My doctor prescribed folic acid when I found out I was pregnant, and I've been taking it regularly. I'm now in my second trimester, and I'm wondering how long I need to continue taking it throughout my pregnancy.
Haan, folic acid toh shuru se chalegi, kam se kam 3rd month tak toh compulsory hoti hai. Uske baad doc iron aur calcium shuru kar dete hain na. Doctor se pooch kar hi band karna.
At my parents' house, my mother used to remind me daily to take it after breakfast. My doctor kept me on folic acid for the first three months before switching to other vitamins. It's very important for the baby's growth.
It is totally normal to feel anxious about these medicines and how long to take them. Typically, doctors suggest it till 12 weeks of pregnancy. Just talk to your gynac openly about your doubts, it will make you feel much better.
I am also trying to conceive right now and my doctor gave me folic acid tablets already. She said it is safe to take even before pregnancy to help the baby.
I got so scared when I missed my folic acid dose for three days in my second month! But my gynac reassured me that it's totally fine and safe. Usually they make you take it till 12 weeks, so don't worry.
My doc told me to stop folic acid and start calcium now that I am in my second trimester. Did anyone else also feel a bit worried about stopping it? I always feel like I might miss some important vitamin.
