Can Prenatal Vitamins Be Taken At 9 Weeks Of Pregnancy Along With Folic Acid?

Posted on Thu, 23 Aug 2018

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Question : Hello Dr. M 9 weeks pregnant and taking folic acid 6 mg for the past 1 month. Pls advise if I can start taking prenatal vitamins now. Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Detail below.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

It is a good idea during pregnancy to take a prenatal vitamin to help cover any nutritional gaps in the mother's diet. Prenatal vitamins contain many vitamins and minerals. Their folic acid, iron, iodine, and calcium are especially important.
You can take- 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid.
400 IU of vitamin D.
200 to 300 milligrams (mg) of calcium.
70 mg of vitamin C.
3 mg of thiamine.
2 mg of riboflavin.
20 mg of niacin.
6 mcg of vitamin B12.
You can take any combination available in the market.

I hope this answers your query. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out. Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (49 minutes later)

Thanks Dr. for swift retort. shall I continue my folic acid 5mg along prenatal vitamin - vitabiotic?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, you can.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Yes, you should continue with folic acid 5mg along prenatal vitamin - vitabiotic.

Hope my answer is helpful. Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana