We are planning to start trying in a couple of months and i want to begin folic acid beforehand. Just not sure about the right amount to take daily. Anyone who started before conceiving, how much did u take?
My gynac put me on folic acid a good few months before we started trying. She said the standard is 400 mcg daily for most women but some need a higher dose depending on history. So please get your exact dose from your doctor, dont self decide.
I literally just started mine after booking a pre-conception visit. The doctor told me the dose based on my reports. Honestly relieved I asked instead of buying random ones off the shelf.
Start it before you conceive, thats the whole point of pre-pregnancy folic acid. I took the one my doctor prescribed daily and continued into the first trimester. Just dont guess the amount yourself, let the gynac fix it.
With PCOS my doctor was particular about my folic acid before conceiving, and my dose was decided by her, not a generic one. Everyones history is different so I wouldnt go by what worked for someone else. Best to confirm with your own gynac.
The general recommendation you read is 400 mcg daily started before pregnancy, but the right number really depends on you. A quick pre-conception consult sorts it out properly. I would always go with the doctor over a guess.
