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Dont think that i ever got the suggested amt of choline in my diet and am 8w2d pregnant. doctor never mentioned supplements. is my baby at risk of ntd?

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Folic acid: Folic acid its needed 2 or 3 months before actually getting pregnant. If you were deficient at the time of conception you might be at risk depending on family hx and personal hx. See your ob.

Answered 6/25/2014

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