My doctor gave me folic acid but I keep seeing different strengths online and getting confused. I dont want to take extra by mistake. What did your prescription say in early pregnancy?
I was told i might need a slightly higher dose because of my history, so honestly it varies person to person. Please get ur dose from the doctor rather than a fixed number online.
My doctor put me on 400 to 800 mcg daily, and ideally u start it even before conceiving and through the first trimester. It helps prevent neural tube defects. But the exact dose depends on ur history, so go by what ur gynac prescribes.
Usually it is recommended from preconception through early pregnancy. The standard is around 400mcg but some cases need more. Easiest is to ask ur doctor and just follow the prescription, no guessing.
Both times my doctor gave me a folic acid tablet daily, started even before i conceived the second time. Dont decide the dose yourself, some women need higher amounts. Let the doctor set it.
