The foetus grows very rapidly, especially in the early months of pregnancy. This rapids growth requires large amounts of essential nutrients, vitamins and minerals. One of these is folic acid. Folic acid is highly essential for normal development of various organ systems of the foetus, especially the brain and nervous system. Deficiency of folic acid can lead to underdevelopment of the foetal organs.
Folic acid, along with iron, is also essential for the mother to produce the increased number of red blood cells in her blood. This increased production is required to maintain oxygen delivery to the foetus.
Folic acid and iron are given to the mother in order to prevent deficiency of these substances and to thereby protect the foetus.
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