Patient's question:
After pregnancy, I only started taking folic acid after more than a month. Could this interfere with the fetal nervous system? My partner smokes and drinks beer, but it's just beer. I'm worried that the child's physical and intellectual development will be poor.Doctor's answer:
Based on the situation you mentioned, folic acid is just fine as long as it is digested in a timely manner, especially during the first three months. It is best to start taking it two or three months before conception. However, in your case, as long as you are not smoking frequently or using drugs regularly, it will not interfere with the baby's growth and development. Still, it is recommended that you undergo a detailed health check before the four-and-a-half-month prenatal screening. This way, if the baby has no issues and is healthy, the following is the advice for the question "Started taking folic acid only one and a half months after pregnancy." I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!