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sleepyhead (sleepyhead2)
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Username: sleepyhead2
Post Number: 1
Registered: 12-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, December 23, 2006 - 2:54 am: | 
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Hello!
I am planning for a baby. I have been taking 5mg of folic acid daily. Is that too much? |
PinkPigs (pinkpigs)
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Username: pinkpigs
Post Number: 13
Registered: 11-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, December 23, 2006 - 10:28 pm: |
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Hi Sleepyhead,
That's the correct dosage per day. Happy TTC. |
jaesl (jaesl)
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Username: jaesl
Post Number: 90
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Friday, December 29, 2006 - 3:45 pm: |
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hi sleepyhead, is that the dose order by dr? is best to contact ur dr... :-) |
hamasaki (hamasaki)
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Username: hamasaki
Post Number: 3013
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 16, 2007 - 3:03 pm: |
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sleepyhead,
5mg of folic acid is the correct amount... its to help prevent netual tube defects of baby.. most docs will ask the preggie ladies to take till 3 mths pregnant.. |
Sneaky (sneaky)
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Username: sneaky
Post Number: 3472
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 17, 2007 - 3:56 pm: |
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sleepyhead, 5mg is fine. however, gynae prescribed 10mg a day till i reach 3 mths pregnancy. i was informed not to worry about overdose as folic acid is water soluble. any unabsorbed folic acid will be passed out through the urine... |
Elise Lim (elise)
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Username: elise
Post Number: 18
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Monday, January 22, 2007 - 5:08 pm: |
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Hi sneaky...whos yr gynae? just knew i am preggy and thot of going to a specialist..just bgt folic at gnc |
Summer (summer1979)
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Username: summer1979
Post Number: 29
Registered: 4-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, February 22, 2007 - 3:57 pm: |
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Hi all,
Any good folic acid brand to recom?
Me tot of eating b4 conceive mah.. haha
Where to buy beside GNC recom by Elise.
Cheers,Summer |
urbanzi5 (urbanzi5)
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Username: urbanzi5
Post Number: 156
Registered: 5-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, February 22, 2007 - 4:08 pm: |
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Hi summer,
i bought mine from Unity pharmacy. |
charsiew (pudgyme)
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Username: pudgyme
Post Number: 36
Registered: 5-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, February 22, 2007 - 4:11 pm: |
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hehe, happen to chance on this thread, yes i agree with urbanzi5, i think i also got mine from Unity Pharmacy (NTUC pharmacy i think), think it costs only abt $2.52 for 100 tablets. think dosage is abt 5mg.. this is good enough, as i have checked with my Gynae..  hope this helps.. |
bbunny (bbunny)
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Username: bbunny
Post Number: 52
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, February 22, 2007 - 9:27 pm: |
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Hi ladies
can i check if any kind of folic acid can eat?
im about 4/5 weeks pregnany, and i didnt eat any folic acid before conception so now a little worried....
can you gals recommend any that's safe for first trimester?
thanks |
Melody (blur02)
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Username: blur02
Post Number: 11
Registered: 2-2007
| | Posted on Friday, February 23, 2007 - 8:20 am: |
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Does taking folic acid increases chances of pregnancy? Or is a wrong conception? Pls advise!! Cos i just TTC..Hee |
hidora (hidora)
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Username: hidora
Post Number: 1141
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Friday, February 23, 2007 - 9:52 am: |
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bbunny,
I believed there's only 1 kind of folic acid. Unless you are asking about diff brands. I bought from Unity as it's the cheapest. The one my gynae give is also the same as the unity one.
You shld start taking now and continue till the end of 1st trimester. |
charsiew (pudgyme)
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Username: pudgyme
Post Number: 38
Registered: 5-2005
| | Posted on Friday, February 23, 2007 - 3:16 pm: |
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hi Melody, no lah, the folic acid is taken to prevent/minimize birth defects, i forgot the spelling, think its spina bfida or something...
Btw, heard from other threads that its best to consume 3mths in advance while you are TTCing, so better buy now..
Hope this helps GOOD LUCK~! heeheehee |
Summer (summer1979)
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Username: summer1979
Post Number: 31
Registered: 4-2005
| | Posted on Friday, February 23, 2007 - 4:24 pm: |
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Hi gals,
Thks...maybe i shud starting eating folic acid now.... intend to prepare 1st child only next yr.
100 tablet for $2.50 its cheap lor.
Brgds/Summer |
Summer (summer1979)
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Username: summer1979
Post Number: 32
Registered: 4-2005
| | Posted on Friday, February 23, 2007 - 4:26 pm: |
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Hi hidora,
So which hospital u using? who is yr gyne?
Me now starting to source out good gyne..
Hi gals.
Btw will there be side effect to eat folic acid even thou i am not pregnant? Eg: Getting Fatter, or pimples pop out... hahah
Cheers,Summer |
Summer (summer1979)
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Username: summer1979
Post Number: 33
Registered: 4-2005
| | Posted on Friday, February 23, 2007 - 4:27 pm: |
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Hi gal...
