Last week i have s*x, cuz trying to have baby, so can i take folic acid now?

Question

i had last week unsafe s*x, cuz i wanted a baby, can i take folic acid now in this week, even if im not sure if i am pregnant, and how many folic acid must i take? one folic acid in one day? and my folic acid is 1mg is that good enough?

Answer 1

Start taking prenatal vitamins now.  They are recommended for women that are trying to conceive.  The prenatal will have the right amount of folic acid you need in it.

Answer 2

You're supposed to take it for 2-3 months before you conceive in order to prevent spinal defects..

Answer 3

If your planning a baby then you should start taking pre-nat's now as well as folic acid!!! so that way you wont haveto worry ifyour pregnant but its too earily to take a pregnancy test to being your reginmine . good luck

Answer 4

You need to be taking folic acid for weeks BEFORE conception.  Please go see a doctor for a pre-conception checkup.  

You can buy over-the-counter prenatal vitamins, get those while you wait for your appointment.

Answer 5

you need at least 400 mlg of folic acid while trying to conceive but i would just go but prenatal pills from walmart they have 800 mlg in them

Answer 6

You can always take Folic Acid.  It's not only good for babies, but for you too.

Answer 7

Yes. the dose is ok too.

Answer 8

you can take folic acid now, 1 mg is fine. i am pregnant and i've been taking a daily tablet of folic acid (1mg), my doctor told me to start them 2 weeks before conceiving)

already 400 mcg is enough, pregnant women (or TTC) should aim to get AT LEAST 400 mcg of folic acid each day .. but 1mg (which is 1000 mcg) is also fine. more than than, you should ask your doctor

Also you should be careful, it is not 400 mg (milligrams), but 400 mcg (micrograms).

1mg = 1000 mcg  

Answer 9

get on it girl!!!!!!!! now!!

Answer 10

If you're planning on having a baby it's best to take folic acid anyway. The amount of folic acid you need is roughly 400mg. You can buy 400mg tablets from most supermarkets or pharmacies. You only need to take one a day and its best to take them with orange juice as the vitamin c helps absorb the folic acid.

Good luck!