Do I Need To Take Any Other Vitamins Alongside Folic Acid?
Many experts now recommend that vitamin B12 is taken with folic acid at this time as it works very closely with folic acid. Research suggests* that taking a daily supplement of at least 2.5µg of B12 (the EU NRV) with your main meal, in addition to the recommended daily 400µg supplement of folic acid, should be considered.
Vitamin B12 is mainly found in animal and dairy produce, so B12 supplementation is especially important for women who are following vegetarian or vegan diets.
If you are currently following a vegan or vegetarian diet, read our posts on having a healthy vegetarian pregnancy and having a healthy vegan pregnancy.
Zinc is beneficial as it contributes to normal fertility and reproduction. Iron supports red blood cell formation and oxygen transportation around the body, plus iron, magnesium and niacin contribute to a reduction in tiredness and fatigue. All of these nutrients and more can be found in Pregnacare at safe and moderate levels for pregnancy.
* Addition of Vitamin B12 to folic acid supplements to optimise the prevention of Spina Bifida and other Neural Tube Defects, Professor John M. Scott, Biomedical Sciences Institute, Trinity College, Dublin 2, Ireland
Which Pregnacare Supplements Contain Folic Acid?
All of the Pregnacare range of supplements, including Pregnacare Conception, designed for when you’re trying for a baby, and Pregnacare, for when you’re already pregnant, contain the exact levels of folic acid (400micrograms) and vitamin D (10micrograms) recommended by the UK Department of Health.
Make sure you read our post on the reasons to consider taking a combined pregnancy supplement.
Should I Take Folic Acid All The Way Through My Pregnancy?
While The UK Department of Health recommends that all women take a daily supplement containing 400μg of folic acid for at least the first 12 weeks of pregnancy , a new study on cognitive development also found that it is vital to take 400µg folic acid for all 9 months of pregnancy*.
All Pregnacare products provide 400µg folic acid as it helps contribute to maternal tissue growth during pregnancy. Folic acid also contributes to normal psychological function.
*McNulty et al. BMC Medicine (2019) 17:196 Children of mothers taking folic acid throughout pregnancy scored significantly higher on cognitive development at age 3 years and word reasoning at age 7 years, compared to those in whom folic acid supplementation was stopped after the first trimester.
Do I Need To Take Folic Acid After I’ve Given Birth?
There’s no official guidance on needing to take folic acid once you’ve given birth unless you are trying for another baby. However folic has many benefits for general health, including that it contributes to the normal function of the immune system and contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. Folic Acid is safe to take when you are breastfeeding as is not harmful to the baby, and is included in Pregnacare supplements for after birth; Pregnacare Breast-feeding and New Mum.
Additional Questions You Might Have About Folic Acid And Pregnancy
Can I Take Pregnacare And Folic Acid Together? Can I Take Pregnacare Plus And Folic Acid Together?
If you are already taking Pregnacare, and you are not at any increased risk of NTDs, then there is no need to take any additional supplemental folic acid. All of the Pregnacare range of supplements, including Pregnacare Conception, designed for when you’re trying for a baby, and Pregnacare, for when you’re already pregnant, contain the exact levels of folic acid (400micrograms) and vitamin D (10micrograms) recommended by the UK Department of Health.
Can I Take Wellwoman And Folic Acid Together?
Wellwoman multivitamin supplements contain the exact levels of folic acid (400micrograms) as recommended by the UK Department of Health for women of child bearing age, who may fall pregnant, as well as an advanced range of nutrients to help support women. However, if you are specifically thinking about trying for a baby or are already pregnant, then our Pregnacare range is specifically designed to help support women at this time and better suited for this stage of your life.
Our Pregnacare range of multivitamin supplements, including Pregnacare Conception, designed for when you’re trying for a baby, and Pregnacare, for when you’re pregnant, contain the exact levels of folic acid (400micrograms) as recommended by the UK Department of Health.
As both Wellwoman and Pregnacare provide comprehensive multivitamin formulas, there is no need to take both, as taking them together could lead to an overconsumption of nutrients. Choose the product best suited to your needs at the time.
Can I Take Feroglobin And Pregnacare Together?
During pregnancy, your body needs more iron than before you were expecting. Iron helps support the formation of haemoglobin for red blood cells and also helps oxygen being carried around the body. It is also important to maintain iron levels during pregnancy, as if you do not consume enough iron then this could affect your energy levels. Lean meat, green leafy vegetables, dried fruit, and nuts contain iron, and some breakfast cereals are fortified with iron.
You might be wondering if you can take Feroglobin in pregnancy and if you can take Feroglobin and Pregnacare together. Feroglobin is safe to take during pregnancy, if you are advised to take it or feel that you may need to safeguard your iron intake. It is available in a variety of formats, from Feroglobin slow-release tablets to Feroglobin Liquid.
While Feroglobin is safe to take during pregnancy, taking Feroglobin and Pregnacare together would lead to doubling up of certain nutrients such as iron. We recommend you consult with your pharmacist or GP or midwife, pharmacist regarding your specific nutritional requirements, and if taking an extra iron supplement like Feroglobin, in addition to Pregnacare, would be right for you.
Please note that it is perfectly safe to take any of our Pregnacare products at any time before, during or after pregnancy.
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