Oh how many tablet shud i eat? and during which period of the day? Eg: morning,aftern, night.
Need to eat after food?
Curious/ summer |
bbunny (bbunny)
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Username: bbunny
Post Number: 55
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Friday, February 23, 2007 - 4:59 pm: |
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hihi hidora
ok....went to get it already...the lady advised me to take the 800mcg one....hope its not too much....... |
hidora (hidora)
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Username: hidora
Post Number: 1145
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Friday, February 23, 2007 - 8:37 pm: |
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Summer,
Dun need so kiasu lah.. :p Eat 3 mths before TTC can already. But if you are not using any contraceptive, then better take now.
5mg (1 tab) a day is good enough. Normally I just take in the morning with my other pills. But if wake up late, then eat later. No need to eat after food.
I dun think there's any side effect as it's just a form of Vit B.
http://www.medicinenet.com/folic_acid-oral/article.htm
SIDE EFFECTS: Folic acid usually has very few side effects. If you have any unusual effects from taking this medicine, contact your doctor or pharmacist promptly. A serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
If you are staying near the east side, I will strongly suggest Dr Heng Tung Lan at Bedok (delivers only at Eastshore) I really liked her a lot and was glad that she is the one delivering me. She's full of confidence and will let you feel you are in good hand from the start till the end. Eastshore hospital is very nice too! Very homely place. Nice food, nice nurse!
Three's a thread on her too in the forum. Just do a search. |
hidora (hidora)
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Username: hidora
Post Number: 1146
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Friday, February 23, 2007 - 9:39 pm: |
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melody,
Actually folic acid does help to increase chances of pregnancy. But it's your hb who must take. :p
http://ezinearticles.com/?Learn-How-To-Increase-Your-Semen-Volume-With-Food&id=428306
Folic Acid contains iron, and foods that are rich in iron are key to increasing sperm production and are vital for healthy sperm.
I got my hb to take folic acid too when we were TTC. |
hidora (hidora)
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Username: hidora
Post Number: 1147
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Friday, February 23, 2007 - 9:40 pm: |
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bbunny,
8 mg shouldn't be a prob. If still worried, check with your gynae on the next visit. |
Melody (blur02)
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Username: blur02
Post Number: 19
Registered: 2-2007
| | Posted on Friday, February 23, 2007 - 10:06 pm: |
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Hidora, I didnt know about it..heehee..=) Is interesting..So shold ask my hubbie to consume aso lor..Thanks!! |
hidora (hidora)
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Username: hidora
Post Number: 1148
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Friday, February 23, 2007 - 10:22 pm: |
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Melody,
Kekeke... can go read up on more ways to increase sperm production, and it's motility.
There are also food to take/ not to take if you are trying for a specific sex.
And if your menses is regular, you can TTC on days where certain gender is more favourable. |
Melody (blur02)
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Username: blur02
Post Number: 21
Registered: 2-2007
| | Posted on Monday, February 26, 2007 - 9:30 am: |
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Yup...Hee...I actually found a website where u can decide the gender of the babies...But somehow,I think is fated...kekeee....Mine is irregular..haizzz... |
hidora (hidora)
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Username: hidora
Post Number: 1150
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Monday, February 26, 2007 - 9:51 am: |
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Melody,
If yours is irregular, then track your EWCM (egg white cervical mucus). BD when the mucus is there, higher chances of boy. BD before mucus appears (meaning no BD after mucus), higher chances of girl. :p |
Melody (blur02)
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Username: blur02
Post Number: 30
Registered: 2-2007
| | Posted on Monday, February 26, 2007 - 1:12 pm: |
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Thank you so much!! Actually im aware of the EWCM..It looks like a raw egg white right? But hor does it always "come" out every mth?? Or u have to check yourself de?? i see some ppl said is non-existence de... I suspect i do not have lei, that y im quite worried...Maybe gg for a test to check if im ovulating... |
hidora (hidora)
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Username: hidora
Post Number: 1157
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Monday, February 26, 2007 - 2:50 pm: |
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Ya, it looks like raw egg white. Hmm, for me, it comes every month. I'm not sure whether all women should have it thou.
I do know that having menses doesnt mean you are ovulating, and you can be ovulating while not having menses.
There's another way... check your OS. Er, this method is a bit graphic. So I shall not explain here. This is a method that I seldom see books recommend. But it is useful.
Pls refer to this link.
http://www.sisterzeus.com/cervob.htm |
gervynne (gervynne)
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Username: gervynne
Post Number: 39
Registered: 7-2006
| | Posted on Monday, February 26, 2007 - 3:22 pm: |
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hmm i thought folic acid is to be taken by the female, and the man has to take another kind to promote higher chance of conceiving? |
Summer (summer1979)
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Username: summer1979
Post Number: 34
Registered: 4-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 - 9:17 am: |
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Hi Hidora,
Thks for yr infor.
Heheh..sort of anxiuos wanna build my body well for conceive mah..
Hmm gotta plan c when need to eat folic liao cos i hear from frens i can start eating liao since me gg to have baby say by next yr...
