Week 1 of Pregnancy:

Currently, sperm and egg have not combined, and the fetus has not formed. Mature eggs and sperm exist in you and your partner respectively. The egg is now "well-nurtured" in the body, waiting for the best sperm. Although called Week 1 of pregnancy, actual conception has not occurred. If conception is successful this month, the next menstruation will occur after childbirth. During preparation, consume more foods rich in zinc, iron, calcium, and folic acid to lay the foundation for early embryo development. Maintain a balanced diet, avoiding high-calorie, low-nutrition foods.

Essential Nutrients for Pregnancy Preparation:

1. Foods Rich in Folic Acid
   Folic acid reduces the incidence of neural tube defects (NTDs) in newborns by 70%. Recommended intake includes fresh vegetables like spinach, romaine lettuce, carrots, fruits such as kiwi, cherries, bayberries, and animal livers, eggs, etc.
2. Foods Rich in Iron
   Iron deficiency during preparation can lead to hypochromic anemia, increasing the risk of reduced immunity after pregnancy, affected fetal intellectual development, or even miscarriage and premature birth. Recommended foods: black rice, pig blood, pig liver, eggs, black fungus, red dates, etc.
3. High-Quality Protein Sources
   Inadequate protein intake before or during pregnancy may cause delayed embryo development or even congenital diseases and deformities. Sources: dairy, eggs, meat, fish, soy products, etc.
4. Foods Rich in Vitamin E
   Vitamin E protects biological membranes and promotes follicle maturation and ovulation. Obtain from nuts, sesame oil, peanut oil, and other plant seeds and vegetable oils.

Week 2 of Pregnancy:

By Week 2, the fertilized egg divides into 2 cells, then 4, while moving toward the uterus, becoming a cell mass of 30 cells—known as a morula, not yet a "baby." Entering the first trimester, maintain a happy mood and regular lifestyle in the next three months: avoid staying up late, reduce fried foods and cold drinks. Keep a balanced diet and continue folic acid supplementation—deficiency may lead to low birth weight, cleft lip/palate, or heart defects. Choose maternity milk with folic acid to supplement essential nutrients like calcium, iron, and zinc for better absorption.

How to Correctly Supplement Folic Acid During Pregnancy:

1. Supplement Folic Acid 3 Months Before Pregnancy to Early Trimester
   Folic acid is crucial for fetal neural tube development. Studies show daily 400mcg folic acid starting 3 months before pregnancy reduces NTDs by 70%. For planned pregnancy, start supplementation 3 months prior; beginning immediately after confirming pregnancy is also effective.
2. Choose Maternity Milk with Comprehensive Nutrition
   Besides a balanced diet, one cup of maternity milk daily supplements folic acid, calcium, iron, zinc, and other essential nutrients to ensure maternal nutrition and fetal health.
3. Take Folic Acid Tablets
   Take 0.4mg of maternity-specific folic acid tablets daily as prescribed, noting safe dosage—do not exceed 400mcg daily with a normal diet.
4. Consume Folic Acid-Rich Foods
   Including:
   • Green vegetables: spinach, tomato, carrot, broccoli, rapeseed, etc.
   • Fresh fruits: orange, strawberry, cherry, banana, kiwi, etc.
   • Animal meats and eggs: pig liver, chicken, beef, mutton, etc.
   • Legumes and nuts: soybeans, tofu, walnuts, almonds, etc.
   • Cereals: barley, rice bran, wheat germ, brown rice, etc.