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Can v drink folic acid to get pregnant?
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Folic Acid: Folic acid does not help one get pregnant. It is there to make sure your nutrition is as ideal as it can be if you get pregnant.
Answered 6/25/2014
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No: Folic acid, AKA folate (folic acid) (vit B9), is recommended for all women wanting to get pregnant -- 0.4mg (400mcg) daily, which is important for preventing birth defects like spina bifida. Women w/ a hx these disorders should take 10x that amt daily -- 4mg (4000mcg) through the 3rd month of pregnancy. It won't affect fertility, chances of conception/twins, or periods. Can help with anemia.
Answered 5/31/2015
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I am trying to get pregnant. Can I take 5 mg of folic acid tablets daily? I cannot find a lower dosage at the pharmacy. Thanks.
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