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Is it OK to take fersolate and folic acid tablet in the first trimester?
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What is the dosage for fersolate and folic acid during pregnancy?
Minimum of 400 mcg daily, though most prenatal vitamins have more, 800 mcg or even a gram.
What is a vitamin that helps reduce Spina Bifida in children?
As far as I remember,folic acid is the most important one. It is recommended to be taken in the first trimester of pregnancy. I remember that it is especially important in preventing defects such as down syndrome. I also remember my physician mentioning nuchal translucency every time she asked me if I'm taking folic acid.
Is Spina Bifida attributed to a lack of vitamin a?
No, one of the known causes is a lack of folic acid, not vitamin A, in the diet of the mother before pregnancy and in the first trimester of pregnancy.
What are the prenatal pills used for?
Its an iron nd folic acid tablet used to increase haemoglonin
Is taking folic acid helpful in getting pregnant your doctor gave you a folic acid tablet of 1000mcg Is it safe to take that?
It is safe to take. I helps prevent neural tube disorders in babies.
How much folic acid for how long prevents neural tube defects in babies?
There is no guarantee that folic acid supplementation will prevent neural tube defects, though it has been proven to reduce the risk. In a woman who has no family history of neural tube defects, it is suggested that she take 0.4 mg of folic acid each day, while a woman with a family history is asked to take 4 mg of folic acid each day (10 times the amount). Ideally the women would begin taking folic acid at least 3 months before conception, and continue it through at least the end of the first trimester.
Can you drink too much water when taking a folic acid tablet?
It is possible to drink too much water. However, taking folic acid concomitantly with an excess of water shouldn't make much of a difference. Drinking various amounts of water would not have much of an impact on folic acid's effectiveness or toxicity either.
12 wks pregnant diagnosed with Spina Bifida 10 years ago what risk do you have?
If the mother was not taking folic acid supplements at least 3 months prior to conception and continued taking them through the first trimester of her pregnancy, then her chances of having a child with spina bifida is approximately 3%. If she had been taking at least 4 mg of folic acid per day, her risk is reduced to 1%.
What is one strategy that may reduce the risk of Spina Bifida?
Folic acid supplementation beginning at least 3 months before conception and continued through at least the first trimester of fetal development has been shown to reduce the incidence of spina bifida by almost 75%.
When did doctors start advising women to take folic acid in pregnancy?
One can start taking folic acid supliments as soon as you start planning for getting pregnant. It's advisable to take the recommended dose of folic acid for about a month before you try and get pregnant; it would ensure you of a healthy baby. Once you conceive, it's recommended that you continue having the folic acid supplement during entire first trimester. Folic acid is a vitamin supplement which is also known as Vitamin-M or folacin. It is a water-soluble form of Vitamin-B9 and is useful in cell metabolism. It helps an expectant mother to curb the chances of delivering a bay having any neural-tube defects [example - spina bifida]. For more details regarding natural source of folic acids and and why it is a must have during pregnancy, you can refer the related link.
Is there a medication to prevent or cure Spina Bifida?
At this time there is no cure for Spina Bifida. There are surgeries to treat some of the medical issues involved with the defects; doctors can shunt the excess fluid from the brain and cover the defect in the spine to prevent infection and further injury to the exposed spinal cord and nerves. Research shows a daily dose of 4mg of folic acid (Vitamin B9) taken by women at risk, starting one to three months before conception and continued through the first trimester reduces the risk of having a baby with the defect up to 75%. Continued use of folic acid during pregnancy may reduce the severity of the defects when they do occur. Folic acid .4mg taken one month prior to conception and through out the first trimester reduces the risk of having a baby with Spina Bifida to about 1% in women with no known risks.
What should pregnant woman do to avoid prenatal risk?
Pre-natal risk is almost impossible to completely avoid during the first trimester. During this time, the fetus starts to develop all of the major organs. However, you can reduce the risk of your little one developing a medical condition by taking at least 400 mcg of Folic Acid daily. Prenatal vitamins can be started, but with me, they just increased the frequency of morning sickness. Folic Acid accompanied with water and a healthy diet will lower your risk, unless genetics are involved with the medical condition. After the first trimester, your doctor should be able to tell you how the baby has formed, and the miscarriage rate after 13 weeks drops to below 3%. Good luck!
