any other tips or sugguestions welcomed
2006-11-13 04:33:46 · 12 answers · asked by jaymama21 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Idealy, you should have started taking folic acid supplements or prenatal vitamins 3 months to 6 monts prior to getting pregnant.
But by all means, start today!!! Folic acid helps prevent neural tube defects in the baby, such as spina bifida. The earlier, the better. But just start today!
Also, get a copy of "What to Expect When You're Expecting" its a great book that outlines not only what to expect, but what you should eat and other "do's and don'ts".
Good luck!
2006-11-13 05:04:37 · answer #1 · answered by EmLa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ideally, folic acid could be taken 3 months till now you get pregnant to coach your physique for a toddler and till the twelfth week of being pregnant to help the toddler improve oftentimes. in case you detect out you're pregnant, start up taking folic acid in the present day away. sturdy success!
2016-10-17 05:39:56 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you should not wait the folic acid should be taken as soon as you find out you are pregnant. A good method is by taking prenatal vitamins from the time you find out you are pregnant.
2006-11-13 04:45:14 · answer #3 · answered by mytessa77 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Folic acid is most effective during the first 6 weeks so yes start taking it asap. Good luck.
2006-11-13 04:43:31 · answer #4 · answered by Miriam Z 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are not taking prenatal vitamins, then take folic acid! That is actually good to take before you get preggo as well. However, if you have already gone to the doc... and they prescribed the prenantal vitamins, those have all the nutrients you need, so you won't have to take folic acid anymore. goodluck and congrats!
2006-11-13 04:38:28 · answer #5 · answered by m930 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should actually start taking folic acid before you even get pregnant since the neuro tube defects that it helps to prevent often are determined before you would know you were pregnant. Anyway it's always good to take vitamins.
2006-11-13 09:23:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start your prenatal vitamins asap. Also, there is a vitamin supplement called Lipil that is made by the makers of baby formula. You can find it in the vitamin dept. of your local pharmacy. It is for the development of your baby's brain...take that too. Also, drink lots of water and eat lots of healthy foods. Take care of yourself and exercise regularly...walking is great. Get plenty of sleep..as you will discover that lack of sleep will become a big deal! And if you need any other info, you are welcome to e mail me at Sunshine4Jason@yahoo.com
Congratulations on your pregnancy and GOOD LUCK!
2006-11-13 04:50:44 · answer #7 · answered by Sunshine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the folic acid now better safe then sorry.
2006-11-13 04:37:30 · answer #8 · answered by Urchin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't wait. Start taking a pre-natal vitamin straight away! This will help endure your baby gets the best start in life! COngrats!
2006-11-13 04:38:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's a pregnancy club " What To Expect" from this web site. It's like a pregnancy bible. It has all the information and tips about pregnancy. Hope this will help.
http://baby.yourbestproduct.com/
2006-11-13 04:39:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