A 22-year-old female asked:
My prenatal vitamins have 800mcg & my folic acid vitamins are 1mg . is that enough or too much during pregnancy ? curios .
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Nikolaos Zachariasanswered
Maternal-Fetal Medicine 28 years experience
Enough not too much.: All reproductive age women should be taking 1-5 mg Folic Acid daily to prevent autism, preterm birth, fetal heart/brain anomalies.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Jun 25, 2014
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
24/7 visits - just $44!
50% off with $19/month membership
Disclaimer:
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.