Diet & Supplements

What to eat, what to skip and which vitamins matter most, before conception and through every trimester.

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Folic acid before pregnancy: how much and when to start

Folic acid helps prevent neural tube defects in the first weeks, often before you know you are pregnant. Here is why starting early matters and how to choose a supplement.

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