Nutrition before, during, and after pregnancy is important. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends a daily supplement of 400 mcg of folic acid, regardless of how much folate is consumed in your diet and even if you do not plan on getting pregnant.
Pregnant persons should consume 600 mcg of folic acid daily by taking the recommended daily supplement of 400 mcg of folic acid, plus eating foods with folic acid added.