Patient's question:
What are the main effects of folic acid tablets prescribed by doctors, and do they primarily prevent brain malformations? I have plans to have a child, but it will be a year before I get pregnant. Can I start taking folic acid tablets now? Can both my husband and I take them? Are the brand of folic acid tablets suitable? Thank you.If I want to have a child and need a physical check-up, what specific tests should I undergo? How can I take care of my body to have a healthy baby? Thank you, doctor.
Doctor's answer:
In the early stages of pregnancy, it is necessary to take folic acid for digestion. Generally, it is recommended to digest 0.4-0.8 milligrams to prevent folic acid deficiency anemia and neural tube defects in the fetus. If you digest multiple different vitamins, such as Alerli and Materna, the dosage is usually 0.8-1 milligram. Therefore, the amount of folic acid taken is essentially never excessive. At the same time, in daily life, consuming fresh vegetables and other foods also contains folic acid. Therefore, it is recommended to take folic acid regularly from pre-pregnancy to the first three months of pregnancy.