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I am 5 weeks pregnant and yet to see my doctor. i want to start with multivitamins and folic acid, what should be daily dosage?

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Over the counter: Any over the counter multivitamin pill will do for now. Do see a doctor and then follow her/his advice. Wish you good health and a healthy baby!

Answered 7/21/2019

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