My gynac started me on folic acid but i forgot to ask the exact amount i should take daily. Im 8 weeks. Just want to make sure im taking the right dose, how much were u all advised?
The standard dose is usually 400 mcg daily, but honestly, many Indian gynacs prescribe a 5 mg tablet (like Folvite) to be safe. Just take whatever your doctor has prescribed and don't skip it. It's the most important pill in your first trimester.
Actually, folic acid is one of the cheapest but most important tablets you will buy during pregnancy, costing just a few rupees. Don't stress about the exact mcg dosage on your own. Just show your reports to the doctor and take the exact tablet they prescribe daily.
Because of my PCOS history, my doctor was very specific about my prenatal vitamins and prescribed a particular dose of active folic acid (methylfolate). Please don't self-medicate or copy someone else's dosage, let your gynecologist decide what's best for your body.
Humare doctor ne toh mujhe ek chhoti peeli goli di thi jo roz khani hoti thi. Folic acid baby ke dimaag ke vikas ke liye bahut zaroori hai. Aap apne doctor se pooch kar aaj hi shuru kar do, isme bilkul deri mat karna.
My saas kept telling me to just eat spinach and beetroot for natural vitamins, which is great, but my gynac clearly said food alone is not enough for folic acid. I had to take the daily tablet prescribed by her. Better to trust the doctor's prescription!
Folic acid is absolutely crucial for the baby's neural tube development in the early weeks. I made sure to take my daily dose prescribed by my doctor right after my morning prenatal walk. Definitely ask your gynac for the correct prescription.
