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I'm 28yrs old, had one abortion at 5.5 weeks in June. I am planning for pregnancy in late this year or may be Jan 2027. Please suggest when should I start taking folic acid and other medications to conceive and everything goes well. No smoking/drinking. Working out and trying to be on healthy diet on most days. Please suggest ?
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It's great that you're planning ahead. Folic acid is best started a couple of months before you try to conceive, alongside the healthy diet and exercise you're already doing.
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Book a preconception checkup closer to your planned month to review your general health and confirm you're ready.
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Discuss the right folic acid dose and any other supplements with your doctor rather than starting them yourself.
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Start Tab Folic acid 3 months prior pregnancy
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U can take before 1 month of planning
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Ideal time to start folic acid is at least 1 months before conception
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Dr. Parru Singh
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9 yrs exp
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
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32 yrs exp
Bhopal
Start Folic acid supplement 3 months before starting planning for pregnancy.
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
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Jaipur
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