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Ive been out of contraceptives for a year, i would like to know if i should be taking folic acid in help to conceive?i am a 25 years and a mother of 1
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Yes!: Folic acid is recommended for women contemplating pregnancy. The recommended dose for neural tube defect prevention in pregnancy is 400 micrograms, or 0.4 mg/milligrams daily. All women thinking of pregnancy should be taking this as part of their prenatal vitamin package. Good wishes:)
Answered 4/23/2015
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