Patient's question:
Doctor, I saw an answer (on this website) that says pregnant women should not take folic acid tablets and should instead take folic acid supplements (Sulian). Is that correct? The doctor at the hospital prescribed Tianjin Feiyang Pharmaceutical's folic acid tablets for me. Can I still take them? Also, I was prescribed prednisone. Can I take it? Thank you.There's one more thing: I only started taking folic acid after finding out I was pregnant. Can I know if the baby is developing normally now?
Doctor's answer:
Folic acid is an important substance for preventing neural tube defects in fetuses. If pregnant women lack folic acid in their bodies, it may lead to the possibility of neural tube defects in the fetus. Generally, folic acid can be supplemented three months before pregnancy and continued throughout the entire pregnancy. It is recommended to undergo an ultrasound examination to determine the development of the child. During the period from one month before pregnancy to three months after pregnancy, taking 0.4 milligrams of folic acid supplements daily can prevent most neural tube defects in the fetus.