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Pregnant and taking folic acid

2018-01-19 21:37:29
I’m 8 weeks pregnant, my bmi is 31.2 and my midwife has put me on a prescription of 5mg of folic acid a day. I was already taking folic acid tablets with added vitamins...can I take both so I’m getting the other added vitamins or not?
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No better continue with vit and folic acid and consult your gynaecologist

Answered2018-01-20 13:50:56

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