What should be paid attention to in the early stages of pregnancy?

Patient's question:

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Doctor's answer:

Women of childbearing age should start taking 400 micrograms of folic acid daily three months before pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects in the fetus. Taking folic acid can prevent 80% of neural tube defect births. It is especially important for women with a history of neural tube defect births to take it. Folic acid can be stopped after three months of pregnancy. Of course, if there is no history of neural tube defect births and the diet is not unbalanced, it may not be necessary to take it. Do not have an unbalanced diet. Eat a wide variety of foods as much as possible. Eat more high-quality protein foods, vegetables, and fruits. Do not drink alcohol or coffee. Quit smoking. Avoid exposure to toxic substances and radiation sources. Quit smoking, drinking, and tea to prevent colds and other illnesses. Avoid spicy foods.