Question 1

what are the best prenatal over-the-counter that has 1 mg of folic acid?

Accepted Answer

Look at ingredients: Avoid artificial colors. The best one is one that agrees with you, it is best to start a prenatal before getting pregnant.

Question 2

what will happen if you take a prenatal pill and take geritol tonic and a folic acid pill?

Accepted Answer

Vitamins: You certainly don't need anything more that what's in the prenatal, but if you took all three by accident, there is no harm done.

Question 3

i read that hubby can take folate as well when ttc. does this help sperm +devel? is too much folic acid bad? we both take 1mg. plus prenatal for me.

Accepted Answer

Not hurting: Any vitamin supplement has very little impact on sperm and male fertility.  It will not cause any harm though.

Question 4

when i took the bc out my arm she put me on the prenatal tablets and folic acid what do that suppose to do?

Accepted Answer

Prenatal vitamins!: I presume you are asking about when your doctor removed your contraceptive hormonal implant. Usually this occurs because a woman is considering pregnancy.  It is very important for a woman to take folic acid supplements before she gets pregnant in order to prevent a birth defect of the spinal cord in the baby (neural tube defects). Prenatal vitamins are a good idea in this situation as well.

Question 5

is 800 mcg of folic acid too high of an amount in a prenatal vitamin?

Accepted Answer

: It is probably fine. We tell women they should have 600 to 800 mg avoid acid per day during pregnancy. There is probably no benefit to getting more than 1000 mg per day. Side effects are unusual, however. Good luck.

Question 6

so how long after taking a folic acid and a prenatal can i become pregnant?

Accepted Answer

a waste of time: Neither of these supplements increase the chance of pregnancy.

Question 7

do i need to keep taken prenatal tablets and folic acid since i trying to become pregnant ?

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Pregnant: If you are trying to get pregnant it is advisable that you take your prenatals and folic acid for your benefit and the fetus'

Question 8

i need help getting pergant i been try for a year i tack prenatal folic acid and vitamin what else can i do????

Accepted Answer

Fertility: If you have been trying for a year, it is time to get evaluated. Start by having your partner evaluated with a sperm count and semen analysis. If this is normal, then you need to get in for evaluation. Good luck and stay on your vitamin and folate (folic acid).

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

folic acid and pre-natal vitamins does one need to take folic acid in addition to pre-natal vitamins, or should pre-natal vitamins suffice since it already includes folic acid?

Accepted Answer

You : You should be taking a prenatal vitamin with at least 800 mcg (micrograms) of Folic Acid if you are planning to conceive. This prevents many cases of spina bifida and other neural tube defects, which are serious birth defects. They may also reduce the chance of cleft lip or palate. The minimum amount recommended for women trying to conceive is 400 mcg. In pregnancy it is recommended that you get at least 600 mcg a day (the recommended dietary allowance).

Over the counter (otc) prenatals containing 800 mcg of Folic Acid should be fine. Only about 30% of women who might get pregnant are taking Folic Acid supplements. Folate is the 'natural' form of folic acid, found in the diet, but is not as useful as a supplement compared with folic acid, which is more available for your body to use.

Prescription prenatals contain 1000 mcg or 1 milligram (mg) of folic acid, a slightly higher dose. They may be covered by your insurance, if not they can be more expensive. While i think that an otc prenatal is fine, and much better than taking nothing, as a fertility md i prescribe prenatals for my patients. There is no scientific evidence to support otc or prescription. Some prescription prenatals contain stool softeners to reduce constipation from the iron content, or 'gentler versions' of the iron. If you have side effects with prenatals (feeling sick, bowel problems) try different brands or talk to your ob/gyn.

Four situations where you should take more Folic Acid in addition to (not instead of) a prenatal vitamin:

1. You had a previous pregnancy or child with a neural tube defect or cleft lip or palate (4 milligrams or 5 milligrams total Folic Acid a day)

2. You are taking anti-seizure medications (anti-epileptics) such as lamotrigine, even if not for a seizure disorder (4 milligrams or 5 milligrams total Folic Acid a day). Review all these meds with your prescribing md if you are planning to conceive.

3. Previous pregnancy with pre-eclampsia - take at least 1 milligram of Folic Acid a day, 4-5 milligrams is ok too.

4. (controversial) two or more miscarriages, especially if you have a known mthfr mutation or high homocysteine levels. Mthfr mutations are very common and are only weakly associated with miscarriage risk.

Best wishes getting pregnant.

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I read that hubby can take folate as well when ttc. does this help sperm +devel? is too much folic acid bad? we both take 1mg. plus prenatal for me.

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When i took the bc out my arm she put me on the prenatal tablets and folic acid what do that suppose to do?

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Is 800 mcg of folic acid too high of an amount in a prenatal vitamin?

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So how long after taking a folic acid and a prenatal can i become pregnant?

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Do i need to keep taken prenatal tablets and folic acid since i trying to become pregnant ?

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I need help getting pergant i been try for a year i tack prenatal folic acid and vitamin what else can i do????

A member asked:

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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Folic acid and pre-natal vitamins does one need to take folic acid in addition to pre-natal vitamins, or should pre-natal vitamins suffice since it already includes folic acid?

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