Pregnancy is a time of great change for the body. Some women experience unpleasant symptoms along with the belly growth and fetal kicks. You may feel fatigued, nauseous, or swollen. In addition, you ...

Taking a higher dose of folic acid during the first trimester of pregnancy was safe and associated with improved verbal abilities in children at age six as well as improved behavior skills, according ...

Supplementing with folic acid when pregnant may reduce the link between maternal blood levels of lead and autistic-like behaviors in children. The findings support recommendations for taking folic ...

Are higher doses of folic acid in pregnancy safe? MINNEAPOLIS – Taking a higher dose of folic acid during the first trimester of pregnancy was safe and associated with improved verbal abilities in ...

Folic acid, also known as vitamin B9 or folate, is a critical nutrient that plays a significant role in our overall health. Folate, the natural form of this vitamin, is found in various foods, while ...

A large cohort study showed no association between use of acid-suppressant medications in pregnancy and neuropsychiatric outcomes in offspring after controlling for familial factors. Initial analyses ...

One of the must-have vitamins for all pregnant women is folic acid. In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO) has emphasized its importance and the positive effects it has on both the mother and ...

New research from South Australia highlights the urgent need to establish a safe upper limit for folic acid intake during pregnancy and to improve guidelines on folic acid supplementation during ...

One in five young women and half of men are unaware that taking folic acid in pregnancy is vital for a baby's health. The worrying findings from a YouGov poll suggest many are not being educated about ...

Dental pain is a common concern during pregnancy. A person may develop dental pain during pregnancy because of pregnancy-related changes or because of pre-existing dental health issues. Common causes ...

The first in our two part series 'The Cringe Factor' we discuss the most common embarrassing problems in pregnancy! Think of pregnancy, and you think of a prettily pregnant lady gazing serenely at ...