Patient's question:
Found to be pregnant. Upon inquiry, I learned that it is generally recommended to take folic acid tablets for 3 months before pregnancy and continue for 3 months after pregnancy. In my case, I didn't take it before pregnancy, so it would be better to start now. Thank you.Past Treatment and Effect:
Previously, I had no concerns.
Desired Help:
How should I take folic acid after being pregnant for over 50 days? This is the best way to ensure it.
Doctor's answer:
During the first three months of pregnancy, it is a critical period for the development of the fetal neural tube. If pregnant women supplement sufficient folic acid, it can significantly reduce neural tube defects, greatly lowering the incidence of anencephaly and congenital spina bifida in fetuses. At the same time, it can reduce the risk of fetal cleft lip or palate by 50%. It can also lower the risk of premature birth and low birth weight infants. Currently, obstetric experts in China recommend that pregnant women start taking 400ug to 800ug of folic acid daily from the first three months of pregnancy and continue taking it until the second to third month of pregnancy.