folic acid - when to start?
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Topic: folic acid - when to start?
Posted By: MrsJMcD
Subject: folic acid - when to start?
Date Posted: 25 October 2011 at 9:13pm
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Hi ladies
We're planning ons tarting TTC no2 in March. I seem to remember that when TTC no1 it was reccommended you take folic acid for at least three months prior to pregnancy. Today at the pharmacy I noticed that on the back of both elevit and a plain folic acid supplement it said take for one month prior to pregnancy. Has the advice changed?? |
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Posted By: MrsMJD
Date Posted: 25 October 2011 at 9:59pm
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Most advise is still 3 mths prior, you can get it on prescription from your Dr. It's way cheaper. ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  
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Posted By: Red
Date Posted: 26 October 2011 at 8:55am
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Three months is what I thought. And I agree, get it on a script and 3 months worth is only $3. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Velvet
Date Posted: 26 October 2011 at 9:23am
| Yep 3mths, and if you want to buy Elevit rather than straight folic acid, buy it from Pharmacy Direct online :) way cheaper than elsewhere! |
Posted By: MrsJMcD
Date Posted: 26 October 2011 at 8:50pm
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Thanks ladies - decided tonight I'd better start taking something now in case we have a woopsie.
Thanks for the tips re: where to get it cheapest. |
Posted By: pjjam
Date Posted: 23 December 2011 at 1:46pm
| NetPharmacy is also really good for supplements. They are the cheapest I've found. |