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Latest post on 24 August 2011 - 12:16

Hey ladies.

Quick question.....Hubby and I are thinking of trying to start a family in the not too distant future, but I'd just like to ask, anyone know when you should start taking folic acid?

TIA! :)

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Latest post on 25 August 2011 - 12:35

Before I was pregnant and throughout now I take pregnacare calcium and vit d plus promise nunal vitamins and minerals if that want in stock the doctor gave me pregnacare multiple vitamin .....

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Latest post on 25 August 2011 - 12:29

Thanks natalie. will have a look out for those. :)

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Latest post on 25 August 2011 - 12:24

Invest in a good women's formula multi vitamin. It should have equal amounts of B1, B2 and B6 - 50 mg is good. The Folic Acid (B9) amount should be 400 mcg. Also make sure that the supplement has calcium and magnesium in a 2 to 1 ratio. Some good brands are Eve, BlueBonnet and now.

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Latest post on 25 August 2011 - 11:47

Interesting information on folic acid to know : http://www.naturalnews.com/033273_folate_folic_acid.html thanks for posting this, but now im even more confused! :\: Any good brands anyone can recommend?

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Latest post on 25 August 2011 - 11:33

Interesting information on folic acid to know : http://www.naturalnews.com/033273_folate_folic_acid.html

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Latest post on 25 August 2011 - 11:02

The newish Holland and Barrett health store at MCC has quite a few good deals on vit, etc at the moment. And the guy in the store is pretty knowledgable and very helpful. His name is Haroon, I think.

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Latest post on 25 August 2011 - 10:54

I agree with what you say - but if possible it is good to start on folic acid if you are planning a pregnancy to reduce the risks of spina bifida.

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Latest post on 25 August 2011 - 10:12

BUT, just in case there are any mums-to-be out there getting worried, if you don't happen to have been/ be taking folic acid supplements, this doesn't mean to say that your baby is going to have problems. Hundreds of thousands of women haven't done everything the Drs recommend (because there're a lot of recommendations!) and have perfectly healthy babies.

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Latest post on 25 August 2011 - 10:01

If you are diabetic or epilieptic you should take 5mg daily.

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Latest post on 24 August 2011 - 12:43

Thank you so much for all the replies and info! Think I'll go get me a stash! :D xx

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Latest post on 24 August 2011 - 12:36

There is no danger in taking too much folic acid. This vitamin is not one that accumulates or can cause any adverse effects (for mother or baby) if taken in a high dose. Your body is easily able to get rid of any excess if you have more than you need. The reason that everyone is advised to take a supplement is that even if you eat a balanced diet with fortified cereals and breads it is still difficult to obtain enough folic acid to protect a baby against neural tube defects such as spina bifida. So, it is important to take a regular folic acid supplement containing 400 micrograms daily, and this should be continued until the end of the 12th week of pregnancy.

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Latest post on 24 August 2011 - 12:32

Thanks ladies - see, I knew Ew'ers would know!! :) Are there any side affects? No, it's a completely natural component in food, the problem is, like many nutrients, the processes our food goes through means that we don't get enough in general. You don't *have* to take it before you conceive (quite a few people don't actually plan to get pregnant or know the exact date they'll do so) but it plays a very important part in your baby's neural development, especially in the 1st 12 weeks. It has been linked to avoiding spina bifida which is a horrid thing and often not viable. I started taking the Pregnacare tablets, which contain it, but only when I was 5 or 6 weeks pg, because before then, I didn't know I was... and it was a bit of a surprise!

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Latest post on 24 August 2011 - 12:31

Doh, I just wrote a reply then closed the window. It was something like this; I was told at least 1 month before and best to be 3 months. Esp if your dietary intake of Folic Acid is low. I started taking in Dec-Jan and conceived in June. I agree with AmyAus82 and Kristina_rmnv that it does no harm, so start now. All the best! :)

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Latest post on 24 August 2011 - 12:30

Some people don't start taking it till they are actually pregnant as well.

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Latest post on 24 August 2011 - 12:26

I read that you can start taking it up to two years before TTC, although that seems a bit excessive if you ask me! I think most people start taking it a couple of months before trying if possible.

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Latest post on 24 August 2011 - 12:25

Thanks ladies - see, I knew Ew'ers would know!! :) Are there any side affects?

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Latest post on 24 August 2011 - 12:25

My chemist told me to take it whilst on the pill, Cerazette, so like Kristina said anytime, it won't do you any harm.

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Latest post on 24 August 2011 - 12:25

just start now.. :)

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Latest post on 24 August 2011 - 12:23

i went to see my Dr for advice in Feb, thats when we started to TTC, she advised me to start the same day, still TTC and still taking it, i dont think it harms you :) Good Luck!

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