• Do I need to take folic acid before getting pregnant?

I want to get pregnant. Do I need to take folic acid before getting pregnant?

4 Answers

  • Family Practitioner
  • Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

Yes , it helps to prevent neurological disorders of baby

  • Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist
  • Philadelphia, PA

yes, it helps decrease risk of malformations.

  • Family Practitioner
  • BURGETTSTOWN, PA

It is recommended to be on folic acid while trying to conceive (ideally, 3 months prior).

  • Internist
  • San Antonio, TX

Yes, this helps prevents neural tube defects which can be devastating to the developing child.

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