2007-09-16 12:58:42 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
No, but it greatly reduces the risk of many birth defects, like nueral tube defects, etc. All women of child bearing age should take a folic acid supplement.
2007-09-16 13:02:13 · answer #1 · answered by Mom 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No it will not help you Get Pregnant but it will improve your chances of having a healthy baby.
Also called: Folacin, Folate, Pteroylglutamic acid, Vitamin B9
Folic acid is a B vitamin. It helps the body make healthy new cells. Everyone needs folic acid. For women who may get pregnant, it is really important. When a woman has enough folic acid in her body before and during pregnancy, it can prevent major birth defects of her baby's brain or spine.
Foods with folic acid in them include leafy green vegetables, fruits, dried beans, peas and nuts. Enriched breads, cereals and other grain products also contain folic acid. If you don't get enough folic acid from the foods you eat, you can also take it as a dietary supplement.
Good luck with your pregnancy.
2007-09-16 13:06:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It doesn't improve your chances of getting pregnant, but it reduces the risk of neural tube defects, namely spina bifida, in the fetus so it is a really good idea to start taking folic acid before you conceive.
Also, it is easier to get pregnant if you are healthy, so vitamins are always a good idea.
Good luck!
2007-09-16 13:03:26 · answer #3 · answered by MuffinMom 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It may help. Wether it actually helps you to concieve or not, it does help when you do get pregnant, babies need that extra folic acid. So you'll be doing know harm in trying it.
2007-09-16 13:07:43 · answer #4 · answered by tanner 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. It only helps circumvent neural tube defects. So in case you do no longer choose your toddler to be crippled or retarded (or the two) you should take every day prenatal supplements till now you conceive.
2016-11-14 15:30:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't increase the likely hood of getting pregnant, but it's really important to take it if you're trying. If you follow my source, you'll find some really good info on it!
2007-09-16 14:07:06 · answer #6 · answered by o0oroxyyo0o 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. It just helps hinder neural tube defects. So if you do not want your little one to be crippled or retarded (or each) you must take everyday prenatal nutrition earlier than you conceive.
2016-08-04 16:26:30 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it doesn't, its just a pill to help the child develope better,thats why it is mostly require to take before pregnancy because it is needed for the 1st tremster
2007-09-17 02:17:56 · answer #8 · answered by Mom of 2 w/ PCOS 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Agree with Mom *nod*. Well said.
2007-09-16 13:02:56 · answer #9 · answered by Laura C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i agree with mom also. you said it nicely
2007-09-16 13:03:45 · answer #10 · answered by lbear 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