As a result the child may have problems such as difficulty walking or controlling their bladder when older. All pregnant mothers are at risk, whether young or old, whether they have had healthy babies or not in the past. Taking Folic acid from the time a woman starts trying to get pregnant until the pregnancy is 12 weeks advanced greatly reduces the chance that the baby will be born with a neural tube defect. They should also eat more folate rich foods. There is no evidence that taking excess folic acid is dangerous-the body disposes of any it does not use.
Some breads are specially fortified, so check the supermarket shelves and look at the labels.
Although liver is a rich source of folic acid, pregnant women and those intending to become pregnant are advised not to eat liver or liver products, because its level of vitamin A may be high and the consumption of excess vitamin a carries a risk of adverse effects for the unborn child.