You may have heard that folic acid is important before and during early pregnancy. Folic acid is a B vitamin that has been shown to have the ability to prevent some birth defects. These are defects of the spinal cord and brain. The best time to take folic acid is before you become pregnant and very early in pregnancy. The brain and spinal cord develop early in pregnancy and this is when defects can occur. Sometimes they begin developing even before you know you are pregnant. For this reason, it’s best to include folic acid in your diet before you … Continue reading →