2007-03-13 23:30:58 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
The first thing you should do is go make an appointment with your obgyn. Make a pre-conception appt. Your doctor will go over everything with you. Yes you should be taking a folic acid supplement and a pre-natal vitamin before you start trying to conceive.
2007-03-14 02:23:53 · answer #1 · answered by charlie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my docs recommend taking folic acid 3 months prior to conceiving and is especially essential during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy to reduce the risk of a neural tube defects such as spina bifida. Folic acid can be found in dark green leafy vege.
2007-03-14 06:48:28 · answer #2 · answered by pink dragon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES! My reproductive endocrinologist says that all women of childbearing age should be taking a daily folic acid supplement of at least 400mcg. Should you become pregnant, having this in your system significantly decreases the risk of birth defects. Most people do not know, but the majority of neural tube defects occurs in the fetus before the woman even knows she is pregnant!
2007-03-14 07:16:21 · answer #3 · answered by Sweetteach 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, i't's o.k. folic acid cannot be taken in any other form - such as foods etc so you can take the folic acid pills and they are o.k to take before to conceive and even during pregnancy.
2007-03-14 06:36:58 · answer #4 · answered by dimsum 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Defianately, i have been trying for a while and am still taking them under advice from he doctor. Its good for you as well as baby when its conceived. Good luck x
2007-03-14 06:42:57 · answer #5 · answered by British*Bird 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep, start taking it - they say its best to take it at least three months before conception - but it really doesnt matter when you start. But you should stop at the end of the first trimester. good luck.
2007-03-14 06:38:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I went and seen my OBGYN Dr. while trying to conceive she put me on prenatal vitamins.. I think you should definitely call him or her and talk to them about all your questions... Its not gonna hurt for sure... Good luck!!!!!!!!!!
2007-03-14 09:56:42 · answer #7 · answered by hrlychc242006 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, the sooner the better! I know people who think that HELPED them get pregnant ( but it's not proven )
The sooner you start getting yourself ready, the better!!!
baby dust! :)
2007-03-14 08:31:40 · answer #8 · answered by Kaja 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey well i am trying to fall pregnant and i went to the docs... i am not yet pregnant and he put me straight on them.. so it is a good idea to take them.. good luck.. baby dust your way.. :o)
2007-03-14 06:37:01 · answer #9 · answered by Felicity P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes that's a great idea!
2007-03-14 06:34:57 · answer #10 · answered by Yummy Mummy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