Someone told me to start folic acid while trying to conceive but I thought it was only for after pregnancy. Does it actually help in conceiving too? Bit confused, pls clear it up.
My mummy and MIL were always saying about folic acid even before I got pregnant. My doctor also told me to take it. They say it's very important for the baby's early development, like the brain and spine. It's a key supplement for a healthy start, beta.
Oh god, I used to overthink about missing even one dose of folic acid! It's actually super important, not really for conceiving *per se*, but it's crucial for the baby's early development to prevent neural tube defects. So take it without fail, it gives the baby the best start.
From my experience with PCOS, every little bit helps when you're trying to conceive. While folic acid itself doesn't directly *help* you conceive, it's absolutely vital for preventing serious birth defects in the baby's brain and spine, which develop very early on. So it's something doctors usually recommend starting even *before* conception.
Oh, so this is why my gynac told me to start it even before planning! I'm already taking it. I know it's for 'neural tube defects,' but what exactly *is* the neural tube, and why is it so critical in the very beginning? Just curious to understand better.
I felt so overwhelmed with all the advice when I was trying to conceive. But everyone, especially my doctor, was very clear about folic acid. It's for preventing very serious birth defects related to the baby's brain and spine. It gave me a sense of doing something good for my baby even before they arrived.
Ugh, the morning sickness was so bad for me that sometimes I even forgot my vitamins! But my doctor was very strict about folic acid. He said it's super crucial for the baby's neural tube development in the very first weeks. So even if you feel awful, try not to miss it.
Honestly, I just took whatever my doctor prescribed before and during pregnancy, and folic acid was one of the main ones. She explained it was for the baby's healthy growth from the start, especially for the brain. I didn't question it too much, just trusted her.
Conceive? Haha, I can barely remember what I ate for breakfast today! But yeah, my gynac stressed on folic acid. Something about baby's brain and spinal cord, developing super early. So, yes, definitely take it. Any little help for the baby, right?
