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When to take Folic Acid
When we should start taking folic acid? Once we get pregnant then we should start? Or while trying to conceive it self we should start taking? Could you please suggest?
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If planning pregnancy then start taking , it prevents any kind of neural tube defect in baby ,,,,
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Three months prior to pregnancy.
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You should start taking Folic acid when you decide that you should plan a pregnancy.
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Dr. Manasa Lokanadham
Infertility Specialist
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
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Dr. Shruti Dahiya
Gynecologist
3 yrs exp
Delhi
You should start before you try to conceive
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Dr. Hemali Bharat Karia
Obstetrics & Gynecology
6 yrs exp
Rajkot
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Dr. Pratibha P S
Gynecologist
8 yrs exp
Bangalore
start before conception
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