Cheers,SUmmer |
Melody (blur02)
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Username: blur02
Post Number: 41
Registered: 2-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 - 1:16 pm: |
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Hidora,
Thanks for your link!! By the way, i read in some websites that folic aicd has some side effects issit? Coz i have been feeling quite sick recently, i just started taking on last Sat only, dunno issit my AF coming or what... |
hidora (hidora)
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Username: hidora
Post Number: 1158
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 - 1:29 pm: |
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Summer,
Rem to get your hb to eat too.
Melody,
Folic acid seldom causes side effect as it's just another form of vit B. And you are not taking a high dosage too. But if you are unclear, do check with your GP to get more assurance. I do think taking folic acid may cause your body to be a bit more heaty, so do drink more water too. |
Melody (blur02)
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Post Number: 43
Registered: 2-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 - 3:31 pm: |
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Hidora,
Ooh..i see then i must drink more water...My body is easily heaty...Coz i have headaches, abit dizzy aso...sometimes feel like vomiting n feel very sleepy recently...All seems like pregnancy symptoms..kekeee...But dun think is pregnant lah.... |
hidora (hidora)
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Post Number: 1159
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 - 4:25 pm: |
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Medoly,
Keke, if pregnant then dun have to TTC liao. |
Melody (blur02)
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Username: blur02
Post Number: 48
Registered: 2-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 - 8:29 pm: |
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Hidora,
Kekee...I dun want to put too much hopes, or else will be very disappointed.. |
Summer (summer1979)
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Username: summer1979
Post Number: 35
Registered: 4-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 28, 2007 - 9:51 am: |
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Hi Hidora,
Hubby dun eat wan..he say meant for females only.
Anyway most imptly mummy health must be tip top condition yeah
Cheers,Summer |
cookieNcream (cookiencream)
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Post Number: 45
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 11, 2007 - 3:28 am: |
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Hi, is 5mg the correct dosage? I kept reading on the net that the max daily intake should not exceed 1000 mcg? Isnt 5mg too much? Can someone kindly advise? |
Tots (chng)
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Username: chng
Post Number: 215
Registered: 4-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 11, 2007 - 9:35 am: |
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Hi, as mentioned by Sneaky on the previous posting it is ok even if the intake exceeds cos folic acid is water soluble and will be pass out through urination if excess. 5mg=500mcg only, so it's fine. I am taking 800mcg now. |
cookieNcream (cookiencream)
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Post Number: 46
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, April 12, 2007 - 2:18 am: |
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hi Tots,
Isnt 5mg=5000mcg? http://www.convertunits.com/from/mg/to/mcg. Hmm, i'm confuse on the metric.
I thought overdosage of folic acid is equivalent to overdosage of vitamins, which result in reverse effects.
Maybe Sg is relax on folic acid dosage. In USA, recommended daily intake is only 1000 mcg = 1 mg. Currently, i only taking 400 mcg(= 0.4 mg, I bought off the shelf). When i bump into this thread, i thought i'm too much way below the requirement. Can you or anyone clarify my doubts? |
Tots (chng)
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Post Number: 220
Registered: 4-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, April 12, 2007 - 11:59 am: |
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Ops, sorry my conversion is wrong, but I think they are trying to say they take 0.5mg folic, cos tat what the market is selling normally, like wat u have purchase is 0.4mg=400mcg. |
cookieNcream (cookiencream)
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Post Number: 47
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Friday, April 13, 2007 - 12:09 am: |
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thanks tots! appreciate that. 5mg is 10X the normal intake. That's y i'm shock! At least i know i'm on the right track now. I hope no one believe into eating 10X to make up for 5mg folic acid. |
howblur (howblur)
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Username: howblur
Post Number: 96
Registered: 6-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 26, 2007 - 10:38 am: |
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what is the difference between 800mcg folic acid and 5mg folic acid?? which one is more?? |
sanbebe (sanbebe)
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Post Number: 12
Registered: 6-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 26, 2007 - 1:10 pm: |
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howblur,
according to the conversion table, 5mg is equivalent to 5000mcg, therefore, 5mg is definitely more than 800mcg. |
09022007 (09022007)
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Post Number: 3
Registered: 7-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 17, 2007 - 5:24 pm: |
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am taking 5mg as well. prescribe by my gynae |
micky (mickymouse)
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Post Number: 1
Registered: 8-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 07, 2007 - 9:18 pm: |
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Hi,
I'm also planning for baby. Is it 800mcg folic acid too much already? It comes with 5mcg of vitamin B12. |
09022007 (09022007)
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Post Number: 13
Registered: 7-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 9:31 am: |
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i didn't know that we are to take folid acid before conceiving. better ask your gynae. I took it only when i learned that i'm pregnant. |
cactus_79 (cactus_79)
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Username: cactus_79
Post Number: 108
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 10:43 am: |
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Hi,
it's important to take folic acid before conceiving. Taking folic acid before and during 1st trimester helps prevent birth defects. It is as important to take before as it is to take during. Baby is formed the quickest in the first trimester, and women don't realise they are pregnant until they are at least 2 weeks' pregannt. Also, taking folic acid before pregnancy will help build up your body's store of folic acid. |
micky (mickymouse)
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Post Number: 2
Registered: 8-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 10:53 am: |
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Thanks.
