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Folsafe for pregnancy
What is the difference between folsafe, folsafe L and folsafe D
I am 27 wks pregnant my doctor suggested folsafe but not getting in medical shop, which one can be taken
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You should ask for Folic acid. Don't ask for L or D.
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Its not usually needed at this stage of pregnancy except for specially indicated
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please consult Dr Sushila Gupta senior Gynaecologist on practo for further management and treatment
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Don’t stress regarding folic acid at 27 weeks unless it’s prescribed due to some specific indication
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At 27 weeks u do not need extra folic acid supplements as most iron supplements hv added folic acid
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Connect please
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Dr. Kumari Anukriti
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12 yrs exp
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Folic acid is not required at 27 weeks
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