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How much folic acid req in very early pregnancy.is there any type of precaution in fist trimester.

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Dr. Dale Kristle answered

Specializes in Gynecology

0.8-1.0 mg: usual recommended dose is 0.8 to 1.0 mg of folic acid a day, found in most prenatal vitamins

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 7/24/2014

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