Question 1

Why is Folic Acid important?

Accepted Answer

Folic acid, or folate, is one of the most important prenatal vitamins because of its widespread benefits. Folic acid can reduce your baby’s risk of developing a neural tube defect, such as spina bifida, by up to 70 percent. Incredible fact: a fetus’s neural tube develops within the first month of pregnancy. So, it’s important to increase your folic acid intake as soon as you become pregnant—or even before! Taking between 400 and 600 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid daily can also reduce the risk of birth defects like cleft palate, cleft lip, and certain heart conditions.*
*Source: [1](https://www.cdc.gov/folic-acid/about/index.html#cdc_health_safety_special_topic_research-what-the-research-shows) | [2](https://www.annualreviews.org/content/journals/10.1146/annurev-nutr-043020-091647)

Question 2

What are Prenatal Vitamins?

Accepted Answer

If you’re pregnant or trying to conceive, your nutritional and vitamin needs will increase and change. These changes make it even harder for pregnant people to check all their vitamin boxes through food alone. That’s why healthcare providers recommend specific vitamins for pregnancy, so you and your growing baby stay healthy and safe! Prenatal vitamins are daily supplements packed with all the important nutrients and minerals you and your fetus need during pregnancy. Some of the most important prenatal vitamins are folic acid, iron, calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin B-12.

Question 3

How much Folic Acid do I need?

Accepted Answer

If you’re pregnant, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends you consume 600 mcg of folic acid daily. Because we only get about 200 mcg of folic acid from food each day, you should take a prenatal vitamin of 400 mcg to make up the difference!*
_Some anti-seizure medications can interfere with the absorption of folic acid. If you are taking anti-seizure medication, consult your healthcare provider to ensure you are receiving the appropriate dosage of folic acid._
*Source: [1](https://www.cdc.gov/folic-acid/about/index.html#cdc_health_safety_special_topic_research-what-the-research-shows) | [2](https://www.annualreviews.org/content/journals/10.1146/annurev-nutr-043020-091647)

Question 4

Why is this only for delivery?

Accepted Answer

Wisp Prenatal Vitamins are compounded in our specialty pharmacy and are not available at local pharmacies.

Question 5

Can I pay for Wisp with FSA & HSA?

Accepted Answer

Yes! At checkout you will be able to enter a Credit Card or your FSA or HSA card.

Wisp Prenatal Vitamins

Wisp Prenatal Vitamins