Folic acid etc - more when overweight?

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I'm just thinking about TTC at this stage, and on my list of things to do is lose weight. If however I fall pregnant while still hugely fat, should I take extra folic acid? And should I start taking it in advance of TTC? And does the same apply with vitamin D?

Advice online is conflicting so I'm grateful to hear of.anyones experience. TIA.

I think it depends on your bmi but yes potentially. You need to get it prescribed, so may be worth visiting your GP?

Hi. I was taking the folic acid you get in the shops 400mcg, when I got pregnant at the booking appointment the midwife prescribed me the 5mg tablets as my BMI is over 30. I'm trying to conceive again no so I'm back on the 5mg ones. I'd just go and get a prescription for your GP while your trying x