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I'm taking 1500 mcg folic acid everyday, and i'm trying for pregnancy after 2 months, is 1500 mcg is too much? And I can continue this much quantity only till 12 week pregnancy or it is too much for baby? And this too much will affect my baby?
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Hi, is is adequate-not too much. It will not harm the baby and you can continue it till 12 weeks of pregnancy.
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Hi, If there is high chance of neural tube defects in baby because of higher age group pregnancy. You can take up to 5 mg which is 5000 mcg per day till 12 weeks.
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