We are planning to start trying in a couple of months and i want to prepare my body properly before. I keep hearing about folic acid and stuff but not sure what all is needed beforehand. What did you ladies take during your planning phase?
I'm in the planning phase too and looked this up. Folic acid is the big one everyone mentions for before conceiving. I'd say get a quick blood test done first so you know what your body actually needs, that's what I did.
Realistically the one to not skip is folic acid, start it early. I just kept it next to my morning chai so I wouldnt forget with my busy mornings. Get the rest decided in one doctor visit so you're not running around.
With my PCOS my doctor was particular about folic acid and vitamin D before trying, and she checked thyroid too. I wont say take this take that, because everyone's levels differ. Best to let your doctor decide your combo honestly.
My gynac put me on folic acid about 3 months before we started trying, she said it really matters for the baby's neural development in those early weeks. She also checked my vitamin D and B12 with a blood test and added those since mine were low. Better to get tested than randomly take everything.
Folic acid yaar, that's the main one to start before pregnancy actually. My doc started it like 2-3 months pehle. Rest she added after a blood test, so dont just buy a fancy multivitamin on your own.
