Folic acid or vitamin B9 is found in many foods. However, it is important to ensure an adequate intake of folic acid during pregnancy, since a deficiency of this vitamin can cause neural tube defects.
It is therefore advisable to take folic acid supplements during pregnancy and even during pregnancy planning.
Read the full article on: What vitamins should be taken during pregnancy? ( 49).
By Marta Zermiani M.D., Ph.D. (gynecologist), Rubén Baltá I Arandes M.D. (gynecologist), Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Cristina Algarra Goosman B.Sc., M.Sc. (psychologist).
Last Update: 02/11/2025
