Question 1

im planning of getting pregnant, i take folic acid for six months but i have failed to concieved instead i got an irrigular periods ?

Accepted Answer

Get check up: Folic acid does not help you become pregnant, it is given to prevent birth defect in baby like spins bifida
if you are concerned that your periods are irregular and you are not getting pregnant, get yourself checked by your gynecologist and if everything is ok with you.Get your partner checked including sperm count etc.

Question 2

will taking folic acid enhance me getting pregnant quickly? can i get it over-the-counter

Accepted Answer

No: But you should do it anyway. Prenatal vitamins and folate (folic acid) are very important in having the healthiest pregnancy you can, but they do not in any way affect how soon you conceive.

Question 3

i want to take folic acid because i'm planning on getting pregnant but i want my ph value of my body to be slightly alkaline as well. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Take folate (folic acid): The degree of acidity in Folic Acid supplements is tiny compared to the buffering capacity of the body.  An taking folate (folic acid) is universally recommended during pregnancy for the health of the developing baby..  So please, do not stint on this important supplement.

Question 4

i am currently taking stella active folate.  is active folate the same as folic acid?
do i still need to take folic acid in preparation to getting pregnant or is active folate good enough?

Accepted Answer

Folate:  The stell active folate is a form of folate  (Folic Acid) that is reported to be more bioavailable. It contains 500 mcg of Folate. However 600 mcg  per day is recommended during pregnancy &amp; 400 mcg to 800 mcg per day  in women who may become pregnant.

Question 5

i don't plan on getting pregnant right now, and i am using birth control. do i still need to take folic acid?

Accepted Answer

No: It's important to get Folic Acid in your diet (from leafy green vegetables) for heart health but you don't need to take supplemen.Ts now. Once you are getting ready to try to get pregnant, it is important to start taking folate (folic acid) (800 mcg). Folate (folic acid) deficiency has been shown to increase the possibility of spina bifida, which is an opening in a baby's spine. There is no harm in taking folate (folic acid) any time.

Question 6

suffered anencephaly.planning to conceive in 3 months.is folic acid 5 mg once a day is fine or twice a day?any tests to take before getting pregnant

Accepted Answer

Yes that is fine: 4 to 5 mg of folic acid likely reduces your recurrence risk to that of the general population risk. You must take it daily, as folic acid is eliminated from the system in a day, being a water soluble vitamin.  The dose of folic acid in a prenatal vitamin is 0.6 mg. Just be sure you&#x27;re taking it every day when you possibly might become pregnant..

Question 7

could folic acid increace chances of getting pregnant?

Accepted Answer

No.: It increases the chances your baby will not have neural tube defects.  It's always a smart move to take Folic Acid during reproductive years, because it works.

Question 8

can expired folic acid still help for getting pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Please do not take: Expired folic acid, Folic Acid is not expensive, and u do not take Folic Acid to help you get pregnant, the reason u take it is to help prevent neural tube defects like spinal bifida when you do  get pregnant.

Question 9

should i start taking folic acid or pre natal even before getting pregnant,which one is better?folic or prenatal..do i need to consult the dr first ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes if you have any concerns or other medical issues.  Either folic acid or prenatal vitamin is recommended.

Question 10

drinking folic acid good for getting pregnant?

Accepted Answer

No, but...: Folic acid is a good idea if one is trying to conceive, and also during pregnancy. It helps prevent a developmental abnormality in the spine of the fetus. Taking the routine prenatal vitamins is adequate folic acid supplementation for most women trying to get pregnant or already pregnant. However, folic acid supplements are not "good for getting pregnant", meaning they don't help one get pregnant.

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Im planning of getting pregnant, i take folic acid for six months but i have failed to concieved instead i got an irrigular periods ?

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Will taking folic acid enhance me getting pregnant quickly? can i get it over-the-counter

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I want to take folic acid because i'm planning on getting pregnant but i want my ph value of my body to be slightly alkaline as well. what can i do?

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I am currently taking stella active folate. is active folate the same as folic acid? do i still need to take folic acid in preparation to getting pregnant or is active folate good enough?

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I don't plan on getting pregnant right now, and i am using birth control. do i still need to take folic acid?

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Suffered anencephaly.planning to conceive in 3 months.is folic acid 5 mg once a day is fine or twice a day?any tests to take before getting pregnant

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Could folic acid increace chances of getting pregnant?

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Can expired folic acid still help for getting pregnant?

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Should i start taking folic acid or pre natal even before getting pregnant,which one is better?folic or prenatal..do i need to consult the dr first ?

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Drinking folic acid good for getting pregnant?

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