Divya Sharma Divya Sharma Asked 9 months ago

How much folate for pregnancy?

My husband and I are trying to conceive. My sister told me to start taking folate, but I'm not sure how much folate is needed for pregnancy preparation.

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Sneha Sharma Sneha Sharma Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago
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Please speak with your gynaecologist about this. They are the best people to advise you on the exact dosage of folate you need during pregnancy. Self-medication or relying on general advice can be risky. Every pregnancy is unique, and your doctor will consider your specific health needs.

Kabir Khan Kabir Khan Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

It's usually 400 to 600 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid per day. Important to start even before conception. But seriously, this is doctor territory. Don't take any chances, get a proper prescription and guidance from your gynaecologist.

Sameer Joshi Sameer Joshi Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I've been looking into this for a friend. It seems 400-600 mcg is the general recommendation, especially in the early stages. It's for preventing some birth defects, which is pretty amazing. Learning so much about pregnancy these days!

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Consult a obstetrics and gynaecologist

Ritu Singh Ritu Singh Joined May 2026 5 months ago

My doctor emphasized taking 400 micrograms of folic acid daily, starting at least a month before trying to conceive and continuing through the first trimester. For some women with certain risk factors, like a previous pregnancy with neural tube defects, the dose might be higher, up to 4 mg. So, it's very individual.

Pooja Kumar Pooja Kumar Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Dekho behna, pregnancy mein folate bahut zaroori hai. Doctor se pucho, woh sahi dose batayenge. Usually 400-600 mcg hota hai, par har case alag hota hai. Ghar pe baith ke internet se mat decide karna. Doc se milo.

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Rajeshwari Devi Rajeshwari Devi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Beti, jab pet mein bachcha ho toh bahut dhyan rakhna padta hai. Doctor jo tablet dete hain na, woh roz lena. Folate wali tablet bahut acchi hoti hai bachche ke liye. Apni sehat ka dhyan rakho, aur doctor ki baat suno.

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