There are many risks that can happen in pregnancy. Many happen early in pregnancy when the brain is starting to assemble its nerve cells, about 12-20 weeks into pregnancy. In the previous pages, we have discussed how choline and folic acid with prenatal vitamins can help protect the baby.
Even without any risks, choline will enhance your baby’s brain development and your child’s future behavior. Several studies of choline supplementation have been performed in healthy women. The babies whose mothers received choline had higher intelligence (cognitive function), improved concentration, and fewer problems with social interaction. There is much to be gained for your baby, even if you have no risks that concern you. Effects have been found for up to 7 years after birth, the longest that anyone has looked.
 
Read more: Randal G. Ross, Sharon K. Hunter, M. Camille Hoffman, Lizbeth McCarthy, Betsey M. Chambers, Amanda J. Law, Sherry Leonard, Gary O. Zerbe, Robert Freedman.
Perinatal phosphatidylcholine supplementation and early childhood behavior problems: evidence for CHRNA7 moderation.
American Journal of Psychiatry 2016 full text