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Folic acid is now “before” pregnancy!!

Posted by Shwetal Diwadkar on Mon, 01 Dec 2014

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Folic acid is vitamin B9 works best when take along with B12 & Vitamin C. It is required for growth & development body cells. Gone are days when you would start taking it in the first trimester. Starting Folic acid supplementation “before” pregnancy reduces the baby’s risk for birth defects related to brain & spine. The recommended intake of folic acid before pregnancy is 400 microgram which should be increased to 600 microgram after conception. Let your gynaec decide the appropriate dose of sup... Read More

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