Why is folic acid important in pregnancy?

NHS Choices state that folic acid is important to protect your unborn baby from neural tube defects such as spina bifida.

Folic acid is a B vitamin. It occurs naturally in foods such as beans and pulses (e.g. chickpeas, lentils), green vegetables, and yeast and beef extracts.

Some foods are also fortified with folic acid (this means they have folic acid added to them), such as certain breads and breakfast cereals. Check the labels on the packaging. Products with extra folic acid should display a round symbol with the letter F in the centre.

To read the full article please go to http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/pregnancy/Pages/Folicacid.aspx


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