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Using folic acid during pregnancy
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i am 3 months pregnant and i was advised to take folic acid tablets but due to vomithing sensation i used only 6 tablets, does this effect my baby and is it ok if i start using folic acid tablets from now-on-words. please clarify my doubt
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Dr. Chinmay Pramod Umarji
Gynecologist
14 yrs exp
Pune
They are of maximum benefit 1 month before and the first three months of pregnancy. Hiwever as othe food like vegetables and fruits also contain small amiunts of folic acid thus majority of the babies do well even in the absence of supplements.
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The ill effects of not taking the folic acid although serious affect only a small number of babies and are almost always visible on sonography (ultrasound scan) at 18 weeks. Thus if your scan is normal rest reassured.
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However tell all your friends and family also in your next pregnancy to take folic acid cid for at least 1 month before and the first three months of pregnancy.
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