To protect your child from a serious illness, you should include this vitamin in your diet, preferably before conceiving.
THE POWER OF FOLIC ACID
With the consumption of folic acid, you can avoid congenital malformations, which appear when the multiplication of cells to form the baby’s body is not carried out correctly, either for genetic reasons or for lack of nutrients.
Folic acid belongs to the group of complex B and provides the following benefits for your baby if you ingest it before conceiving and also throughout your pregnancy.
- Protects baby against neural tube defects (a small strip of tissue from which the brain and spinal cord form). If the tube does not close completely, you may be born with spinal or brain malformations, paralysis of the legs, or problems controlling your bladder and intestines.
- Minimizes defects such as cleft lip and cleft palate.
- It helps the rapid growth of the placenta and strengthens it.
- Avoid heart defects and limb malformations.
- It favors the production of normal red blood cells and good blood circulation.
- Helps prevent heart disease and cerebrovascular problems.
- It reduces the risk that you, as a mom, have colon, cervical and breast cancer.
Preparing your body to protect your baby is an act of love for him, which will undoubtedly help him develop healthily.
THE EXPERTS SAY
Studies have shown that babies of women who consume the indicated dose of folic acid before conception and during pregnancy have a lower risk of being born with a malformation.
THE PERFECT DOSE
Your doctor will indicate the appropriate dose for you, it is also not good to consume too much since high levels of folic acid can hide a dangerous deficiency of vitamin B12 in your baby and could suffer anemia and irreversible neurological damage.
FOODS RICH IN FOLIC ACID
You can also find folic acid in these foods:
•Avocado
•Brussels sprouts
•Cauliflower
•Spinach
• Strawberries
• Tomato juice
•Watercress
•Corn cob
•Coriander
•Peppermint
• Peas
• Tomato
•Parsley
•Green beans
• Black beans and berries
• Lentils
• Chicken, pork and beef liver
•Yogurt
•Egg
•Banana
•Orange
•Oats
• Corn flakes with fiber
•Big wave
•Blueberry
THIS ARTICLE WAS PUBLISHED FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE PRINTED VERSION OF THE PADRES Y HIJOS MAGAZINE IN FEBRUARY 2018.
If you want to have another baby, consult your doctor to prescribe folic acid before pregnancy.
Do you take folic acid?