Most people prefer fast and quick. The least time to wait the better. In the food industry, instant foods emerge as the answer to this quest. Conscious of their weights too, they choose those that are labeled low- calorie. If there’s a zero-calorie available the better. Caffeine and sugar containing foods are the immediate grab too to stimulate the brain and stay awake and alert especially while driving. In short, instead of providing the brain with the nutrients, it receives the foods that give stress as opposed to nourishing it.

With these trends in our recent lifestyle, most women lack the right nutrients their bodies need. How much more of adding another human being within themselves? How can you determine the preparedness of the body to produce another human being? Given todays lifestyle, it is a smart idea to take prenatal vitamins when planning to have a baby.

In pregnancy, folic acid is very important. Taking prenatal vitamins early before and during pregnancy plays a vital role in the prevention of neuro tube defects in the developing embryos. The first trimester is very crucial in the whole duration of pregnancy. In this stage, the major organs of the body are developed like the brain and heart. It is the time when folic acid compensates the rapid cell division and growth.

There are foods which are good sources of folic acid. But, the point is if we get the right amount our body needs. Every woman getting ready to be pregnant should take 400 micrograms (400 mcg or 0.4 mg) of folic acid daily. During the period of pregnancy, the dosage should be increased to at least 600 mcg. Some doctors may even suggest 1000 mcg.

The market is so keen to provide the various kinds of prenatal vitamins to suit the different conditions of pregnancy a woman experiences. There are even chewable ones. So, why take chances on your food intake and not sure of the amount of the folic acid you get? Do you still dwell on the old style of calculating the amount from your food? Why not make use of the available prenatal vitamins in the market? It’s just there, a click away to start your smart new day. Baby deserves a smart mommy!

Here is to your health-

Laresa Enderes, RN
from your Confident-Consumer.com

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