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2019-05-13 13:59:19
Pls advise whether folic acid is essential during initial 3 months of pregnancy.My wife is pregnant & she is under treatment of a doctor but doctor has not recommended any such medicine till now. Pls guide
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Folic acid is essential when you start planning for a baby. Your wife must start folic acid supplementation immediately as gives protection from neural tube defect.

Answered2019-05-16 06:35:41

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Hello User As per my view about your query.. There is not essential if doctor not recommended then do not worry about it. Regards, Dr. Nikul Patel lifecareayurveda Ayurveda Consultant Ahmedabad, India whatsapp - 98250 40844

Answered2019-05-15 06:23:12

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Hi dear the doctor will start in second trimester In first trimester it might aggravate the vomiting tendency which is generally present in first three months

Answered2019-05-14 07:10:13

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Yes please take 5 mg daily till pregnancy is over

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Yes it's needed to take
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along with it homeopathic supplements will help her chat with me in private window thankyou

Answered2019-05-13 17:04:45

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Yes it is favourable during first 3 months

Answered2019-05-13 15:51:57

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definitely ita totally necessary for wife .
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give it your wife regularly
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kindly follow your gynaecologist

Answered2019-05-13 15:49:37

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Yes it is important If not suggest I could suggest one Ayurvedic medicine similar to folic acid that will be complete nutrition supplement
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consult online if needed

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Yes it is recommended

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Dear   don't worry But it's not possible that gynacologist  wont  prescribe . Once again fallow with your treating doctor,  ask your query . It's must folic acid 

Answered2019-05-13 14:30:28

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Yes

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Yes for spinal cord formation

Answered2019-05-17 05:31:00

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Yes it is very essential for growth of foetus .

Answered2019-05-15 04:35:46

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Hi Yes it is good  to  take  it It will reduce  any  birth defects  in your child You can start it of your own And  just  inform your doc that you are taking Good luck
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Answered2019-05-13 15:24:42

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Dear Sir, first of all, wish your wife a healthy pregnancy. Supplements are required by mother and growing foetus, if at all there is some deficiency in body. During delv body might face blood loss. Generally females are anaemic and during pregnancy baby draws all nutrients from mother. Excessive iron or folic may also cause constipation.

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Yes its recommended

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