We are planning from next month and my friend said start folic acid pehle se. I havent gone to gynac yet so not sure which one to take. Any suggestions on what u all took before conceiving?
When I registered at my hospital, the coordinator herself gave me a checklist of pre-pregnancy vitamins. Please ask your hospital's obstetric team directly, they will prescribe the exact brand. It is much better than picking over-the-counter ones.
Take a deep breath, dear, planning is such a beautiful phase. Folic acid is super safe and most doctors prescribe it three months before trying. Just visit your doc once and get the prescription, everything will go smoothly.
Along with whatever tablet your gynac gives you, try to eat green leafy veggies too. I had gestational diabetes so I had to be very careful with my diet and supplements. Make sure you get your blood tests done first to see what your body needs.
Definitely ask your doctor about this. Since I had thyroid issues, my doctor ran some full blood panels before prescribing my supplements. Regular follow-ups are so important right from the planning stage itself.
I remember taking these tiny tablets before my pregnancy, and honestly, they lay the foundation for a healthy baby. Post my C-section, I realized how important pre-pregnancy health actually is. Definitely ask your doctor for the right brand.
Oh, I remember being so anxious about which brand to choose! I kept searching online and got so confused, but my husband told me to just trust the gynac. Please don't stress like I did, just ask your doctor and they will give you the safest one.
Medically speaking, folic acid is highly recommended to prevent neural tube defects. But please don't buy random OTC ones. Just have a quick chat with your doctor, they will easily suggest a standard 5mg or whatever dose fits you.
Honestly, just book an appointment with your gynac and get a prescription. Self-medicating even with vitamins is not ideal when you're planning. My doctor put me on a combined prenatal supplement right away.
Same here, I am also planning currently! I was reading up on this and apparently we need to start it at least a month or two before trying. Let me know if your doc recommends a specific one, I also need to book an appointment soon.
Actually, we just started planning recently and I was so shy to ask anyone. My doctor told me to start taking folic acid daily. She said it is very important even before conceiving. Maybe u can consult your gynac once too?
Yay, exciting times ahead! 🌸 Folic acid is like a tiny superpower for the baby. I just took whatever my gynac prescribed daily with breakfast. Wishing you all the best for your journey! 🥰
Hello dear! Folic acid is usually the first thing any doctor advises when you tell them you are trying to conceive. It helps prevent birth defects, so it's quite crucial. Just drop by your gynac's clinic for a quick prescription, it's a very standard tablet.
Look, don't overcomplicate this. Just go to your doctor and ask for folic acid. Any standard brand works, but let the professional decide the dosage for your body. I took it for both my kids and it's a must.
