The folate requirement of a woman planning a pregnancy is much higher than that of her partner. Her body is preparing to “build” a new person. Most defects, such as the absence of a brain, an open hernia of the spinal cord, heart disease, are formed in the first trimester of pregnancy. To prevent this, it is necessary to take folates at the planning stage of pregnancy.
Folates are involved in the formation of the placenta. In case of violations, the risk of placental insufficiency and the development of complications increases, such as:
• placental abruption;
• delayed pregnancy;
• intrauterine death of a child.
They are also responsible for hematopoiesis, they are required to build RNA and DNA: they form all the organs and tissues of the baby. Thanks to folic acid, the nervous and cardiovascular systems of the embryo develop normally, which means that there is less likelihood of congenital malformations of the fetus.
A sufficient reserve of vitamin B9 prevents the development of anemia in the expectant mother. Relieves symptoms of toxicity. Prevents postpartum depression by participating in the synthesis of serotonin.