Stay Away from Toxic Environments and Take Folic Acid for Pregnant Women
Toxins such as methylmercury can influence brain development during pregnancy. It would help to stay away from toxic environments especially during your early pregnancy. Studies show that constant exposure to certain toxins can increase the risk of brain damage and cerebral palsy in newborns.
Folic acid [6] is a vitamin that helps create a healthy environment for the fetus during pregnancy. Studies show that women who do not take folic acid regularly during pregnancy are more likely to deliver babies with cerebral palsy and other health complications. Research also shows that neural tube defect (NTD), a defect that affects brain and spine development in unborn babies is more common in women who do not take folic acid.