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I Am pregnant. Doctor not gave medicine
I am 6week pregnant now.
But I was not prescribed any nutritional supplements such as folic acid or multivitamins tablets.
Will there be any concern if I don't take these supplements?
I am a vegetarian and generally have basic food only.
I am in Japan now.
I heard from other people that here generally doctor never prescribes any medicine.
I need help please suggest what should I do.
I was called to hospital after 7th weeks for few blood tests and see baby's heart in ultrasound.
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You may get prenatal vitamins over-the-counter hopefully if not prescribed.
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look for multivitamins containing at least 400mcg of folic acid
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if you have any special risk factors you may need a higher dose of folic acid
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Once the pregnancy is confirm you can start taking atleast folic acid.It protects the baby from neural tube defects.It should be taken till 12th week.
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