Failure to consume folic acid during pregnancy may affect the development of the fetus, leading to the occurrence of preterm labor or neural tube malformation.
According to the Dietary Guidelines for Women during Pregnancy, pregnant women should take folic acid supplements from the beginning of pregnancy planning and during early pregnancy, and it is recommended that they eat more folic acid-rich foods, such as beans, animal liver and dark green vegetables.
Because folic acid deficiency in early pregnancy can increase the risk of neural tube malformations and preterm labor, it is recommended to take an additional 400-800 μg of folic acid daily.
In addition to folic acid, pregnant women should also pay attention to the supplementation of iron, protein, iodine, iron and other nutrients during pregnancy, as well as to ensure that the intake of sufficient carbohydrate-rich foods, a reasonable combination of meals.