Yes, you may take folic acid even before conceive. Just that the folic acid which I bought is 800mcg and not sure if this is the normal dosage or is it too much already?
Just to share with you this.
Found this on the webby :
What Is Folic Acid and Why Does Your Baby Need it?
Folic acid is a naturally occurring B vitamin that helps a baby's neural tube—the part of a developing baby that becomes the brain and spinal cord—develop properly. It must be taken before and during early pregnancy when the neural tube is developing.
Folic acid works, but it only works if taken before and during the first few weeks of pregnancy, when the neural tube is developing into the brain and spinal cord. When the neural tube does not close properly, a baby is born with a very serious birth defect called a neural tube defect (NTD). About 3,000 pregnancies are affected by NTDs each year in the United States. If all women took adequate folic acid before conception and during pregnancy, up to 70 percent of NTDs could be prevented. |
cactus_79 (cactus_79)
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Post Number: 110
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 12:15 pm: |
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I dun think there is anything bad in overconsuming folic acid... and if there are supplements with 800mcg folic acid, I dun think it's an overdose. But if in doubt, check with the pharmacist. no need to go to doctor for this,. |
micky (mickymouse)
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Post Number: 3
Registered: 8-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 2:15 pm: |
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Hi Cactus,
Yes, I share your sentiment. Since there's 800mcg folic acid supplements in the market, I think it should be safe.. |
cactus_79 (cactus_79)
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Post Number: 112
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 2:31 pm: |
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yeah, to give yourself additional reassurance, you can always call up the pharmacy where you bought the supplement to ask if you are too busy to go down personally. Best of luck for your ttcing! |
micky (mickymouse)
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Post Number: 5
Registered: 8-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 3:38 pm: |
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Thanks Cactus.
Just wonder if it is advisable to TTCing now cos I'm having flu and taking antibiotic currently. |
cactus_79 (cactus_79)
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Post Number: 113
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 3:58 pm: |
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maybe you can ask your GP who gave you the flu medicine and antibiotic?
Personally, I think it's okay, cos I'm sure pregnant women do fall ill once in a while during pregnancy and I know drugs like panadol are okay and wno't harm unborn baby.
ANd there are women who get pregnant without even realising it.Most women don't even realise they are pregnant until they are 4 or 5 weeks! When you ask them if they were ill when they conceived, they prob can't recall. I know to stay away from party drugs and alcohol when attempting to conceive though.
but I'm not a doctor.... |
micky (mickymouse)
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That's true. Thanks Cactus. |
cactus_79 (cactus_79)
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Post Number: 114
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| | Posted on Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 5:23 pm: |
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I really hope you have a child soon. I have a feeling you're going to be a good, sensible mother. |
micky (mickymouse)
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| | Posted on Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 10:12 pm: |
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Thanks Cactus.
Are you a mummy already or mum-to-be? |
cactus_79 (cactus_79)
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Post Number: 116
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Friday, August 10, 2007 - 9:37 am: |
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Hi micky,
Nope! I'm not a mummy nor mum-to-be. Hb is a doctor and he tells me what to do, what not to do, what is safe and what is unsafe in the event I am pregnant. But we aren't trying for a kid. I'm roaming this forum to learn more from MTBs and mothers and my options in the event I find myself pregnant. Pregnancy brings about many changes... too many things to do and too little time to make decisions when pregnancy occurs, so I rather absorb knowledge from experienced MTBs and mothers so I'm aware of my options in the event I find myself pregnant. |
summerscenz (summerscenz)
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| | Posted on Sunday, August 12, 2007 - 2:55 pm: |
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Hi,
I'm also planning for a baby. Just happened to read tat folic acid cn helps sperm production. I thought only women have to eat tat when planning for a baby. Interesting!>.... tks for sharing the info. hiroda..
btw, just share w hubby; everyday pls take 1 little tablet of folic acid.. gd for ur sperm.. everymorning will reminds him.. haha |
Jocelyn Tan Hwee Ling (jolicious)
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| | Posted on Saturday, August 18, 2007 - 12:30 am: |
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Hi!Just passing by,I just wondering that when I'm pregnant the doctors gave me folic acid too and another kind of vitamin.But I seldom eat cos it cause me to vomit.
