Folic acid 5mg
I was prescribed 5mg of folic acid when I first found out I was pregnant - I’m now 12 weeks, should I stop taking it now? I’ve read online it’s only for 12 weeks but wasn’t sure if that’s the same with the higher dosage.
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check with your midwife. she will more than likely advise to finish the course that you have been prescribed.
Check with your midwife, I didn't get mine prescribed until week 10, but by week 18, my midwife said I could stop x
You usually just need it for the first trimester, unless you have an underlying medical condition which you would continue with the same dosage. I would check with your midwife if you need to continue.
I took it throughout my entire pregnancy 🤷🏼♀️
Thanks everyone - midwife advised yesterday to stop as the benefits are for pre 12 weeks x
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I was prescribed 5mg of folic acid too when I was pregnant and I was advised to stop taking it at 12 weeks. There would be no harm in taking a lower dosage throughout pregnancy such as the ones that can buy in store. You could always ring up your midwife to double check x