Folate before pregnancy: The 3-month rule every woman should follow

Folate (Vitamin B9) helps prevent severe birth defects and supports red-blood-cell and brain function — but most women start too late. Experts say every woman planning a pregnancy should begin three months in advance.

Folate before pregnancy: The 3-month rule every woman should follow
Folate (Vitamin B9) helps prevent severe birth defects and supports red-blood-cell and brain function — but most women start too late. Experts say every woman planning a pregnancy should begin three months in advance.