Benefits of Folic Acid Before and During Pregnancy Folic acid is a nutrient that every pregnant is recommended to take. It has also been proved in one study that women who consume folic acid from one year before conception reduce their risk of premature delivery by 50 percent. However, there are various questions in the mind of women about taking folic acid in pregnancy, such as how much it should be taken, for how long. In this article of HEALTH and FITNESS , we will try to answer most of the questions related to folic acid during pregnancy. In this article • What is Folic Acid? • Why should you take folic acid while pregnant? • How much folic acid should be taken during pregnancy? • When should you start taking folic acid? • When should you start ta...