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I forgot to take Folic Acid for 1 month!

mjpiccinimjpiccini member
in July 2015 Moms
hi! I just realized I bought a two pack of prenatal vitamins. One of them contained just DHA and EPA. The other bottle was multivitamins containing the iron and folic acid and such. I didn't know this however I thought they were both the same thing which was multivitamins with DHA. Anyway I took the DHA only pills for a whole month without taking any of the vitamins. I now realized that I was supposed to take one of each from each bottle. Sorry I know it sounds confusing. I am just really worried now that I missed out on a whole months of folic acid and other vitamins. I only took the DHA and epa. Anyone else ever been in this type of situation or just not taken folic acid or vitamins throught there pregnancy?? I'm really worried. I'll be 18 weeks on Monday . Thanks in advance for any replies.
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Re: I forgot to take Folic Acid for 1 month!

  • sschwegesschwege member
    Something similar happened to my cousin, she had these prenatal vitamins from Whole Foods that she was taking once a day.  Come to find out a month or perhaps more later, that she was supposed to be taking six a day!  Needless to say she was worried but her baby is 20 months old and perfect. 

    Vitamins are just meant to make up for what may be lacking in your diet.  Folic Acid is found in other foods such as spinach, it's fortified in some Orange Juices, etc.  More than likely your baby is getting everything it needs!  Try not to worry!
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  • laurawaller7laurawaller7 member
    I didn't take folic acid because I didn't know I was pregnant until to late, the midwife told me not to worry, it's a recommendation not something that you have to take. I've had scans and been told everything looks fine, don't stress to much
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  • mjpiccinimjpiccini member
    Mrsbeachcat I don't appreciate your comment.
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  • laurawaller7laurawaller7 member
    mjpiccini said:

    Mrsbeachcat I don't appreciate your comment.

    Btw you have to put an @ before the name to actually tag someone
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  • amystanburyamystanbury member
    I thought you could stop taking folic acid after 12w? this is what my midwife told me. Obviously I had all my bloods and everything is perfect and she said that I didn't have to carry on taking the folic acid after the first trimester. I'm now 16w and haven't taken any folic acid since 12.. Is this a problem?! Should I still be taking the tablets?

    Thank you ladies.

    A xo
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  • laurawaller7laurawaller7 member
    amystanbury said:

    I thought you could stop taking folic acid after 12w? this is what my midwife told me. Obviously I had all my bloods and everything is perfect and she said that I didn't have to carry on taking the folic acid after the first trimester. I'm now 16w and haven't taken any folic acid since 12.. Is this a problem?! Should I still be taking the tablets?

    Thank you ladies.

    A xo

    No this is the reason I took no folic acid as I found out later. And my midwife said that it was to late to start taking it...
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  • mrsbeachcatmrsbeachcat member
    @mjpiccini‌ dgaf.
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  • amystanburyamystanbury member
    @laurawaller7‌ thank you! I had a sudden gush of panic when the lady who created the post said she was 18w and hasn't been taking it, as I didn't believe it to be an issue after 12 :) hopefully this helps you as well @mjpiccini‌

    Thank you!

    A xo
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  • qtjo5qtjo5 member
    I was taking additional folic acid w my prenatal and my dr said it wasn't necessary because prenatals contain everything needed.
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  • kelckingskelckings member
    Also there is folic acid in all breads and bread products so you probably got quite a bit in your diet! :)
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  • mjpiccinimjpiccini member
    Lol thank you and thank you for your response. It's my first pregnancy and I felt horrible. I have been taking it previously I just got confused with the bottle. My luck lol. Thank you again! @kelckings‌
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  • mjpiccinimjpiccini member
    edited February 2015
    There is no need for you to be on here. You'r negativity is not welcomed. @mrsbeachcat‌
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  • mjpiccinimjpiccini member
    @laurawaller7‌ thank you! I've been taking folic acid since I was 6 weeks pregnant. I just misread the bottle lol. So of course this is my first pregnancy and I freaked out ! Lol thank you for the positive feedback. I feel better !
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  • mrsbeachcatmrsbeachcat member
    Not negative at all. Sarcastic. I'm sorry that your serial killer baby is going to grow up with such a buzzkill for a mom.
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  • mjpiccinimjpiccini member
    Would you like it if someone wished or said that about your child? @mrsbeachcat‌
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  • mjpiccinimjpiccini member
    edited February 2015
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  • dmh1687dmh1687 member
    mrsbeachcat said:
    Why are you spending time on this website instead of taking your folic acid? You're killing your baby!

    Um, I am so confused by your comments. I can't imagine what must be wrong with you for you to be acting like such a miserable shrew.
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  • CkorinesCkorines member
    I was so sick with my daughter, I couldn't keep any vitamins down for a while. Try not to worry.
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  • biaromoybiaromoy member
    Our bodies were made to do this so I wouldn't panic if you missed some folic acid. On the bright side, you missed out on a month of constipation hahahaha
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  • mjpiccinimjpiccini member
    Haha thank you so much! Yes that is so true !!! @biaromoy‌
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  • mjpiccinimjpiccini member
    @Ckorines‌ oh man ! Thank you so much I feel a lot better ☺️
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  • inLOVEalready715inLOVEalready715 member
    Don't stress, it's an honest mistake. Folic acid is most important to take while TTC and the first trimester. Talk to your OB or midwife about whether you should start taking it again. My OB wants me on it the entire pregnancy and has me on a mega dose of b vitamins that includes folate in addition to my prenatals.
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