I found out the other day that i'm pregnant,according to my dates i'm about 5 weeks,should i start folic acid straight away?If my last period was 25th Nov,then i'm 5 weeks right?
2007-12-28 21:27:40 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Spooky! I have just found out i'm 5 weeks pregnant, my last period was 25th November too! I have started taking folic acid today. Recommendations are to take it 3 months prior to pregnancy and for 1st 12 weeks of pregnancy. I am going to take it for next 7 weeks - everything helps! Good luck & congrats xx
2007-12-29 00:04:35 · answer #1 · answered by emmy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congrats on being pregnant. I guess you'll be welcoming a beautiful baby boy or girl on the 1st of August 2008.
Ideally, Folic Acid supplements should be taken prior to conception, but if not, then certainly in the first trimester. 400mcg per day is the recommended dosage according to the link below.
When I had my first son 19 years ago, I craved Brussel Sprouts and ate them by the bowl full for breakfast, lunch and dinner for 3 months straight. I can't bear to look at them now! I only found out recently that brussel sprouts are loaded with a natural source of folic acid.
2007-12-28 22:03:30 · answer #2 · answered by Miss Sally Anne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes if your last period as 25th november then you will be exactly 5weeks tommorrow. also yes start taking folic acid straight away, it helps to prevent your child from having a neural tube defect (spinabifida etc). you can actually take it when you are trying to become pregnant so there is no time that is too early to start taking it. start now and keep taking it until you are past the 3 month mark.
2007-12-29 07:06:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you are 5 weeks tomorrow and you should hop down to the chemist asap for some folic acid tablets or a general pregnancy multivitamin that includes folate.
They are all available over the counter, you don't need to see a doctor first.
2007-12-28 21:57:08 · answer #4 · answered by Cindy; mum to 3 monkeys! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's good to take it now and up to 13 weeks, but do check your dosage carefully.
Aside from making sure you get a healthy, balanced diet without processed food, sugar or trans fats, you should talk to your doctor about the best way to support your baby nutritionally. Some supplements are safe at the right dosage or in the right combination, but less so when you take too much or combine the wrong things.
Have a wonderful pregnancy and a beautiful healthy child.
2007-12-28 21:37:44 · answer #5 · answered by Helen M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was taking folic acid while i was trying to get pregnant. Ive now got a heathly little baby growing inside me and the 21 wk scan i had shown all its littles bones/spine is fine.
2007-12-28 21:43:52 · answer #6 · answered by DooDooBar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should definetly begin taking em' along with vitamin pills, it helps your body break down the folic acid, see a doctor asap, early prenatals is better for you and your baby.
Negatives for not taking the pills......If your diet doesn't include the essential iron and vitamins, you wouldn't be replacing the nutrients that your baby is taking from you.
2007-12-28 21:41:09 · answer #7 · answered by I Dream *~BaBy~* 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should take folic acid before you fall pregnant (obviously its a bit hard if you didnt plan it) but its a good idea to start now!
congratulations by the way!
2007-12-28 21:32:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should be taken this now, if you're unemployed, your doctor can prescribe you folic acid tablets. Good luck and congratulations!
2007-12-28 21:51:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes,ideally you should start taking folic acid when you start trying to concieve but if its not planned then as soon as you find out until 12wks pregnant,congrats!
2007-12-28 21:34:28 · answer #10 · answered by lisa k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