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I am approximately 6 weeks pregnant, how soon can i start taking prenatal vitamin & folic acid?
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Now: You should be on a prenatal vitamin with folic acid.
Answered 8/25/2014
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ASAP: Start your prenatal vitamins with folic acid now. Folic acid supplementation is advised preferably 3 months prior to becoming pregnant, but now is fine . Dr. DeCosimo
Answered 8/25/2014
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Sooner the better: Now is good. It actually is called a prenatal vitamin because it is important your body have the right amount of nutrients and vitamins in store for when you get pregnant. Start one now, better late than never.
Answered 10/4/2016
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