Folic acid
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Topic: Folic acid
Posted By: Steph132473
Subject: Folic acid
Date Posted: 30 November 2013 at 5:35pm
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I am almost 9 weeks pregnant and am taking the recommended dose of 0.8mg of folic acid and also the iodine. But a friend recommended taking an iron supplement to as I am sooooo exhausted and weak and can barely go have a shower. My question is can I take an iron supplement which also has 300 mcg of folic acid in it along with my normal folic acid. |
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Posted By: JaniceN
Date Posted: 02 December 2013 at 3:36pm
| Hi when I was very low in iron I started taking molasses a table spoon a day if you need extra iron your midwife will give you a script which I had at one stage and it took over from taking the folic acid tabs. |
Posted By: Babycakes1
Date Posted: 02 December 2013 at 6:44pm
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It should be ok, when I was in my first trimester I was concerned about my diet and lack of folic acid and my GP prescribed me the high dose 5MG!! tablets of folic acid just to be on the safe side. I only took them in the first trimester thou. I'm now on iron supplements in my third trimester as my iron was really low, it's messing with my guts big time! Yuck. |
Posted By: Kalimirella
Date Posted: 20 December 2013 at 9:08pm
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Yes, folic acid just comes out as urine if you're having too much, your body doesn't hold on to it which is why you need a daily dose or a good diet that includes plenty of it :) ------------- Kiara is 3 and Teagan is 2, now we're expecting our long awaited 3rd! http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: DeenaMathew149513
Date Posted: 11 August 2014 at 9:32pm
| It is recommended daily intake of folic acid for all women of childbearing age is at least 400 micrograms or 0.4 milligrams. I think before you take this nee to consult with your doctor regarding this |