Folic acid

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Is it really important to start taking it prior to ttc?

I think I am being a bit dim but don't really understand whether one is meant to start taking it prior to ttc,when ttc or upon finding out one is pregnant.

this was taken from the NHS website

The Department of Health recommends that women should take a daily supplement of 400 micrograms of folic acid while they are trying to conceive, and should continue taking this dose for the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, when the baby's spine is developing. However, it is safe to continue taking folic acid supplements after 12 weeks.

Folic acid (also known as vitamin B9) is very important for the development of a healthy foetus, as it can significantly reduce the risk of neural tube defects (NTDs), such as spina bifida.

hope this helps

Thank you!

Have you started trying?

Glad you asked i was wondering too x

Not yet, will be next month

Just for info I got a leaflet from Asda and they give it free from their pharmacies. Its not expensive anyway but free is always better!

I think its advised to start 3 months before trying to conceive

www.fpa.org.uk/planning-pregnancy/folic-acid