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Q: How long should I take folic acid?

I am 10 weeks pregnant and I am taking 800 mcg of folic acid. How long should I continue taking folic acid?

This question was asked Oct. 23, 2013 9:06am
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Answered by ZebAnd - Oct. 25, 2013 5:55am

I am 10 weeks pregnant and wondering when should I start taking parental vitamins? I am taking only a 800 mcg of folic acid everyday.

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Answered by jaanu08 - Oct. 24, 2013 7:42am

Doc told me i can stop at 12 weeks, but you do kinda take it your whole pregnancy since it is in most prenatal vitamins check the dosage in the prenatals and ask doc if you need to add abit more and adjust your dosage according to that eg prenatal has 400mcg you can take an additional 400mcg to get your full 800 mcg for the day, but check your prenatal vit if i does indeed have folic acid and the dosage it contains

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Answered by meghanraby - Oct. 24, 2013 2:08am

My baby is now 6 months old and I still take it while im breastfeeding.

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Answered by ashleydshey - Oct. 23, 2013 1:38pm

You should never really stop taking it. At least continue to take folic acid until you are done nursing. It is actually recommended that all women that are in their reproductive years should take at least 400 mcg of folic acid daily. My ob recommends taking 800-1000mcg during pregnancy and nursing.

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Answered by ashleydshey - Oct. 23, 2013 1:37pm

You should never really stop taking it. At least continue to take folic acid until you are done nursing. It is actually recommended that all women that are in their reproductive years should take at least 400 mcg of folic acid daily. My ob recommends taking 800-1000mcg during pregnancy and nursing.

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Answered by Debs1983 - Oct. 23, 2013 12:38pm

I'm from the uk and only need to take it to 12 weeks it's ok to take it after the 12 weeks iv continued with 400 mcg a day x

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Answered by kelliers - Oct. 23, 2013 12:31pm

It doesn't hurt to keep taking it so you might as well. I take 400 a night, maybe reduce it to that?

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Answered by Luckymommyto5 - Oct. 23, 2013 12:16pm

You'll get different answers depending upon where others are from. Where I'm at it's advised you take it throughout pregnancy.

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Answered by vickie_21 - Oct. 23, 2013 11:32am

Midwife told me stop taking it at 12 weeks and then if you want to carry on taking it you have to take a lower dose

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Answered by ToniiMaii - Oct. 23, 2013 10:44am

Where I am doctors recommend until the 12 weeks scan and then you can stop but obviously you will still get folic acid in your diet throughout the rest of your pregnancy :)

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