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Hi. i would like to know. i'm pregnant and doctor gave me folic acid pills. wont those pills hurt my baby? i googled and it says they good for the babies growth and development but can't trust google with everything.

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Google is correct: Folic acid supplement pills provide an essential cofactor for your baby's growth and development.

Answered 5/4/2018

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A member asked:

Hi. i would like to know. i'm pregnant and doctor gave me folic acid pills. wont those pills hurt my baby? i googled and it says they good for the babies growth and development but can't trust google with everything.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

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