Prenatal Supplement
I am taking natatab fa prenatal vitamins...should I take a folic acid supplement as well??
I am seven weeks along and have not met with my OB/Gyn yet. I still had a valid prescription from her from my last pregnancy which I have been taking since she is the one who prescribed it in the first place. I looked online and found that the vitamin contains 1 mg of folic acid....thats 1000 mcg. I though that only 400 mcg is recommended. Anyway I have also been taking a 400 mcg supplement because last pregnancy I was taking worse vitamins early on and needed it. My question is do I need to be taking it now that I am taking a doctor prescribed vitamin?? Is it excessive...just how much folic acid is recommended during pregnancy?? Thanks
you want something w. 800 mcg of folic acid