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Recommended dose of folic acid supplemen

2025-01-18 15:32:46
What is the recommended dose of folic acid supplements before planning of pregnancy. And how long my wife need to take this. Other than this what else vitamin supplements are required
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She can take 5 mg Folic acid. She can take 1 month prior to planning pregnancy.
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One tablet daily To be taken at least 3 months before conception till 12 completed weeks Besides this nothing else is required

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