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How much Folic Acid should I be taking?

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 11 December 2012 - 12:00

Very confused mum-to-be (again)

So it's my second pregnancy but first in Dubai and I am terribly confused about many things as I know many are at first!

Firstly the Obs/Gyn that I saw last week put me on 5mg of Folic Acid..way more than what I was on when I was pregnant with my first (in London, the Dr put me on 400mcg).

Everything is normal and I have no history of defects etc..why 5mg??? I questioned this and the Dr replies "oh thats normal dont worry"

Isit normal???

I have started researching which Ob to stick with but I have no clue..any recommendations? Although I'm insured, the consulatations etc are deducted from my maternity fund so I dont want to be left with 0AED when it's time to deliver..

Help please!

Thanks a million..

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 11 December 2012 - 15:15
Thanks alot..I thought it was too much :/ Please inform me if you come across any recommendations on Obs/Gyn as I search on here but it comes up with so many results that sometimes are irrelevant. Thanks again!
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EW MASTER
Latest post on 11 December 2012 - 12:32
Very confused mum-to-be (again) So it's my second pregnancy but first in Dubai and I am terribly confused about many things as I know many are at first! Firstly the Obs/Gyn that I saw last week put me on 5mg of Folic Acid..way more than what I was on when I was pregnant with my first (in London, the Dr put me on 400mcg). Everything is normal and I have no history of defects etc..why 5mg??? I questioned this and the Dr replies "oh thats normal dont worry" Isit normal??? I have started researching which Ob to stick with but I have no clue..any recommendations? Although I'm insured, the consulatations etc are deducted from my maternity fund so I dont want to be left with 0AED when it's time to deliver.. Help please! Thanks a million.. I have added a response for you above As you have had no issues in your previous pregnancy you should not be taking 5mg. Doctors tend to overprescribe here. You should only be taking 400mcgs
 
 

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