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Folic acid during pregnancy
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Folic acid synthesizes DNA and strengthens the immune system. Vitamin B9 takes part in the formation of the nervous system of the baby, the blood system, erythrocytes, platelets.
Dosage - 400 mcg / day. Break the dose into 4 divided doses.
Women with symptoms of acidum folicum deficiency are prescribed the drug "Folacin". 1 tablet contains 5 μg acid.
Tablets should be taken after meals. Duration of admission is about 40 days.
There was no negative effect on the fetus.
Take vitamin B9 strictly in the amount recommended by your doctor.
Folic acid in pregnancy planning
Folic acid in planning pregnancy should be accepted by both the future mother and father, because its deficiency can affect the quality of sperm. Folic acid (vitamin B9, acidum folicum) reduces the number of defective spermatozoa. Pregnancy planning is necessary for all parents. With her participation, the placenta is formed. Vitamin B9 prevents premature birth and miscarriage.
Lack of folic acid is observed in 60% of expectant mothers. The deficit is often caused by bowel disease. This condition is dangerous for cells that actively divide. At what are divided not only cells of the embryo - during pregnancy the cells of the mother are renewed more actively. Acidum folicum is needed for a good mood, a positive attitude when planning a pregnancy.
The effect of folic acid on pregnancy
Women with vitamin B9 deficiency are more vomiting, after the birth, depression often develops. Folic acid during pregnancy protects against helminthiosis, it is an excellent prevention of stomatitis. At the critically low content of acidum folicum in the blood, the bone marrow begins to produce infertile, immature erythrocytes. This disease is called macrocytic anemia.
You can suspect a deficiency of folic acid due to fatigue, irritability, strong early toxicosis - literally nothing in the mouth does not climb, and the baby wants to eat! Also, you can lose hair - this is a very common scarecrow, which scare future moms. The cardiovascular system suffers no less in the case of a shortage of folk.
Asparagus, spinach, avocado, beetroot, egg yolk, beans, chicken liver, oranges must become your favorite foods during pregnancy. It is useful for you to consume bread from wholemeal flour, with bran.
The recommended additional dose of acidum folicum in tablets is 400 mcg every day. Exclude tea during pregnancy - it takes out folic acid.
How to take folic acid during pregnancy?
Folk begins to take when planning a pregnancy, it is most needed for 20-30 days from the beginning of conception of the child.
Even doctors who against drugs during pregnancy admit that taking folic acid in tablets is necessary for a future mother.
In addition to taking foil in tablets, eat more spinach, green salad, liver and meat.
Norm of folic acid in pregnancy
The rate of folic acid in pregnancy increases to 800 mcg. Dark green vegetables, yeast, egg yolk, melon, pumpkin and beans do not fully cover the deficit in the body of vitamin B9, so in addition it must be taken in the form of tablets. Fever, malignant tumors, anorexia contribute to a deficiency of folic acid. If it is deficient, there may be an abruption of the placenta, a child may die in utero. If you suspect that you have a deficiency in acidum folicum, ask your doctor to prescribe you a blood biochemistry.
Dosage and route of administration
Dosage of folic acid during pregnancy: 1 tablet 4 times a day (0,001 grams). A dose adjustment by your gynecologist is possible. If you are taking medications such as Almagel or Biseptol, an aspirin doctor may prescribe you a higher dose because of a decrease in acid absorption.
Overdose Symptoms
An overdose of folic acid during pregnancy is dangerous, but in order for it to arise, you need to swallow 20 tablets at the same time. No side effects from overdose, as a rule, are observed, and it is easily excreted by the kidneys. Acidum folicum in tablets does not cause any negative reactions in the body and is completely safe for the fetus. Rarely, with overdoses, bloating and poor sleep can occur.
Benefits and harm of folic acid in pregnancy
The use of folic acid in pregnancy is obvious, therefore it is prescribed to all pregnant women by the doctors of the women's consultation. Vitamin B9 is extremely important for the full development of the immune system of the baby. If pregnancy is not enough folic acid in the mother's blood, the baby may have mental development problems when he is born, he will fall behind in school. Carrots, oranges, buckwheat porridge, pumpkin, pork, liver, cheese, salmon on your table can partially meet the body's needs for this substance. Acidum folicum has the property of breaking down when cooking, frying, baking. Therefore, these products are consumed as raw as possible.
Harm of folic acid during pregnancy can be if you take too much (more than 20 tablets) a day. Very rarely acidum folicum in tablets still causes allergies, itching, erythema in the future moms (very rarely).
Reviews about folic acid in pregnancy
Reviews of folic acid in pregnancy show that, in general, her reception has a positive effect on the development of the baby and the mood of the mother. Vitamin B9 helps to avoid anxiety before childbirth and postpartum depression, is indispensable for the normal production of red blood cells.
You should know the signs of follicle deficiency: it is fatigue, depression, sleep disturbances, anemia. If you find yourself in these signs, be sure to put the gynecologist in the notice!
The price of folic acid in pregnancy
The price of folic acid in pregnancy in pharmacies in Kiev - 3-19 UAH, that is available to everyone.
Folic acid during pregnancy is necessary for the normal division of embryonic cells and is recommended for all pregnant women, especially in the early stages.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Folic acid during pregnancy" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.