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Planning pregnancy so willing to start folic acid tablets so looking for s doctor for the suggestion
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Dr. Prateeksha B S
Obstetrician
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
You can take folvite
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
Obstetrician
14 yrs exp
Jaipur
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Dr. Parru Singh
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Lucknow
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
Gynecologist
42 yrs exp
Bhopal
Folic acid supplement to be started 3 months prior to planning baby .
Consult for prescription please.
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Dr. Ankita Gahlot
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Starting folic acid before you conceive is one of the most useful steps for a healthy pregnancy. It lowers the baby's risk of neural tube defects like spina bifida, and it works best when started a month or more before you start trying.
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Alongside folic acid, get a preconception checkup done, covering your blood count, thyroid, iron levels and rubella immunity, and update any pending vaccinations. Eating well and staying active also help prepare your body.
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Please see your gynaecologist to choose the right strength for you and confirm there's nothing else that needs addressing first.
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