folic acid

  • Prenatal Vitamins

    Prenatal supplements consist of a variety of vitamins and minerals. During pregnancy, a woman's daily intake requirements for certain nutrients, such as folic acid (folate), calcium, and iron will increase. Vitamins and minerals such as iron, calcium, and folic acid are vital for proper fetal growth, development, and healthy adult living.

  • What is Folate (Folic Acid)?

    Folic acid, or folate, is a B vitamin. Folate helps your baby's spinal cord and brain develop. It is very important that you begin adding folate to your diet three months before you decide to conceive so that you have the proper amount of folate in your system to protect your baby. Read "What is Folate (Folic Acid)?" to learn more.
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  • Chewable Prenatal Vitamins From Bloom'en

    This is biased, so I will defer to our other members to review the product and share what they think. The product is chewable prenatal vitamins from Bloom'en Nutrition which were specifically designed for expecting mothers who could not tolerate large prenatal vitamin pills. The soft chews, they are kind of like a Starburst candy, provide the omega 3 fatty acids (EPA/DHA) as well as folic acid and vitamin D. The product is intended to help expecting mothers get access to the folic acid and DHA that they need, even if they can't swallow prenatal horse pills.

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    6 - Highly recommend
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    Chewable Prenatal Vitamins

  • What is Folic Acid

    Folic Acid or folate, is a B vitamin that helps your baby's spinal cord and brain develop. It is very important that you begin adding folic acid to your diet before you conceive. Read "What is Folate (Folic Acid)?" to learn more.

  • Can I Countine With My Current Vitamin Routine?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I just took a home pregnancy test and it's positive. Can I continue my vitamin routine that I have currently?

    I take 1 multi vitamin, 1 super b complex and 1 cinnamon daily. I also take folic acid about once a week with these as well. Do I need to change this????

  • Eating for Two: Before, During and After a Pregnancy

    Eating healthy is one of the most important things you can do for your baby. During pregnancy, a developing child may require expectant moms to double some of their normal nutrient needs. But proper nutrition is also something to strive for even before you conceive.

  • Do Certain Foods Help to Conceive?

    QUESTION

    Dear Nutritionist,
    I was wondering if there are certain foods and vitamins to help conceive. I have two healthy boys. After having my boys I was on birth control for two years. First I tried the pill and that got me sick then I went on the shot for about 9 months and then took my self off the shot to try the patch so that I could get pregnant right away when were ready. The patch only lasted a day because it got me really sick. I took it off the second day.

  • Are There Vitamins or Minerals My Husband Should Take?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    My husband and I have been trying for our first baby for nearly 10 months. We have been unsuccessful so far. I am taking folic tablets on a daily basis but is there any particular vitamins or mineral my husband should be taking?

    Please do advise

  • How Early Should I Start Folic Acid?

    QUESTION

    Dear Nutritionist,
    Is it safe to get pregnant after only taking folic acid for 1 month?

    We have decided that we would like to start trying to get pregnant next month, but I have only just started taking the vitamin. Should we wait?

    Lori G

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  • Folic Acid

    Folic acid minimizes the risk of your baby having a neural tube defect. Since the neural tube develops very early in pregnancy (18-30 days after conception), often before a women even knows that she is pregnant, you should start taking it before getting pregnant. Learn more about folic acid and neura tube defects.

  • How Early Should I Start Folic Acid?

    QUESTION

    Dear Nutritionist,
    Is it safe to get pregnant after only taking folic acid for 1 month?

    We have decided that we would like to start trying to get pregnant next month, but I have only just started taking the vitamin. Should we wait?

    Lori G

  • Prenatal Vitamins

    Prenatal supplements consist of a variety of vitamins and minerals. During pregnancy, a woman's daily intake requirements for certain nutrients, such as folic acid (folate), calcium, and iron will increase. Vitamins and minerals such as iron, calcium, and folic acid are vital for proper fetal growth, development, and healthy adult living.

  • Are There Vitamins or Minerals My Husband Should Take?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    My husband and I have been trying for our first baby for nearly 10 months. We have been unsuccessful so far. I am taking folic tablets on a daily basis but is there any particular vitamins or mineral my husband should be taking?

    Please do advise

  • Do Certain Foods Help to Conceive?

    QUESTION

    Dear Nutritionist,
    I was wondering if there are certain foods and vitamins to help conceive. I have two healthy boys. After having my boys I was on birth control for two years. First I tried the pill and that got me sick then I went on the shot for about 9 months and then took my self off the shot to try the patch so that I could get pregnant right away when were ready. The patch only lasted a day because it got me really sick. I took it off the second day.

  • Eating for Two: Before, During and After a Pregnancy

    Eating healthy is one of the most important things you can do for your baby. During pregnancy, a developing child may require expectant moms to double some of their normal nutrient needs. But proper nutrition is also something to strive for even before you conceive.

  • Vitamin Requirements for Pregnancy?

    QUESTION

    Dear Nutritionist,
    What is the optimal vitamin requirements for a healthy pregnancy?

    Cindy

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