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2017-11-08 08:48:53
When should a woman take folic acid tablets? Is it necessary? How to conclude if it is necessary? What quantity should be taken?
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one should start tanking folic aciid tablets when you are planning pregnancy minimum 3 months before conceiving   . Its necessary  as it prevents nueral tube defects (spinal cord defects) 1 tablet  5 mg  once a dsy

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