Is it really necessary to eat it? |
09022007 (09022007)
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Post Number: 23
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| | Posted on Monday, August 20, 2007 - 8:38 am: |
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Jocelyn,
Must take the folic acid & the rest of the vits your gynae gave you. Good for the baby. you're still at 1st tri? juz curious b cos folic acid was taken during 1st tri & other vits starts only at 2nd tri. folic acid is no longer necessary at 2nd tri since other vits the gynae gave has it. |
Charmaine (charmer)
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| | Posted on Wednesday, December 12, 2007 - 2:39 pm: |
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hi,
when i was pregnant, my gynea prescribed me 5mg of folic acid to take daily. 2nd tri he gave me multi-vits whc incl folic acid. anyway abt the folic acid, he charged me $10 for 30tabs but when i went to guardian pharmacy, they have the exact same type for abt $5 for i think 50tabs. so after i finished wat my gynae prescribed to me i didn't buy frm him again, bought from pharmacy instead. sometimes private docs mark up their meds so much when we can get it them frm pharmacy at a much cheaper price. |
09022007 (09022007)
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| | Posted on Wednesday, December 12, 2007 - 3:21 pm: |
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hehe... at least my gynae never mark up his price. Was charged $0.10 per tab, so $5 for 50 tab lor. |
A&E (foocj)
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Post Number: 138
Registered: 10-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 1:30 pm: |
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Unity is selling 100 tabs of folic acid 5mg at less than $3 so usually for me I bought my own instead of getting from gynea . |
bladers (bladers)
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Post Number: 258
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| | Posted on Monday, March 10, 2008 - 7:43 pm: |
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I took 5mg before pregnant, now preggie, doc prescribed 5mg morning 5mg night therefore 10 mg a day. |
Pkum (pkum)
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| | Posted on Thursday, March 13, 2008 - 10:44 am: |
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i got it from guardian $3 .. forgot how many tabs.. no unity in sight so have to buy from guardian. |
stickymouse (violac)
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| | Posted on Monday, June 30, 2008 - 2:48 pm: |
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i bought 30 tablets for $6 at guardian... then i read here in the forum that 100 tablets can be purchased at $2.50!!!
feel a bit cheated oh well... but surely pills can't be that cheap? |
bakaholic (bakaholic)
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Post Number: 29
Registered: 9-2007
| | Posted on Monday, June 30, 2008 - 5:42 pm: |
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Hi stickymouse,
The unity pharmacy folic acid at $2.50 for 100 tablets is the same one which I got from my gynae at glenE. So it should be fine. |
hidora (hidora)
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Post Number: 1453
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| | Posted on Monday, June 30, 2008 - 10:20 pm: |
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stickymouse,
Folic acid is not an expensive pill. Unity is indeed selling $2.50 for 100 tablets. Even in Australia where medicine is super expensive, 100 tablets of 5mg is only $5AUD which is already very expensive.
Anyway, just to reassure you, my gynae said the Unity brand one is as good as any other brands. |
jan jan (jan4january)
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| | Posted on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 3:27 pm: |
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anyone know how many months ahead shd i tk folic acid if i intend to conceive? once conceived still need to continue to tk? |
Tots (chng)
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Registered: 4-2004
| | Posted on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 3:32 pm: |
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U can start taking 3 months ahead... |
jan jan (jan4january)
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Username: jan4january
Post Number: 66
Registered: 8-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 06, 2008 - 2:07 pm: |
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is 5mg a minimum intake? |
princessxiaomei (princessxiaomei)
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Post Number: 6
Registered: 6-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, August 14, 2008 - 12:35 am: |
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Hi,
In fact how many kinds or brands of folic acid does the Unity/Watson's/Guardian has? I saw it at Watson's at Parkway at 50cents??
My hb is kinda worried with me taking the folic acid without doc's prescription.. he finds it too risky... -_-" I'm trying for a baby next month so i think i can start taking folic acid now? please advice on this.. thanks... confuse! |
Tots (chng)
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Post Number: 763
Registered: 4-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, August 14, 2008 - 7:02 am: |
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Folic acid requires no prescription. In fact it's nothing like medication, its just something like supplement, ie. similar to taking Vitamins etc.
Yes, pls start taking folic if u r gonna try for a BB. In fact some books even say it good to eat 3 months ahead of TTC. Scroll up the thread to read more bout the benefits for folic b4 pregnancy. |
sharon (~mimosa~)
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Post Number: 39
Registered: 9-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 - 10:22 pm: |
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can folic acid be taken wif chinese med?
like bai feng wan? |
geberra (ahmei)
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Post Number: 192
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, November 16, 2008 - 10:37 am: |
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hi sharon, there's a saying to "spread out" the time of eating "chinese med" and "western med".
I take both folic & bai feng wan. Folic take every day (normally morning). bai feng wan i only take monthly. so depends on why you are taking them too.
i took folic cos i went for pre-conceive checkup and doc advised to take folic once you want to TTC.
