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Can I just take folic acid right now?

FutureMrsCaesarFutureMrsCaesar member
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I've tried all sorts of prenatal vitamins and they've all made me nauseous ( can't do gummys, I have tmj and gum & gummy things really aggravate it).  Does anyone know if its okay to just take extra folic acid (800 mg) while ttc and start a prenatal if/when I get pregnant?  I eat a well balanced diet am I'm  also on 2000 iu of vitamin D per my endocrinologist.
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Re: Can I just take folic acid right now?

  • kamirault7kamirault7
    That is exactly what I do.  I was taking the prenatal with DHA for the last 6 months or so, but as it takes longer for us to conceive, it just gets too expensive.  I still have them though, so I take 800mg of folic acid through O, and take the prenatals during the 2-week wait.
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  • pettycrockerpettycrocker member

    Yea, I've been taking a regular multivitamin with a separate folic acid + DHA supplement. I just asked the OB today, and she said it's totally fine. 

    Total folic acid between the 2 vitamins is 1000mcg. 



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  • wendy2613wendy2613 member
    From my understanding (I'm not an expert though) the folic acid is what is important for now. Once you get a BFP then I would try to find a prenatal that is less harsh on your belly. I take the target Up & Up brand and it's been good. I take it after dinner or before bed. GL

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  • TeamK07TeamK07 member

    I think that is fine to do.  Like PP said, have you tried taking them before bed? That is when I take mine because fish oil makes for nasty burps, but if I take it before I sleep I don't notice it at all.  Could work with you and prenatals?? 

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