Patient's question:
I am three and a half months pregnant. According to what is supposed to be done, I should have started taking folic acid from now on. However, I am also a bit deficient in zinc. Some people told me that if I take folic acid while deficient in zinc, it may cause the fetus to stop growing and developing. Does taking folic acid while deficient in zinc lead to fetal growth arrest?Doctor's answer:
Generally, folic acid is taken from three months before pregnancy to three months before early pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects in the fetus. It is recommended that you go to the hospital for a thorough examination to check if you are deficient in zinc and do not blindly supplement with zinc. Try to reduce the use of medication during pregnancy, as the use of medication can easily cause fetal malformations. Medication should be used under the guidance of a specialist doctor to prevent blind and indiscriminate use of medication. A healthy child is the greatest happiness for the whole family.