hi princessxiaomei, it's ok. my doc prescribe folic acid to me. but after the 1st round, i just bought it without any prescription. it is very cheap and yes you should start taking now. |
GG Lee (gg_lee)
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Registered: 4-2009
| | Posted on Monday, April 13, 2009 - 2:37 pm: |
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Hi gals,
I went to Unity and bought their folic acid. 100 tablets for $2.50! Goodness, my GP previously charges me over $10 for 30 tablets, and they are the EXACT same thing. So really should buy from pharmacy if you are thinking of taking folic. |
Pkum (pkum)
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Post Number: 364
Registered: 7-2007
| | Posted on Monday, April 13, 2009 - 4:06 pm: |
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my gynea gave it foc.. when it ran out, i bought from guardian. i think ard$2-3... |
jan jan (jan4january)
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Username: jan4january
Post Number: 241
Registered: 8-2007
| | Posted on Friday, May 08, 2009 - 2:57 pm: |
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til which mth of pregnancy can we stop tkg folic acid? |
09022007 (09022007)
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Post Number: 787
Registered: 7-2007
| | Posted on Friday, May 08, 2009 - 3:43 pm: |
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depends on u & ur gynae. many taking it thru out their pregnancy. for my case, my gynae says no need fm 2nd tri onwards since other tabs that's given to me contain the same. |
JSbaby (jsbaby)
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Registered: 6-2009
| | Posted on Monday, June 29, 2009 - 10:27 pm: |
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Dear all,
I just taken a HCG test yesterday and it is positive I am 4 mths pregnant. I have been taking GNC pre-natal multi-vit on and off, not consistent before my pregnancy. I have decided not to continue taking the pre-natal multi-vit as it contains 10000IU vitamin A ( I read from the internet that it is not advisable to take that when one is pregnant). Hence, I am taking the 800mcg GNC folic acid from today onwards.
As I am currently overseas in China(not first tier city), I am quite lost here. Is there any other tablets that I should be taking besides folic acid? Did your gynae advise you?
Another question is what are the typical tests that your gynae carry out for you? Is it too early for ultra-scan now? |
JSbaby (jsbaby)
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Registered: 6-2009
| | Posted on Monday, June 29, 2009 - 10:28 pm: |
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Oops I meant 4 weeks pregnant :p |
TKL (tkl)
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Post Number: 870
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 - 1:23 pm: |
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hi mummies,
any idea if can take folic acid while breastfeeding? My boy is coming to 2yrs old and am trying to wind him off... super difficult task man! |
EiLiYa (s_l)
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Username: s_l
Post Number: 366
Registered: 5-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - 2:28 pm: |
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Dear mummies,
I'm TTC currently so went to the Unity pharmacy to get folic acid. The salesgirl told me that the 5mg tablet is not really meant for preggie or TTC women but more for women with anemia. She said that 5mg is overdose and recommended me another one which is meant for us (only 1mg dosage). The price difference is tremendous!!
5mg (100 tablets) - $2.50
1mg (100 tablets - meant for pregnant women) - $22
Then she also showed me another multi-vits for pregnant women and the folic acid is also 1mg only. What is the difference really? Can I take half a tablet of the 5mg? Anyway, my colleague who is currently pregnant was prescribed the same 5mg tablet by her gynea... So I am really confused. Besides constipation (I heard), what other side effect of "overdosage"? |
bakaholic (bakaholic)
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Username: bakaholic
Post Number: 290
Registered: 9-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - 3:52 pm: |
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EiLiYa,
Folic acid 5mg is most needed during 1st trimester. I was taking 2x5mg (from unity) per day as prescribed by my gynae.
When I reach 2nd trimester, I am taking blackmores pregnancy multi-vits which total folic acid dosage is 0.5mg per day.
I do not think folic acid causes constipation. Perhaps the iron/calcium in some multivits will. |
JJ (jj_ttc)
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Username: jj_ttc
Post Number: 428
Registered: 11-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - 5:28 pm: |
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Folic acid is an important nutrient for women who may become pregnant, because a woman's blood levels of folate fall during pregnancy due to an increased maternal RBC synthesis in the first half of the pregnancy & fetal demands in the second half. The first four weeks of pregnancy (when most women do not even realize they are pregnant) require folic acid for proper development of the brain, skull, and spinal cordSerious birth defects like neural tube defects are less likely to occur when women take 0.4 mg of folic acid daily. Adequate folate intake during the periconceptional period, the time right before & just after a woman becomes pregnant, helps protect against a number of congenital malformations
From Wikpedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Folic_acid |
JJ (jj_ttc)
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Post Number: 429
Registered: 11-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - 5:33 pm: |
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Women planning a pregnancy need to take a daily dose of folic acid. This dose will either be a low dose of 800 µg day, or a high dose of 5 mg day of folic acid, depending on the perceived risk of having a NTD affected pregnancy, for at least four weeks before conception and 12 weeks after conception
From this website: http://www.moh.govt.nz/moh.nsf/indexmh/nutrition-folate#folate3 |
EiLiYa (s_l)
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Post Number: 368
Registered: 5-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 9:29 am: |
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Hi Bakaholic & JJ,
Thanks for the info. I'm just concerned about overdosage and yet the price difference makes it hard to justify why I'll get 1mg dosage for 10 times the price. Anyway, I started to take the 5mg pills today.
Btw Bakaholic, why did your gynea prescribe such high dosage for you in the 1st tri? |
JJ (jj_ttc)
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Post Number: 437
Registered: 11-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 10:22 am: |
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I've asked others in my thread & seems like the norm is 5mg. we also asked a sister to check with her gynea when she goes for check up again.
let's see wat the doc say, I rather believe the doc then a sales person |
JJ (jj_ttc)
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Post Number: 441
Registered: 11-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 3:10 pm: |
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Hi EiLiYa.
