For Mama who is planning to have a baby, it is very important for Mama to fulfill her intake folic acid.
This substance is actually vitamin B9 and has various benefits for the pregnancy program.
For example, folic acid is believed to be able to increase fertility (fertility) and help fetal development by regularly taking folic acid tablets 2 or 3 months before pregnancy.
For more information, see the information that has been presented Popmama.com about benefits folic acid for pregnancy in the following section!
1. Able to increase fertility
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As mentioned earlier, folic acid has a positive effect on fertility.
Specifically, this one substance can maintain the health of the reproductive organs, namely the ovaries (ovaries), and even help the process of forming the fetus.
Not only for Mama, there are several advantages of folic acid for Papa too, you know.
One of the most obvious is increasing the quality and number of sperm. If the sperm quality is good, the chances of fertilization will be higher.
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2. Lower the risk of miscarriage and premature birth
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So that the contents do not run the risk of miscarriage and premature birth, it is important for Mama to have adequate nutritional intake, one of which is folic acid.
In fact, Mama can start taking vitamin B9 on this one since doing the pregnancy program so that nutrition is fulfilled during pregnancy later.
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3. Meet the nutritional intake of the fetus
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Folic acid is not only beneficial for mothers, there are certainly benefits that will be felt by the future baby, namely fulfilling the nutritional intake of the fetus.
When nutritional intake is met, the development of the fetus will not be hampered. In addition, folic acid is important for consumption because it has an important role in forming fetal tissues and organs.
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4. Reduce the risk of preeclampsia
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For those who are not familiar with it, preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication that triggers high blood pressure, swelling, and increased protein content in the urine.
Although there is no certainty about the cause of preeclampsia, a number of studies show that nutritional deficiencies can make pregnant women experience this complication.
Because folic acid is also an important nutrient to meet during pregnancy, don’t forget to meet the needs of these substances from now on, Ma!
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5. Prevent defects in babies
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Because folic acid is able to meet the nutrition of the fetus, surely the baby will be born without experiencing defects, Ma.
This is evidenced by several studies which state that birth defects, such as: spina bifida (neural tube defects), congenital heart disease, and cleft lip, can be avoided if the intake of folic acid in the body is sufficient.
In addition, the risk of a baby being born with a low birth weight also becomes reduced when folic acid levels are consistently met.
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Where Can You Get Folic Acid?
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For mothers who are planning a pregnancy program but want to maintain their body’s intake of folic acid, the recommended dose is 400 micrograms.
Generally, folic acid can be obtained from vitamin supplements that can be purchased at pharmacies or supermarkets. Some examples are afloat, ringed, folavit, Now Foods Folic Acid, or Sundown Naturals Folic Acid.
Not only from there, you can also eat the following foods to get folic acid, including:
- Leafy greens (broccoli, asparagus, spinach, collard greens, cabbage Brussels);
- Fruits (orange, avocado, papaya, banana);
- Grains (wheat, cereals);
- Legumes (mung beans, kidney beans, peanuts);
- Egg;
- Milk;
- Seafood;
- Beef liver.
Mama has read information about some of the benefits of folic acid for pregnancy programs. Always consult with your doctor to get the right advice regarding daily folic acid intake, Mom!
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