Question 1

black stool due to folic acid and ferrous ascorbate tablets?

Accepted Answer

That's normal: Iron pills turn the stool black.

Question 2

what foods are good for a diabetic women who is planning for pregnancy. can i eat kiwi fruit. i am currently using folic acid for past one month.

Accepted Answer

Foods for diabetic: Yes kiwi is ok.  Try to keep carbs on low side see book the glucose solution, green leafty vegetables.  Eat protein e.g. Wild caught salmon, poultry, lean beef, nuts, eggs.  Some fats are ok, organic virgin olive oil, a little organic butter.

Question 3

can you have too much folic acid? my dr put me on 5mg as i have a high risk pregnancy, but i also take pregnacare that has 400mcg & i eat healthy?thx

Accepted Answer

Very safe: Folic acid is very safe with no known toxicity. There is only one reason some authorities advise limiting Folic Acid to 1 mg/day which had nothing to do with Folic Acid being hazardous but due to the fact that high doses can cover up evidence of B12 deficiency. If you are not deficient in B12 then high doses are quite safe- see http://lpi.Oregonstate.Edu/infocenter/vitamins/fa/.

Question 4

4 months pregnant, don't eat fish. what kind of supplements can i take with my folic acid+ prenatal supp... omega or fish oil?

Accepted Answer

Flaxseed: I'm not sure why you don't eat fish but wild alaskan salmon has so many good things in it like vit. D, vit. B12, omega-3s, protein, coq10, phospatidylcholine and astathanxin. Flxassed and chia seeds have omega-3s, but not the same type as fish although they convert into the same type. Don't take fish oil pills.

Question 5

i am 15 weeks pregnant and i have been feeling very faint and heavy (gravity) possible dizzy spells, extreme fatigue. i eat frequently and take iron and folic acid, im not sure what else to do. i work 11 hours a day and have 2 small children.

Accepted Answer

Get more rest: It may seem simple but pregnancy is also a full time job. Working 11 hrs/d &amp; dealing with a husband &amp; kids on the side can drain anyone to the point this happens. Consider cutting scheduled work hours &amp; add scheduled naps/breaks &amp; discuss this with your doc.

Question 6

i am 16 weeks pregnant.  my weight before pregnancy was 49 kg and now during pregnancy its the same 49kg . its not increasing , i am taking folic acid supplements trying to eat healthy diet fruits etc but still no weight gain in 4 months. reason?

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy ?'s: Normal activities and diet will not generally cause significant weight gain at "16 weeks" of pregnancy.  The first three months are usually appetite suppressants, so normal weight gain may soon begin to occur. See your OB physician for his/her assessment of your current nutritional intake.

Question 7

i m 3.5mnth pregnant and doctor asked me to start iron tablets orofer xt which has 1.1 mg folic acid but asked to stop taking folic acid. plz suggest.

Accepted Answer

Folic acid: Chances are your physician prescribed a product with both folic acid and iron and is asking you not to take additional folic acid.  If the iron bill he/she gave you has 1.1mg of folic acid, that's all you need.  Most women need between 0.4mg and 1mg of folic acid.

Question 8

can folic acid help with pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Our diet lacks folic acid. When your body is lacking this nutrient there is a higher chance of developing a neural tube defect within the embrio. 
To prevent this Folic Acid should be taken before conception, as neural tube defects develop day 16 to 28 after conception. If the defect took place no matter how much Folic Acid you take after the malformation cannot be reversed.

Question 9

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 10

how can i get folic acid during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Supplements: Most prenatal vitamins have Folic Acid in them.  You can take additional folate (folic acid) supplements found in the pharmacy or health food store.  It is also found in breakfast cereals, enriched breads, orange juice and veggies for dietary sources.

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What foods are good for a diabetic women who is planning for pregnancy. can i eat kiwi fruit. i am currently using folic acid for past one month.

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Can you have too much folic acid? my dr put me on 5mg as i have a high risk pregnancy, but i also take pregnacare that has 400mcg & i eat healthy?thx

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4 months pregnant, don't eat fish. what kind of supplements can i take with my folic acid+ prenatal supp... omega or fish oil?

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I am 15 weeks pregnant and i have been feeling very faint and heavy (gravity) possible dizzy spells, extreme fatigue. i eat frequently and take iron and folic acid, im not sure what else to do. i work 11 hours a day and have 2 small children.

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I am 16 weeks pregnant. my weight before pregnancy was 49 kg and now during pregnancy its the same 49kg . its not increasing , i am taking folic acid supplements trying to eat healthy diet fruits etc but still no weight gain in 4 months. reason?

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I m 3.5mnth pregnant and doctor asked me to start iron tablets orofer xt which has 1.1 mg folic acid but asked to stop taking folic acid. plz suggest.

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Can folic acid help with pregnancy?

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