How long are you supposed to have folic acid tablets during pregnancy?
If you bought them over the counter, then they’re most likely 400 mcg each, in which case you should take 3 (double check with your doctor tho). Basically most doctors want you to have 1000 mcg per day, and a little over won’t hurt either. You should take them during your entire pregnancy, but they’re especially important in the first trimester. If you take a prenatal vitamin, they usually have folic acid in them but the over the counter ones tend to have only 800 mcg, so check the label. If you’re waiting to get prenatals until you se your doctor, then take a multi vitamin and the folic acid tablets each day.
