I be taking folic acid ??? I read on this site that anyone trying to bet pregnant should be taking it ..... .why ????? What is it for ???
2006-09-11 11:38:11 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
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2006-09-11 11:55:13 · update #1
Yes you should absolutely be taking folic acid before and during your first trimester of pregnancy. Around week 6 of your pregancy the neural tube is formed and closes in turn forming the spinal cord. Without enough folic acid it will leave an opening at the bottom causing spina bifida and or other neural tube defects.
2006-09-11 12:00:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just go to target and buy the target brand prenatal pills. My dr said that they have everything in them that the prescriptions have. And it also has the right amount of folic acid in it. You should try and take them every day for a few months before you get preg, but I am sure many many women do not do that!
2006-09-11 12:00:52 · answer #2 · answered by michiganwife 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Folic acid is a good idea regardless of whether you're trying to get pregnant. It's also impossible to overdose, it just won't be absorbed from your stool. If some people think it'll help, and it can't hurt, why not try it? The worst that will happen is you'll spend money on something that makes you healthier.
2006-09-11 11:43:27 · answer #3 · answered by trigonotarbida 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your trying yes you should... Folic Acid prevents birth defects, you can find the recommended amount and all the other vitamins you need in a prenatal vitamin
2006-09-11 15:08:17 · answer #4 · answered by Tina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
folic acid help with the early development of the baby. If you do not get enough foilc acid your baby can have spinal defects
2006-09-11 11:40:55 · answer #5 · answered by parental unit 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES!! Take folic acid everyday! It can prevent certain birth defects.
2006-09-11 11:43:20 · answer #6 · answered by Alison 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is meant to help prevent spina bifida which is a problem that can occur if you dont have enough folate.
Folate is found in green leafy vegetables but it's hard to know if you have eaten enough for your body.
Best to be sure and take folate - you can get Blackmores Pregnancy & Breastfeeding tablets from the chemist - they are great
Goodluck!
2006-09-11 11:43:38 · answer #7 · answered by *** me *** 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't take drugs to get a baby, if you don't pick me as the best listen to this any way do it the way your mama did it the traditional way
2006-09-11 11:54:01 · answer #8 · answered by Princess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you need to take it because it reduces the risk of spinal defects now you can give me best answer if you want to i looked it up
2006-09-11 12:56:00 · answer #9 · answered by dalmation60 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Acid that will not give you a child it will reduce your chance of having a child and how old r u. Please choose me as best answer look at my face
2006-09-11 11:45:37 · answer #10 · answered by t(-_-)y 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