Question 1

can we take folvite-active tablet instead of folvite tablet in first 12 week pregnancy.? is both tablets contains are same.?

Accepted Answer

: If the ingredients listed are the same then there is no difference, but normally the "active" would have three vitamins and the other only one. Your best choice is to start a regular prenatal vitamin and get started with prenatal care.

Question 2

my wife is week 4 pregancy and doctor prescribed miprogen and folvite (folic acid). so these are helpful for our baby?

Accepted Answer

Normal : Folvite is simply folic acid. All pregnant women are given this. Miprogen is a form of Progesterone supplementation. Many doctors prescribe this for a variety fo reasons. It is a common treatment. If you do not know why you were given this then please ask your doctor for clarification.

Question 3

whats folic acid and why do i need it in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Folic acid: Folic acid is found in many foods and is a part of the b-complex group of vitamins. Deficiency can cause several problems but the severe ones occur with pregnancy and can cause birth defects in the developing fetus.  Mothers who take adequate Folic Acid and other supplements while they are pregnant have babies that have a much lower rate of certain birth defects.

Question 4

is 1, 600mcg of folic acid too much during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

No, however...: I know of no evidence that this dose would be harmful. The recommended intake for women planning/during pregnancy is 600 mcg. Authorities have set an "upper tolerable limit" of 1000 mcg but this isn't because higher levels are proven dangerous but because it could mask B12 deficiency. However, 30% of people have trouble converting Folic Acid to the active form 5-mthf, so taking that form is optimal.

Question 5

2mg folic acid safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

You decide.: Rda (recommended daily allowance) for Folic Acid during pregnancy is at present 600 
micrograms (mcg). However, an old U.S. Public service guideline gives a range of 400 mcg to 4, 000 mcg (4 mg).
According to the old guideline
2 mg Folic Acid are safe during gestation. This information will
assist your decision-making in this respect.

Question 6

what does folic acid do during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Fewer birth defects: Folic acid has been shown to lower the risk of neural tube defects like spina bifida in babies. Since the nervous system develops early on, it's important to take Folic Acid as early as possible in your pregnancy. Ideally, women who want to or could get pregnant should take Folic Acid before they conceive.

Question 7

does folic acid increase pregnancy chances?

Accepted Answer

I dont know: that it increases chances, but should help maturing embryo/fetus  once there is a conception.

Question 8

what is the role of folic acid during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Prevent defects: Folic acid is a b vitamin.  It helps prevent babies from getting neural tube defects (like spina bifida).  Ideally it should be started before you start trying to get pregnant because the baby's spinal cord forms before you even miss a period.

Folic acid also helps in the production of red blood cells.

Question 9

how much of folic acid should be taken during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The current recommendation is to take 0.4 mg (400 micrograms) daily if no history of neural tube defects. In women with a history of having a baby with a neural tube defect or who had a defect themselves, the recommendation is 4 mg (4000 micrograms).

Question 10

what is a food folic acid medication for earlt pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Prenatal vitamins: Prenatal vitamins have the suggested amount of Folic Acid to prevent neural tube defects seen in patients who don't get enough Folic Acid during pregnancy. It also has other vitamins and minerals needed for pregnancy as well. Ask your OB doc for the one they recommend.

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Can we take folvite-active tablet instead of folvite tablet in first 12 week pregnancy.? is both tablets contains are same.?

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My wife is week 4 pregancy and doctor prescribed miprogen and folvite (folic acid). so these are helpful for our baby?

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Whats folic acid and why do i need it in pregnancy?

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Is 1, 600mcg of folic acid too much during pregnancy?

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2mg folic acid safe during pregnancy?

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What does folic acid do during pregnancy?

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Does folic acid increase pregnancy chances?

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