Folic acid and constipation

Oohhh I better go back up then!!

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Originally Posted by atomic sagebrush

NONONONONONO!!!!! You must not quit OR dial back your folic acid when you're pregnant! Continue taking the elevated 2000 mcg dosage throughout the first trimester and then SLOWLY reduce your dosage over several weeks until you're taking the normal amount in your prenatals.

I think it's somewhat unlikely that FA is making people constipated, it may be something else you're taking/eating. Iron will FOR SURE upset your stomach.

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Just wondering why we have to take the increased dose of folic acid in the first trimester? Is it because we would have been on the boy diet pre conceiving and the body is still affected by it? I'm happy to take it, just wondering what the indication is?

I am guessing it may be why?

I started on Elevit today and will also take an extra fa tablet for good measure.

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Originally Posted by Bec

Just wondering why we have to take the increased dose of folic acid in the first trimester? Is it because we would have been on the boy diet pre conceiving and the body is still affected by it? I'm happy to take it, just wondering what the indication is?

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No, it's because once you are taking a higher dose of folic acid (which you should be because the TTC boy diet is so harsh on FA), any reduction in folic acid when the baby still needs it is just not a good idea. If you were taking a lot of FA and suddenly stop, your body was used to the FA intake where it was and might not function in the same way after the supply goes away.

Oh ok, gotcha. Thanks atomic!