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Why you should take folic acid if you're trying to conceive
By Annie Rogers on 17/03/2011 17:00:18
It's important to make sure your baby is protected right from day one of your pregnancy
What is folic acid?Folic acid is one of the B group of vitamins, also known as vitamin B9. Your body needs it and uses it, along with vitamin B12, to produce and maintain new cells. Folate is found naturally in foods such as green vegetables. Other
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Having sex? Want a baby? What you need to know right now!
By Daniella Delaney on 17/03/2011 11:47:34
Why it's vital to take folic acid from the moment you stop contraception, rather than waiting till you're pregnant
- ideally for three months - before they become pregnant.A healthy balanced diet is not enough to achieve the required levels of folic acid to help prevent Neural Tube Defects.Women need to take 400mcg of folic acid (also known as vitamin B9) daily prior
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Is Kate Moss trying for another baby?
By Kyrsty Hazell on 27/09/2010 14:51:25
Rumour has it that the supermodel is taking folic acid in a bid to conceive her second child
,” the source has said.Folic acid, or vitamin B9 as it’s also known, is recommended to women trying to conceive to help foetal development. If you’re trying to conceive, find out the health benefits of folic acid. If you don’t fancy popping the pill, check out
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Folic acid - the why and where
By ThinkBaby on 10/12/2007 01:18:36
If you only take one pregnancy supplement, make it this
are thinking about having a baby you should start taking a folic acid (vitamin B9) supplement of 400mcg per day - preferably for three months before you try to conceive. But if you're pregnant and you haven't been taking folic acid then don't worry, the most
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How long do you take folic acid for?
By ThinkBaby on 07/08/2009 00:37:27
Most women are aware that taking a supplement of folic acid makes sense. But when should you start and how long should you take it?
Extensive research has shown that increased intake of folic acid is hugely important in how your baby develops in the womb. An intake of around 400mcg a day of folic acid (vitamin B9) usually requires a supplement tablet and there are many available
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Folic acid
By ThinkBaby on 04/02/2009 01:38:46
It's the most important prenatal supplement there is, and you should ideally start taking it before you start trying to conceive
Doctors recommend that if you are thinking about having a baby you should start taking a folic acid (vitamin B9) supplement of 400mcg per day - preferably for three months before you try to conceive. If you’ve become pregnant unexpectedly then you
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