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Pregnancy prenatal vitamins
Hi doctor,
I found out that I am pregnant and I am not in a position to consult a doc for atleast couple of weeks.
Can I start taking folic acid supplements .
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Dr. Nidhi Sharma
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
23 yrs exp
Chennai
Take Capsule Fol123 once a day for three months after breakfast with a glass of water
Mothers Horlicks two spoons with milk two times a day
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
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22 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Yes
But any
Once a day till 12 weeks
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Dr. Vidushi Sawhney
Gynecologist
16 yrs exp
Gurgaon
U cn start tab folic acid definitely.
Take good food
No outside food .
Small frequent meals , plenty of fluids
Avoid gatherings
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