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 had similar concerns too so I took Blackmore’s pregnancy and breastfeeding multivitamins which has 500mcg of folic acid. Polyclinic prescribed 5mg folic acid but my gynae at NUH was happy with Blackmore’s and approved me to continue taking it until giving birth so I didn’t take the 5mg folic acid at all. Baby came out healthy, but think it’s better to consult your doctor on this.

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Oh I took Calcium + D3 from Blackmores at the same time too, my doctor okayed it!