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Conception

When's the best time to get pregnant? Use our interactive ovulation calculator to work out when you're most fertile and most likely to conceive.

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Folic acid 5mg

6 replies

Myheartisbeating · 09/02/2016 13:25

First time poster but long time lurker here.

DH and I had a chat and we've decided to stop contraception and see what happens, probably from March/April time. After having a mild freak out (which is crazy, because I am as broody as anything), I've realised I should get my butt in gear and sort out folic acid.

I have a family history of spina bifida, and the NHS website recommends 5mg folic acid instead of the usual 400ug. I can't seem to find 5mg tablets anywhere, anyone know where I can buy them?

Thanks

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Nectarines · 09/02/2016 13:32

I took 5mg folic acid due to high risk pregnancies and had them prescribed by doctor

SweetAdeline · 09/02/2016 13:34

I've also had them prescribed.

drasticfantastic · 09/02/2016 13:38

Yep, echoing the others, I had 5mg prescribed for me (due to high BMI).

YouAndMeAreGoingToFallOut · 09/02/2016 13:41

Yup you have to get them prescribed, nowhere sells them. I asked for some due to high BMI as I'd read on the NHS website that this was wise. My GP gave them to me, but both she and my midwife were entirely baffled by the request!

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Myheartisbeating · 09/02/2016 17:27

Thank you all. Better get on the phone to the Drs.

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Teakind · 09/02/2016 20:06

Hi, I take 5mg on the recommendation of my fertility specialist. I got a private perscription for them and it cost about £8 for six months from sainsburys!

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