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Can Folic Acid Facilitate Pregnancy?
Hi Doc, my OB adviced me to take folic acid (folart) in three months before i concieve. Is it helpful for me to get pregnant if i take 5mg of folart everyday? I mean, can i get pregnant because of taking this? And how many folart should i take everyday? Thanks. --Alicia
Thu, 20 Feb 2020
Hi,
It does not facilitate pregnancy. Because of the increased demand during pregnancy folic acid is given along with iron to prevent anemia of the pregnancy. Folic acid is very important for the development of a healthy fetus. It can reduce the chance of neural tube defects such as spina bifida in the new born babies.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
It does not facilitate pregnancy. Because of the increased demand during pregnancy folic acid is given along with iron to prevent anemia of the pregnancy. Folic acid is very important for the development of a healthy fetus. It can reduce the chance of neural tube defects such as spina bifida in the new born babies.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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