First appointment went well 😁 So much to take in lol anyone else need extra folic acid ? 🤔

They say take folic acid while trying to conceive until 12 weeks pregnant x

Yeah I’m taking folic acid but she’s told me I need to take extra on top of that which a highest dose you can only get on prescription ? x

Ohh I’ve not heard of that hun xx

Yeah it’s strange lol maybe it’s a new thing 😂😂 xx

Usually the amount in prenatal vitamins is enough for most, but at your visit you might have been flagged as having a higher risk of neural tube defects so that is when they recommend taking a higher extra dose.

Lots of things can put you in higher risk such as being a smoker, high bmi, certain bowel/digestive disorders, diabetes, family history of neural defects, or certain medications you may be on can lower folate levels.....

Sure a bit extra won't harm you or baby x

Ahh ok yeah that makes sense think it’s a high bmi but yeah worth it, it won’t hurt will it :) thanks for that 😁💖 xx