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When should I start taking folic acid. Future Pregnancy

  • 25-11-2016 8:17pm
    #1
    Eimee90
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 301 ✭✭


    Hi guys, I'm going through a fitness change at the moment, trying to lose weight and be healthy in general again.

    More than likely myself and my partner will try for a baby in the next 3 years. It's a ridiculous question Im sure, but Im 26, should I be taking folic acid now or later.


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  • #2
    Arbie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 882 ✭✭✭Arbie


    elsa21 wrote: »
    Hi guys, I'm going through a fitness change at the moment, trying to lose weight and be healthy in general again.

    More than likely myself and my partner will try for a baby in the next 3 years. It's a ridiculous question Im sure, but Im 26, should I be taking folic acid now or later.

    Recommendation is to start folate at least 3 months prior to conception. Many people take it regularly just in case.


  • #3
    Eimee90
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 301 ✭✭Eimee90


    Arbie wrote: »
    Recommendation is to start folate at least 3 months prior to conception. Many people take it regularly just in case.

    Is it safe for me to take it now?


  • #4
    Wesser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,813 ✭✭✭Wesser


    Now. Why not? It's like.... 9 euro for a 3 month supply. Why wouldn't you. No side effects. Spina bifida very serious or else lethal.


  • #5
    Eimee90
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 301 ✭✭Eimee90


    Wesser wrote: »
    Now. Why not? It's like.... 9 euro for a 3 month supply. Why wouldn't you. No side effects. Spina bifida very serious or else lethal.

    Thank you. Really appreciate it


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