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folic acid

Am 17 weeks pregnant now.How much folic acid is needed now.am taking 5mg

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6y ago
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    Folic acid is actually mainly for the 1st trimester. You can stop it unless advised by your gynae to continue

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      I’ve checked with my gynae, 5mg is more than enough.

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