NHS issues 12-week warning to pregnant women and anyone trying for a baby View 3 Images

The National Health Service (NHS) has advised women to take one tablet for 12 weeks if they are pregnant. It has also suggested that anyone wanting to get pregnant should also take it, as this could help with the development of your baby.

Talking about the importance of having a healthy and varied diet in pregnancy, the experts have said this alone should "help you get most of the vitamins and minerals you need". However, when you are carrying a baby or if "there's a chance you might get pregnant, it's important to also take a folic acid supplement".

The NHS has recommended that you take "400 micrograms of folic acid every day from before you're pregnant until you're 12 weeks pregnan.t". It expla

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