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Folic acid in pregnancy
Should we continue folic acid 5mg throughout the pregnancy? I am taking Iron suppliments and that also has 1.5mg folic acid. Is that fine to continue both?
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Yes. You should take Folic acid supplements throughout pregnancy.
Folic acid (Vit B10) is required for production of Haemoglobin. It is also required for proper development of the Nervous System of the baby.
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No harm in continuing
Most iron preparations already have folvite but if taken separately will not harm
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Pls connect for online consultation and advice
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Dr. Manasa Lokanadham
Infertility Specialist
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Connect plz
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Dr. Pratibha P S
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10 yrs exp
Bangalore
upto 12 weeks
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Dr. Athmika Nagarajan
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
7 yrs exp
Madurai
folic acid is sufficient until 12 weeks
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
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Chandigarh
Folic acid is given till 12 weeks after that most of the iron supplements that you are taking also contain folic acids
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