Been taking folic acid since planning days and still continuing. Now im in 4th month and wondering till when its actually needed. Will confirm with doc also but curious what ur gynac told u.
My pregnancy tracker app showed that the baby's neural tube development is mostly complete by week 12, which is why folic acid is usually stopped then. However, every doctor has a different plan, so do check your prescription before stopping.
Don't buy those big bottles of folic acid in advance because your doctor will likely stop it after the first trimester. Just buy one or two strips as needed. Your prescriptions will change around the 3rd month, so save your money for the next set of tests and scans!
I was super careful with all my supplements because of my diabetes and health tracking. My doctor stopped my plain folic acid around the 13th week and started a multi-vitamin that already had some folate. Definitely ask your gynac first.
In my experience, my gynac had me take folic acid until the end of my first trimester, around 12 weeks. After that, she switched me to iron and calcium supplements. It's best to let your doctor decide when to make the switch.
Don't just stop taking it because someone told u to. Usually, doctors change the medicine around the 3rd month of pregnancy to iron and other vitamins. Just continue taking it until your gynac explicitly tells you to stop.
My doctor explained that folic acid is crucial during the first 12 weeks for the baby's brain and spinal cord development. Once that phase is over, the doctor usually replaces it with iron, calcium, and other multi-vitamins. So check with your doctor on your next visit.
There is no fixed date for everyone, so please only stop it when your gynac tells you to. They know your blood reports and your baby's growth best. Just stick to your doctor's prescription list.
