Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Im 3weeks n 5days pregnant...should i start taking folic acid from now? if yes, then how much mg n dose should i consume? what about 1 mg folic acid?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Use 1 mg folic acid: Use 1 mg of folic acid now to avoid neural tube defects in the developing fetus
Answered 1/7/2016
1.8k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Should i start taking folic acid or pre natal even before getting pregnant,which one is better?folic or prenatal..do i need to consult the dr first ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Dr.Can i start having folic acid from this month if trying to pregnant only by next year jan? 400 micrograms?Can you name the gud one avaliable?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
How many mcg of folic acid one should take in early pregnancy?
5 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
A member asked:
What dose of folic acid should I start with, I'm 8 weeks pregnant?
6 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
People also searched for:
Can i still take folic acid 400mcg with the pregna care which is includ folic acid 400 much or that will be over dose? I'm pregnant 12 weeks now
Hi, I am on the depo shot, my next one is on sep.1 but I am not going to take it because I want to get pregnant so my question is If I want start taking folic acid now or I need to wait until my depo shot is due?
She got ectopic pregnant and she took a small dose of chemotherapy, now she prepares for another pregnant does she need folic acid before it happens ?
Are prenatal vitamin and fertility vitamin same? Which one I should take to become pregnant? These vitamins to become pregnant are confusing me. My gyn doctor told me to take folic acid. I have try to become pregnant for a year now. It seem like it never
I am 16 weeks pregnant. My weight before pregnancy was 49 kg and now during pregnancy its the same 49kg . Its not increasing , i am taking folic acid supplements trying to eat healthy diet fruits etc but still no weight gain in 4 months. Reason?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
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.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
