A Little, a Lot, Passionately, Foli…cally!

Folic acid is a vitamin often associated with pregnancy, and for good reason. From the very first days, it plays a vital role in the healthy development of your baby.

In this video, Dr. Isabelle Malhamé and Dr. Anick Bérard explain why folic acid is essential before and during pregnancy and how it can reduce the risk of neural tube defects, a key structure that will become your baby’s brain and spinal cord.

Take a moment to get informed and share these valuable tips with other expectant mothers. If you have specific questions about your folic acid intake, remember that your pharmacist is there to help.

To learn more, explore our associated resources and references:

• Folic Acid – Pregnancy Info
• Association de spina-bifida et d’hydrocéphalie du Québec
• On the menu: variety, colours, and flavours | Institut national de santé publique du Québec
• Ciqual – Anses
• Folic acid use among pregnant women in Canada – Canada.ca
• Ep. 45: Folic Acid and Birth Defect Prevention – MotherToBaby
• Your Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy – Canada.ca
• Info-Médicaments en Allaitement et Grossesse (chusj.org)
• Supplémentation préconceptionnelle en acide folique / multivitamines pour la prévention primaire et secondaire des anomalies du tube neural et d’autres anomalies congénitales sensibles à l’acide folique – Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada