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Extra folic acid needed for twins??

ewinebarewinebar
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Hi Ladies - after a year and a half of trying, my husband and I finally were able to conceive. When we went to the doctor last week, we were very excited to learn we were having twins. I was so excited I didn't think to ask the doctor if I needed more folic acid or dha since I am carrying twins. I plan on calling today after work, but was just curious if you ladies had any input?! Thanks!
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    jadeks1031jadeks1031
    The specialist advised that I take an extra 1mg daily.
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    ewinebarewinebar
    So you were taking 2mg a day total?? Thanks so much for the input! :) I will definitely be calling my r.e. today!
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    emilyec1emilyec1 member
    Congratulations! :) I took a regular prenatal and then my dr. put me on a FABB tab--extra folic acid and B vitamins. I think it was an extra "1" of something but can't remember the measurement. ha!
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    radiant05radiant05 member
    I'm on extra folic acid, no other increased supplements.
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    Dixon813Dixon813 member

    Congratulations! 

    I'm pregnant with triplets and my MFM told me I need atleast 1 mg of folic acid (so, that meant taking an extra vitamin...I'm sure the extra calcium doesn't hurt either!)

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    Twinmommy5Twinmommy5
    Congrats on expecting twins!! I am also taking an extra 1 mg of folic acid per day.
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    myheromyworld89myheromyworld89 member
    My doctor prescribed me 4mg of Folic acid a day. She also prescribed me prenatals instead of over the counter.
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    raraavis28raraavis28 member
    Congratulations!! Twins are awesome! :) During my twin pregnancy I took an extra folic acid and iron combo supplement and a DHA pill (but that was only because there wasn't DHA in the prenatals I was prescribed). Good luck and wishing you a happy and healthy pregnancy!
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    Cleo421Cleo421 member
    Congrats on the twins! So exciting!

    My OBGYN recommended 2mgs per day. Since my prenatal (w/ DHA) has 800mcgs in it already, I just bought another bottle of folic acid 400mcg tabs, and take 3 per night along with my prenatal to get the 2mgs.
     
    Side note: It's frustrating that you, like me, had to think to ask! Shouldn't they just tell us this stuff?  
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    ewinebarewinebar
    Thanks for the congratulations!! We are very very excited! :-) I'm totally with you on it being frustrated.. I did call and the nurse I spoke to told me that as LNG as I am taking 1 mg which is prescription strength, then that's fine. I go to my first appointment with my regular ob next Friday.. I just worry because so many people are saying they are taking more... :-/
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