What is the danger of a lack of folic acid in the body of a pregnant woman?
The consequences of a
lack of folic acid in mothers and babies are terrifying. This vitamin is responsible for blood formation and absorption of iron in the body. Remember that the organisms of the mother and the child are interconnected, and everything that the mother feels will have to be tested by the child. If you feel weak and tired, and tests show that you have anemia, then this may mean that folic acid does not linger in your body. What else is this vitamin necessary for and what is the danger of its shortage? A woman who neglects this vitamin risks not only the health of her unborn child, but also his loss. In addition to the development of organ pathologies, a deficiency of this substance can lead to a delay in the development of the child, and the most terrible consequence is a violation of the structure of the placenta, which can lead to miscarriage.
What do we have to do?
A conscious expectant mother, as soon as she finds out about her interesting situation, should immediately contact a doctor, who will definitely tell her why folic acid is important, why it is needed. The doctor will definitely advise you to take it. But you need to remember that this vitamin can also be found in food. Folic acid in foods is in small concentrations, so taking it with medication is still necessary. During pregnancy, you must eat cereals, vegetables of dark green colors, drink tomato juice and kefir, eat berries and fruits, do not forget about cream and add
wheat germ to your diet
. Once again, we draw attention to the fact that the consumption of these products does not completely fill the body's need for folic acid.
And what about pregnancy?
It is worth noting that folic acid before pregnancy also plays a very important role. If you plan to become a mother, then start taking the vitamin a few months before conception. Now you know what folic acid is. Why you and your baby need it, you already know. Therefore, take care of the health of your crumbs even before it is born!