folic acid

[taleiha]

when do i need to take folic acid untill? i started taking it when i found out i was pregant at 6weeks, im not 16weeks, do i need to keep taking it?

[Clysta]

I was nauseated and vomiting until the day I delivered. Some women are sick till the end, but most will feel better during the 2nd trimester. Are you taking a prenatal in addition to the folic acid? It won't do too much missing 5 pills, but you need to take them everyday until your doctor says otherwise. Good luck with your pregnancy.

[danielle_23_1981]

Hi everyone. I Am now 12 weeks pregnant and my doctor told me to take 5mg folic acid daily. But I missed 5 consecutive days intake  of folic acid  Does missed pills for 5 days affect my baby? I feel too much exhaustion during my 1st trimester and glad that too much vomiting has stopped. I feel quite depressed and can't fully relaxed.Especially when i feel excessive nausea. I get very irritable. This sick feeling happens everyday and I wonder if most women who are pregnant feel like this.  I would appreciate your opinion.

[LosingMyMindInGA]

You need to continue to take a prenatal vitamin containing folic acid until you deliver the baby.  

[gigi599]

if your taking prenatals, wich you should, you dont have to because the prenatals have the amount of folic acid you already need.

[nickieb85]

No, folic acid is very important for the development of the baby and is included in most prenatal pills but it definitely doesn't hurt to keep taking it for the sake and well being of your baby =) Congrats on the pregnancy!