My thread sis already checked with her doctor. The recommended dosage of folic is 5mg, she was taking 800 mcg & its too low hence she purchased the 5mg per pc folic acid.
Hope this puts yr mind at ease.. |
EiLiYa (s_l)
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Username: s_l
Post Number: 370
Registered: 5-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 3:16 pm: |
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Hi JJ,
Ooh that's great. Means I can save the money and not worry about having to get the one 10 times more costly! Thanks very much! :D |
JJ (jj_ttc)
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Post Number: 443
Registered: 11-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 3:35 pm: |
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Welcome !
Also great for me !! cos i juz bought a new batch of 5mg folic acid ... can continue eating it |
Aileen Chin (sweetsnow)
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Username: sweetsnow
Post Number: 1
Registered: 4-2010
| | Posted on Saturday, April 03, 2010 - 3:39 pm: |
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Hi Ladies,
May I know what other supplement is recommended when TTC?
Is there only 1 type of folic acid sold at Unity? |
Sweetsnow (sweetsnow)
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Post Number: 3
Registered: 4-2010
| | Posted on Monday, April 05, 2010 - 9:01 pm: |
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Hi, I just visited 2 pharmacy today and I'm more confused than b4. Other than folic acid, what other supplements do u tk? Iron? Calcium? Or multi vit?
Any brands to recommend? |
bakaholic (bakaholic)
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Username: bakaholic
Post Number: 343
Registered: 9-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 06, 2010 - 7:55 am: |
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Eliya,
I guess my gynae is just KS.. My last gynae asked me to take 3 tablets/day!
Sweetsnow,
Are you ttc or already succeeded? If just ttc, just take folic acid, vit C and balanced diet. Unless you are anaemic, no need iron cos it's heaty. I think someone mentioned some conceiving supplements from blackmores. I didn't take those.
If you are expecting, multivits and calcium is required from 2nd trimester onwards.
Aileen,
The folic acid from unity is the same brand from my gynae. What other type of folic acid are you looking for? I guess folic acid is just folic acid, just dosage and brand difference. |
Sweetsnow (sweetsnow)
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Registered: 4-2010
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 06, 2010 - 11:47 am: |
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Hi bakaholic,
I'm TTC, and just wanna make sure my body is healthy to prepare for the pregnancy.
So just folic acid? How abt calcium? I read from www.whattoexpect.com that it's gd to take calcium n iron too. |
bakaholic (bakaholic)
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Post Number: 345
Registered: 9-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 06, 2010 - 1:47 pm: |
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Sweetsnow,
I didn't take calcium or iron, even in 2nd trimester. I just take a glass of milk everyday and balanced diet. I get constipation if i take calcium and iron supplements. |
Sweetsnow (sweetsnow)
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Post Number: 8
Registered: 4-2010
| | Posted on Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 11:55 am: |
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Hi hi. May I know what is the brand if the cheap folic acid sold at Unity? I searched the pharmacy, but was only able to find the commercial brands like blackmore which will cost ard $20+ |
sleepygal (sleepygal79)
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Username: sleepygal79
Post Number: 303
Registered: 2-2009
| | Posted on Monday, April 19, 2010 - 1:45 pm: |
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Sweetsnow, its a generic type of folic acid. Just ask the sales person at Unity Pharmacy. They will give u a box printed with Unity logo. 1 box contains 100tabs. $2.52. Produced by Drug Houses of Australia (DHA) and package under Unity house brand. Hope it helps. |
MemorableChocolate (memorablechocolate)
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Post Number: 6
Registered: 5-2010
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 05, 2010 - 2:31 pm: |
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Thanks ladies,
I thought Folic Acid only eat one month before TTC, after reading, it is actually 3 months before. Haha... n men can eat it for healthier sperm too. Really interesting. Will start eating soon. Thanks gals, I love this forum. Learned so much. |
ITLC (itlc)
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Post Number: 638
Registered: 5-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, September 30, 2010 - 3:01 pm: |
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Hi, I also just bought my 5mg of folic acid at Unity before I chanced upon this thread. I was a little worried that 5mg will be too much so did a check on the net and most said recommended is 600mcg to 800mcg. So is 5mg too much for TTC? |
EiLiYa (s_l)
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Post Number: 513
Registered: 5-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, September 30, 2010 - 4:58 pm: |
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Hi ITLC,
If you go to the gynea, they'll also give you the same 5mg folic acid... its ok. |
Princessleopard (princessleopard)
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Post Number: 9
Registered: 9-2010
| | Posted on Monday, October 11, 2010 - 11:42 am: |
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Hi all,
Just happened to chance upon this thread.
Very curious about the recommended dosage of folic acid. I am taking Nature farm for a year now, it costs $16.80 for 120 tablets (before discount). I din know Unity sell so cheap. Moreover, Nature farm's dosage is 400mcg. After reading all these, I really ponder if I am taking enough. I had been TTC for a yr now. |
twinklewinkle (twinklewinkle)
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Post Number: 12
Registered: 9-2009
| | Posted on Monday, December 13, 2010 - 8:27 pm: |
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may i know what is the preferred brand of folic acid pills preferred?
