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Hello i'm 1st month pregnant and i would like to know if its necessary or obligatory to take folic acid? if yes, what's the daily amount required?

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Dr. Elizabeth Wallen answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Very important: Taking Folic acid is one of the most important things you can do to prevent birth defects like spina bifida and anencephaly. It is very important.

Answered 6/26/2014

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