I am a 27 year old pregnant woman. I am taking folic acid supplements. What week is folic acid most important?
Before and in first trimester
The first 15 weeks.
Sincerely,
Dr. Janice Alexander, RN, MD
From before you get pregnant, then all the way through.
Folic acid should be taken at 400mcg daily from before conception to week 12 of pregnancy.
Dr. Trevor Wing
The first 12 weeks.