Knowing which supplements are safe to take during pregnancy and which to avoid, can be confusing. This article discusses two supplements and one common drink ingredient that scientists have cautioned women against taking whilst pregnant as they have the potential to harm the fetus.
Folic Acid for a Healthy Self
Folic acid is found in many foods and multivitamin supplements. It is considered especially important for women who could become pregnant because folic acid can help prevent birth defects.
Birth Defects and Chemicals
While an embryo may die due to a chemical exposure and result in a miscarriage, a developing fetus will survive but can suffer altered DNA that results in malformations, deformities, retardation and birth defects – lifetime serious personal injuries that can and should have been avoided.