excess folic acid during pregnancy is very dangerous????

Moms, I just found out that excess folic acid during pregnancy is very dangerous for the baby. They say it can cause autism???? This is my first time being pregnant and i am really scared of everything that could potentially harm my baby. My doctor prescribed me folic acid vitamins... I’m really scared, it's such a gamble. If I don't take it, I’m afraid of deficiency, and if I take it every day, I’m afraid of excess. But what are the signs of excess folic acid, moms? Does anyone know? I hope we all stay healthy. #seriousquestion

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I read something similar and asked my gynae about continuing folic acid in my second trimester. He said that it's really more for first trimester and I need not continue in second trimester, plus multi-vitamins already have a little bit of folic acid. Follow your gynae's advice and clarify if you're still worried. The studies done on excessive folic acid seem to be small studies and the dosage is way higher than what's usually prescribed to us. take care.

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