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Concern about folate level
My serum folate level is 19.4 in 1st trimester of pregnancy ...I'm worried about this..I'm taking folic acid 5mg od
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Continue to take the same folic acid tablet
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In pregnancy the demand will be high because you also needs and your baby also needs
Pls do continue your folic acid tablets
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U still should take folic acid to prevent any neurodevelopemntal delay in baby
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Dr. Nirav Jetani
Gynecologist
11 yrs exp
Vadodara
Continue taking display supplements for folic acid
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Jaipur
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Dr. Pratibha P S
Gynecologist
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
you should take folic acid
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Dr. Zaheda Aziz
Gynecologist
2 yrs exp
Ernakulam
Even though folate levels in the blood look sufficient, you must continue Folic acid supplementation in pregnancy, as there is increased demand for the baby, especially for the nervous system development.
So, no need to worry. You must continue taking Folic acid 5 mg od.
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