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Folic acid taken before pregnancy can prevent severe birth defects including proper formation of the spinal column.
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Can folic acid change the result of a pregnancy test?
No, folic acid is a vitamin, nothing to do with a pregnancy test.
Is there a subtitute for folic acid?
Folic Acid is entirely its own substance, and cannot be substituted for by anything other than itself. Many Obstetricians prescribe supplements which assist in pregnancy, such as Metafolin or Neevo but these are used in conjunction with folic acid supplements. * As a note: As with any medical advice, follow the recommendations of your doctor, this information was provided with the intention of helping to clarify generic questions and is not to be used as professional medical advice.*
Where to get folic acid during pregnancy?
A Multivitamin
Which nutrient are needed during pregnancy?
Iron, calcium and folic acid are especially important during pregnancy.
Why do pregnant women benefit from a folic acid supplement?
Folate or folic acid is a key nutrient to helping to lower the risk for certain birth defects and problems that happen during pregnancy. Most expectant mothers are encouraged to take in foods rich in folate or folic acid before and during pregnancy to help eliminate the risk for birth defects.
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.
What are some vitamin supplements that I will need, when I am going to have a baby?
Doctors recommend women to take prenatal vitamins before, during, and after pregnancy. It is very important to make sure you have enough folic acid so the baby will develop healthy.
Is it OK to take folic acid supplements with milk?
Yes, it is OK to take folic acid supplements with milk. However, if you have a weak stomach or a stomach that gets upset easily, it is best to take any type of supplement with water.
Can folic acid and prenatal vitamins be taken together as a means of trying to get pregnant?
Well these vitamins are excellent to take before pregnancy, but they don't increase your chances of pregnancy. I do not recommend that you stop taking them though. The folic acid and prenatal vitamins (which is just a multi-vitamin containing the right amounts of folic acid) is what will help your developing baby's spine form properly.
Will folic acid help you get pergnant?
No, but you should take it before pregnancy. It is a vital nutrient for proper development of the spine of the fetus.
What research has been done on folic acid?
Studies suggest that long-term use of folic acid supplements may also help prevent lung and colon cancers.
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.
