Methylfolate Supplementation for Fertility and Pregnancy

Dr. Kenosha • Board-certified OBGYN Medical Advisor at Natalist

When selecting a prenatal vitamin, it's necessary to select one that contains the right kind and the right amount of folate. Natalist’s Prenatal for her is made with 5-MTHF, the naturally occurring, predominant form of folate found in the body. Folate is recommended by the CDC and ACOG for all women of childbearing age to reduce the risk of spina bifida and other neural tube defects. ACOG specifically recommends that pregnant women get 600 micrograms of folic acid each day. Because it’s hard to get this much folic acid from food alone, women should take a daily prenatal vitamin with at least 400 micrograms starting at least one month before pregnancy and continue during pregnancy for at least the first 12 weeks. See the link for more information!

https://natalist.com/blogs/learn/methylfolate-supplementation-for-fertility-and-pregnancy