QuestionSBA
QuestionChoice
Folic acid should be taken as it helps form the neural tube and can prevent anencephaly and spina bifida.
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400 micrograms of folic acid every day – from planning pregnancy until 12 weeks pregnant
QuestionChoice
Folic acid should be taken as it helps form the neural tube once the neural tube has formed, there is no need to take it
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400 micrograms of folic acid every day – from planning pregnancy until birth
QuestionChoice
The standard dose of folic acid for otherwise healthy women during pregnancy should be 400 micrograms. 5mg is given to women at higher risk of conceiving a child with a neural tube defect (NTD). Women are higher risk if: either partner has a NTD, they had a previous NTD pregnancy, family history of NTD, taking antiepileptic drugs, have coeliac disease, diabetes, or thalassaemia trait or if the woman is obese (body mass index of 30 kg/m2 or more).
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5mg of folic acid every day – from planning pregnancy until 12 weeks pregnant
QuestionChoice
The standard dose should be 400 micrograms 5mg is given to women at higher risk of conceiving a child with a neural tube defect (NTD). Women are higher risk if: either partner has a NTD, they had a previous NTD pregnancy, family history of NTD, taking antiepileptic drugs, have coeliac disease, diabetes, or thalassaemia trait or if the woman is obese (body mass index of 30 kg/m2 or more). Additionally women should take it till 12 weeks of pregnancy.
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5mg of folic acid every day – from planning pregnancy until 8 weeks pregnant
QuestionChoice
Folic acid should be taken until 12 weeks
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400 micrograms of folic acid every day – from planning pregnancy until 8 weeks pregnant
Concept
Chapter
2693
4474
Supplements and vitamins in pregnancy
Topic
174
Obstetrics
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A previously fit and well 23 year old wants to become pregnant.

What advice should you give her regarding supplementation?
a