• What week is folic acid most important?

I am a 27 year old pregnant woman. I am taking folic acid supplements. What week is folic acid most important?

5 Answers

  • OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
  • Lindsay, Ontario

Before and in first trimester

  • OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
  • Richland Center, WI

The first 15 weeks.

Sincerely,

Dr. Janice Alexander, RN, MD

  • OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
  • LaGrange, Georgia

From before you get pregnant, then all the way through.

  • OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
  • Halethorpe, MD

Folic acid should be taken at 400mcg daily from before conception to week 12 of pregnancy.

Dr. Trevor Wing

  • OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
  • Houston, TX

The first 12 weeks.

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