Folic acid, anyone still taking it?

[weelamb123]

Just that really.....im 17 weeks and still taking folic acid. Purely just because ive still got tablets left. Not sure if I should buy anymore if I run out? Xx

[SnowwyJane]

I'm not really sure to be honest,
But I take the pregnacare tablets which has all the recommended folic acid in and I took them all through my last pregnancy.

[Fattycow]

I am and I'm 19+5.

[NickyEds]

I am but in our area you get enough multi vitamin and folic acid for free to last your pregnancy. I think it's only really needed in the first three months but I think you can but some for about £1 in Home Bargains.

[AllAboutThatBump]

34+ 2 and taking Pregnacare Max which I think has folic acid in it. I don't think you need to take folic acid after the first 12 weeks - the guidelines all seem to say that it is most important before conception and in the first trimester - but I figured a pregnancy multivitamin couldn't hurt.

[HopefulSmile14]

My doctor says it's best for baby if you carry on taking them throughout pregnancy

[CakeInMyFace]

Echo what hopeful said. Midwife told me today guidance has changed and to take folic acid all through as well as vit d, vit c and calcium. So a pregnancy vitamin basically.

[KatySparkles]

I'm 20 weeks and still taking it. Had planned to continue throughout.

[Tranquilitybaby]

Yes it taking it through to birth, but folate rather than folic acid as its more natural.