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Folic Acid and Calcium

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Everyone tells me I should start taking the two. So, I just went food shopping and bought them, but I am pretty nervous to just pop anything. Should I just use them as directed OR wait until my first Dr appt. on Monday?
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Re: Folic Acid and Calcium

  • MrsBattyMrsBatty
    Are you already taking a multi??
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  • californiaclairecaliforniaclaire
    Take them. They're recommended for women of childbearing age. Folic acid reduces the instances of some birth defects & the calcium basically protects you from osteoporosis later in life because baby will pretty much zap the calcium right from your bones to get what he/she needs.
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  • hisprincess06hisprincess06
    I know folic acid is definately reccomended...calcium I guess if you don't think you're getting enough?
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  • Happiest NewlywedsHappiest Newlyweds

    imageMrsBatty:
    Are you already taking a multi?

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    just a Flinstone with Iron?

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  • MrsBattyMrsBatty
    If you aren't already taking a multi take the folic acid asap, it's so important.
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  • MrsBattyMrsBatty
    imageHappiest Newlyweds:

    imageMrsBatty:
    Are you already taking a multi?

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    just a Flinstone with Iron?

    how much folic acid does it have? ?you need at minimum 400 mcg?

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  • Happiest NewlywedsHappiest Newlyweds
    Thanks girls. Hopping right on it!
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  • jec2006jec2006

    I take the One A Day Women's vitamin and a calcium each day as a supplement.  They are both really easy to tolerate.

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  • GASuzukiGASuzuki member

    imagecaliforniaclaire:
    Take them. They're recommended for women of childbearing age. Folic acid reduces the instances of some birth defects & the calcium basically protects you from osteoporosis later in life because baby will pretty much zap the calcium right from your bones to get what he/she needs.

    Ditto! :)


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  • amyfeliceamyfelice
    as stated Folic acid is a MUST to prevent neural tube defects (spina bifida) and 1800 mg /day of calcium are recommended during pregnancy, few people get that much from their diet. Have you looked at a pregnancy book?
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  • Happiest NewlywedsHappiest Newlyweds

    imageamyfelice:
    as stated Folic acid is a MUST to prevent neural tube defects (spina bifida) and 1800 mg /day of calcium are recommended during pregnancy, few people get that much from their diet. Have you looked at a pregnancy book?

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    I have yes. But I didn't know if I should take anything before going to the DR's.?

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  • MidwestTexanMidwestTexan member
    I would definitely start taking the folic acid...I took 800 mcg daily for a few months prior to TTC and then switched to prenatal vitamins after my BFP.
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  • DebbieMcDebbieMc

     Never wait to see a doctor. Some people don't see their doctor until 8 or 9 weeks. You can buy an otc prenatal vitamin.

     

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    I have yes. But I didn't know if I should take anything before going to the DR's. 

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