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Not TTC yet...BUT should I start taking FOlic Acid now??

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beautyq115
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Not TTC yet...BUT should I start taking FOlic Acid now??

Just wondering...I would say atleast a year away from TTC (and hopefully you will be on the pregnancy and parenting boards by thenChat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon ) BUT should I start taking Folic Acid now???

Posted 7/3/06 11:04 PM
 
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Re: Not TTC yet...BUT should I start taking FOlic Acid now??

Taking a multi-vitamin with 400mcg of folic acid couldn't hurt!

Posted 7/3/06 11:24 PM
 

beautyq115
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Re: Not TTC yet...BUT should I start taking FOlic Acid now??

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Taking a multi-vitamin with 400mcg of folic acid couldn't hurt!



Thanks!!

Posted 7/4/06 12:25 AM
 

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Re: Not TTC yet...BUT should I start taking FOlic Acid now??

My Dr. told me to start taking the prenatals w/ folic acid once I stop taking the pill (even if we are not trying) BUT I also heard that your body does not store/build up folic acid so there might not be any reason to take it iso far in advance.

Posted 7/4/06 10:50 AM
 

beautyq115
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Re: Not TTC yet...BUT should I start taking FOlic Acid now??

Posted by julz33

My Dr. told me to start taking the prenatals w/ folic acid once I stop taking the pill (even if we are not trying) BUT I also heard that your body does not store/build up folic acid so there might not be any reason to take it iso far in advance.



Oh ok...thanks. I was under the impression that it stored it. Is there any other advantage or reason to take folic acid besides TTC??

Posted 7/4/06 11:25 AM
 

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Re: Not TTC yet...BUT should I start taking FOlic Acid now??

I was told that any woman of child bearing years should be taking folic acid whether they are TTC or not - best bet is to ask your doctor.

Posted 7/4/06 1:54 PM
 

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Re: Not TTC yet...BUT should I start taking FOlic Acid now??

I asked my Dr. what I could do to prepare for TTC almost 2 years before we were ready. He said to take a multi vitamin every day with 400 mcg of folic acid.

Posted 7/4/06 2:39 PM
 

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Re: Not TTC yet...BUT should I start taking FOlic Acid now??

Posted by beautyq115

Posted by julz33

My Dr. told me to start taking the prenatals w/ folic acid once I stop taking the pill (even if we are not trying) BUT I also heard that your body does not store/build up folic acid so there might not be any reason to take it iso far in advance.



Oh ok...thanks. I was under the impression that it stored it. Is there any other advantage or reason to take folic acid besides TTC??



Well, 400 mcg folic acid you could take now, that is probably in your regular vitamin. I meant you should wait until you are TTC to take an additional 400 mcg for a total of 800 mcg.

Message edited 7/4/2006 4:48:20 PM.

Posted 7/4/06 4:18 PM
 

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Re: Not TTC yet...BUT should I start taking FOlic Acid now??

I think if you just take a multi vitamin with 400 mg you should be ok. maybe start with 800-1000 mg when you're a few months away from TTC

Posted 7/4/06 5:25 PM
 

beautyq115
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Re: Not TTC yet...BUT should I start taking FOlic Acid now??

I am so bad...I don't even take a multivitaminChat Icon

Posted 7/6/06 12:14 AM
 

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Re: Not TTC yet...BUT should I start taking FOlic Acid now??

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Posted 7/6/06 9:34 AM
 

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Re: Not TTC yet...BUT should I start taking FOlic Acid now??

Posted by julz33

My Dr. told me to start taking the prenatals w/ folic acid once I stop taking the pill (even if we are not trying) BUT I also heard that your body does not store/build up folic acid so there might not be any reason to take it iso far in advance.



Mine told me the same thing!

Posted 7/7/06 1:19 PM
 

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Re: Not TTC yet...BUT should I start taking FOlic Acid now??

My doc said to take a multivitamin and when we get pregnant then to start prenatals.

Posted 7/7/06 1:36 PM
 
 

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