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What is the amount of folic acid needed per day during pregnancy? is this amount the same for all women or it depends on some conditions?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Folic Acid: If there is a family hx of neural tube defects than higher folic acid levels may be recommended. Most women should get 600 mcg each day when pregnant.

Answered 6/27/2014

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