folate supplements

Folic Acid Essential for All Women of Reproductive Age

Last week was National Folate Awareness Week. While this post may be a little late, it is never too late to remind women of reproductive age of the importance of taking supplemental folic acid. [...]

By MGH Center for Women's Mental Health|2020-11-26T08:23:52-04:00January 28th, 2020|General, Psychiatric Disorders During Pregnancy, Risk of Malformations|Comments Off

In Brief: Folate Supplements During Pregnancy Reduce Risk of Autism

Mothers exposed to household or agricultural pesticides immediately before and during their pregnancies have a higher risk of having a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, a recent study from California indicates that taking [...]

By MGH Center for Women's Mental Health|2017-11-08T22:20:23-04:00October 16th, 2017|Pregnancy & Medications|Comments Off