It must be well known that folic acid supplementation is necessary during pregnancy and pregnancy, but why folic acid supplementation during pregnancy? What are the benefits of folic acid supplementation for pregnant women? Let's get to know it.

1. Preventing anemia in pregnant women: The body of pregnant women needs folic acid to produce normal red blood cells. According to the survey, the prevalence of anemia among women of childbearing age in China is 20.6%. Inadequate folic acid intake may also cause anemia in pregnant women.

2. Preventing congenital malformations of babies: folic acid can effectively prevent birth defects such as neural tube defects, spina bifida, anencephalus, etc. But folic acid tablets are time-consuming. In order to achieve the purpose of preventing fetal malformations, folic acid must be supplemented scientifically in the right time.

3. Prevention of neural tube defects: neural tube defects are common congenital malformations of newborns in China. If women take the recommended dose of folic acid daily at least one month before conception and during the first three months of pregnancy, the risk of neural tube defects in babies can be reduced by 50% to 70%.

4. Promoting placental development: Influencing the basic structure of DNA and cells, therefore, obtaining adequate folic acid is particularly important for fast-growing placentas and babies.

5. Preventing preeclampsia in pregnant women: Taking multivitamins containing folic acid can reduce the risk of preeclampsia in pregnant women.

In conclusion, folic acid during pregnancy is necessary and has many benefits, which can reduce the incidence of preeclampsia in the third trimester of pregnancy. In addition, taking folic acid can reduce the probability of congenital diseases in babies, but be careful not to eat too much folic acid.