hey I'm 3months pregnant and my folic acid suppy is out, am i supposed to continue taking it till i give birth or stop now?
**i'm pregnant with twins
2007-04-29 20:50:17 · 7 answers · asked by 1Tourniquet 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Please ask your doctor this question.
But since it's a twin pregnancy, AND a very important nutrient even when you are NOT pregnant, I'd recommend continuing to take it. It certainly won't hurt you. Your body needs it anyway.
2007-04-29 20:58:34 · answer #1 · answered by Jennifer M 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Continue taking the folate throughout the pregnancy. It is more important for the first three months as this reduces the risk of spina bifida and malformed nerves, but it does continue to help all the way through. Especially as the demands on your body are more for carrying twins.
Took folate and iron through all four of my pregnancies.
2007-04-30 03:55:29 · answer #2 · answered by Barb Outhere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was told it is important throughout the pregnancy. I was taking it before I got pregnant so I would have it in my system.
2007-04-30 04:00:35 · answer #3 · answered by One Sexy Chic 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is up to you, you can continue to take it throughout the rest of your pregnancy if you wish but it is the first three months that is the most important.
2007-04-30 03:52:38 · answer #4 · answered by Casey13 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i too am 9mnths pregnant and i still take folic tabs its worth taking so i suggest continue with it
2007-04-30 03:59:23 · answer #5 · answered by aly s 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You only HAVE to take it for the first 12 weeks. I carried on slightly over but my midwife told me to stop so I did!
2007-04-30 03:53:47 · answer #6 · answered by Claire O 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i wouldn't continue it unless your doctor tells you too
2007-04-30 03:55:22 · answer #7 · answered by japixley10385 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