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Folic acid tablet
Hello doctor i was taking folic acid from last one year but stopped taking it two month before today i found myself pregnant does it effect my pregnancy or previous doses will help for the healthy child.
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Previous doses may not be very helpful. Started taking folic acid tabs in appropriate dose from as early as possible
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If you have taken folic acid for long time you may not be deficient
Only folic acid deficiency can cause developmental error in foetus
Relax , take it regularly now
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Don’t worry, folic acid is usually prescribed during pregnancy anyway.
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It won't affect need to worry
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Dr. Dyuti Navadia
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
5 yrs exp
Pune
It's ok, start taking it again
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Dr. Subhashis Saha
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Kolkata
Consult a gynecologist and start taking it
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