Folic acid, as an essential trace element for the human body, needs to be fully supplemented by women when preparing for pregnancy. Folic acid can ensure normal neural development and organ growth during fetal growth and development. Once folate deficiency occurs, it can cause various abnormalities in infants, so mothers need to understand the manifestations of folate deficiency in infants.
1. Anemia
If a baby suffers from folate deficiency before birth, they are more likely to develop anemia after birth than babies with hyperthyroidism. The onset of anemia can be slow, and there may also be varying degrees of yellowing of the face, and even pale lips. If not relieved in time, it may affect normal growth and development.
2. Abnormal nervous system
Almost all babies who experience folate deficiency during pregnancy will have varying degrees of neural tube defects. Even if a baby can be born healthy, after birth, accompanied by growth, there may still be spinal deformities or organ abnormalities in brain tissue. These are all adverse effects caused by folate deficiency on the body.
3. Digestive organs
Many babies with folate deficiency may also experience varying degrees of indigestion, mostly manifested as bloating, diarrhea, or constipation, which can affect their absorption and digestion of a normal diet. At the same time, their bones and hair will appear thinner and weaker than healthy children, resulting in a weaker and weaker overall appearance.
