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Missed folic acid in pregnancy
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This was my unplanned pregnancy and also many a times i get my periods late. After 2 months i came to know i was pregnant and bit worried as I didn't take folic acid.
Will my baby be normal as generally it's advice to take the folic acid during first trimester.
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Don't worry.
The research regarding the use of Folic acid in pre pregnancy stage is only about 30 years old whereas babies have been born since a few million years.
I am sure even your mother wouldn't have had Folic acid supplements when she was expecting you.
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Start folic acid supplements now
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
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Dr. Ashritha Thadishetty
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