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Iron and calcium supplements
Can colic acid should be taken throughout the pregnancy? Which is the trimester to start iron and calcium supplements and how long it should be taken ?
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Iron and calcium to be started at 14 weeks and continued till term. Folic acid is given till 12 weeks . The iron preparation come as iron and folic acid combination
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Folic acid should be taken for first 3-4 months of pregnancy
After that, iron and calcium supplements should be started
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You mean folic acid?
Yes it can be taken all thru pregnancy
Iron and calcium supplements to be started after 12 weeks till delivery
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