Is this ok to take?

I have had 5 M/C and 3 L/B... I recall the doctor telling me to remember to take the folic acid. Well I am TTC now and figured I better start now. I found it at the stor in 400 and 1000 mg then I saw the prenatal pills and there is 800 of FA in it so I bought them. I am going to start taking them instead. They have alot of what we need when PG and I am TTC do you think it will be ok.

[luv_babies]

Prenatals are great! I took them the entire time I was ttc. If you need more than what's in them, your dr will give you prescritopn ones. Good Luck and Baby Dust!

[low22]

Are you sure the measurement isn't micrograms (mcg)??  800 mg is way too much!!!  800 mcg is a very good amount .  My prenantals that are prescription have 1 mg.

[momof3rugratz]

OOPS forgot the c sorry....mcg not mg :)

[Adevotee]

most dr's will recommend taking prenatals while ttc.

Take Care

[Adevotee]

I read that it is recommended for any woman of child-bearing age to take folic acid, even if they are on birth control. There are instances, though rare, that women get pregnant while on birth control.

Take Care

[AnnieBrooke]

I took the prenatals which had the folic acid in them, and also took folic acid.  If there has been a problem with previous babies that calls for excess folic acid (I think spina bifida) they actually have you take up to 4,000 mcgs/day before getting pregnant, but since I had not had that problem, my doc said just to take 1,000 mcgs/day.  The excess if any leaves your body b/c folic acid is a water-soluble vitamin.

[momof3rugratz]

I took the FA before so I figured it would not hurt now. :)

[Morgan277]

my dr. gave me premesis for extra folic acid.  call your dr. for a prescription for a good prenatal rather than the stores.  the prenatals give you all you will need.