The Importance of Folic Acid in Pregnancy - Includes Recipes-By Merrion Ultrasound
Packed with valuable information about folic acid, with a superb introduction from a top lecturer & nutritionist, plus recipes.
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what is folic<br />
acid<br />
Hav<strong>in</strong>g folic acid <strong>in</strong> the system dur<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
early stages <strong>of</strong> development, when the baby’s<br />
bra<strong>in</strong> and sp<strong>in</strong>al cord are develop<strong>in</strong>g, is<br />
essential. One study proved that women who<br />
took folic acid for a year prior to gett<strong>in</strong>g<br />
pregnant decreased the chance <strong>of</strong> early<br />
delivery by 50% or more. (3)<br />
<strong>The</strong> neural tube beg<strong>in</strong>s form<strong>in</strong>g around three<br />
weeks after conception; this is why it is<br />
important to receive a daily dose <strong>of</strong> folic acid<br />
prior to conception and dur<strong>in</strong>g the first<br />
trimester. (4)<br />
<strong>The</strong> Food Safety Authority <strong>of</strong> Ireland has<br />
confirmed that synthetic folic acid has been<br />
proven to reduce the risk <strong>of</strong> neural tubal<br />
deformity.<br />
Revised HSE Guidel<strong>in</strong>es 2019<br />
In November 2019, the HSE guidel<strong>in</strong>es were<br />
revised. Pregnant woman are now be<strong>in</strong>g<br />
advised to take folic acid for their entire<br />
pregnancy and while breastfeed<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
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