I saw a price difference quite alot from different brands. Will a cheaper brand mean it is of less quality? |
mum2be_08 (mum2be_08)
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Post Number: 98
Registered: 5-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2011 - 3:23 pm: |
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I have GNC Folic Acid 1000mcg Vegetarian Tablets and Watson Iron Tablets (Ferrious Fumarate) to let go. Folic acid expiry in Mar and Nov 2013. Iron expiry in Nov 2014. Insterested mummies, please PM me. Self collect at AMK preferred. |
Xiaoer (xiaoer)
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Website: http://www.mims.com/Singapore/drug/info/folic%20acid/folic%20acid?type=full&mtype=generic
Folate-deficient megaloblastic anaemia
Adult: 5 mg daily for 4 mth, up to 15 mg daily in malabsorption states. Continued dosing at 5 mg every 1-7 days may be needed in chronic haemolytic states, depending on the diet and rate of haemolysis.
Prophylaxis of megaloblastic anaemia in pregnancy
Adult: 0.2-0.5 mg daily.
Prophylaxis of neural tube defect in pregnancy
Adult: 4 or 5 mg daily starting before pregnancy and continued through the 1st trimester.
As supplement for women of child-bearing potential
Adult: 0.4 mg daily.
In summary, i think normal women conceiving or pregnant should consume 0.4mg.
Question: I am consuming 0.4mg of folic acid after lunch and consuming multivitamins (which contains 0.3mg folic acid) after dinner. Not sure if this is overdosage?? |
Autum (autum)
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Post Number: 15122
Registered: 6-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, February 11, 2012 - 1:41 pm: |
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Just chance upon this thread. To all ladies who are TTC, please take folic acid. There is no harm of overdosage.
Those cheap ones from Unity is good enough. The 5mg type. Just take! At one stage I was taking 3 to 4 pills a day. No side effects whatsoever.
U must be wondering why I take so much. Cause my first baby ended up with neural tube defect. That was in 2006. At that time when I preg, I never heard of folic acid before. By the time I start taking (from gynae), I was already 3 mths preg. In the end, I had to terminate my preg after detailed scan at 22wks. I cried buckets over it and when I subsequently found out that folic acid is such a cheap supplement (few dollars!!) but I didn't know! I felt so stupid that I didn't find out more about the supplements to take.
Subsequently I had two other pregnancies n took folic acid morning afternoon and night. My babies came out healthy and fine. They are both toddlers now
So ladies, just go to Unity to buy. No need expensive brands. All unabsorbed folic acid will just pass out in urine. Good luck to those TTC! |
ct1979j (ct1979j)
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Post Number: 654
Registered: 10-2010
| | Posted on Monday, March 05, 2012 - 2:06 pm: |
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Thanks to all mummies for sharing.
I just got 2 boxes from unity.
Super cheap only $3.19 per box. Used my points to buy. So it's foc. Keke.
Good luck all |
felicity t (felicityt)
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Post Number: 15
Registered: 1-2012
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on my first visit, when my gynae asked if i have my own folic acid, i said yes and shown him mine as i brought along some of my own supplements to confirm with the gynae that it's safe to continue consuming them. mine is 1mg only. but he said enough, just take one per day. he didn't prescribe me anymore folic acid, but he did prescribe me a prenatal multivit that includes 1mg folic acid as well, along with calcium supplement. |
TTCing (ttcing)
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I just bought 100 tablets of folic acid (5mg) from Guardian Pharmacy at $7.10. It is small and yellow in colour. Much cheaper than the ones I bought from Blackmores at 90 tablets for $15.50! |
Tay Bee Ling Corrina (corrinatay)
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Hi Me n my hubby plan to have baby straight after our customary wedding in Sep.. Have started to take folic acid recently.. Bought the folic acid from unity 100tabs for $3.15..
Not sure if it is too early to start taking now?
N is it reali v hard to conceive? As from wat I see from other forum, some ppl tried for few yrs yet no news.
Hope to conceive by this yr end so will be jus in time for a snake baby.. |
PBLee (phoe)
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Post Number: 132
Registered: 1-2012
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 - 7:29 pm: |
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Just need to start on folic 3 months before conceiving. So I will suggest you start in June. |
Yip (elffie)
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Post Number: 182
Registered: 9-2011
| | Posted on Thursday, March 22, 2012 - 5:59 pm: |
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remember that besides folic acid, u shld start building up ur own health. eat healtiher, exercise cos u need ur muscles alot. Also, take more calcium and iron to boost it up. U still need to take those pills in the pregnancy, but then, it is never too late to ensure your body has sufficient of key elements =) |
Quinny (greenteafrappe)
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Post Number: 5
Registered: 4-2012
| | Posted on Thursday, April 05, 2012 - 4:46 pm: |
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Just read from some posts here that the men should also take folic acid (to increase the chances of conceiving). All along I thought it is just the women who should be taking. New information! |
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