Pregnant women with either low or excessively high levels of folate in their blood may face a greater risk of their children developing congenital heart disease, according to a study from Guangdong ...

Folate, also known as vitamin B9 or folic acid, is an essential nutrient for the human body. Many foods naturally contain folate, such as dark-green leafy vegetables, beans, whole grains, and eggs.

Prenatal care is essential for the health of expectant mothers and newborns alike. The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Office on Women's Health notes that babies of mothers who don't get ...