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Is The Fetus Safe If Taking Folic Acid Regularly?

hi my name is parvinder i got married for october 2009 and my last 4 month baby is suffring from annancafaly i abort that baby on 2nd oct 2010 and presently i am pregnant for last approx 3 month is this baby is safe?and i take regular folic acid for last 5 month.and my baby heart beet is ok.
Mon, 12 Oct 2015
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Hello dear ,I understand your concern.In my opinion the folic acid is very essential in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.As you had past history of fetal anamoly I suggest you to go for detailed anamoly scan called TIFFA around 20-24 weeks.So the well being of fetus can be known by it.20% of anamolies might not be detected in TIFFA but major anamolies can be found.So relax.Its good that you have taken folic acid regularly.Maternal serum AFP (Alfa feto protein) can also be helpful as it might be elevated in anencephaly cases.
Best regards...Dr.Srilatha
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Is The Fetus Safe If Taking Folic Acid Regularly?

Hello dear ,I understand your concern.In my opinion the folic acid is very essential in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.As you had past history of fetal anamoly I suggest you to go for detailed anamoly scan called TIFFA around 20-24 weeks.So the well being of fetus can be known by it.20% of anamolies might not be detected in TIFFA but major anamolies can be found.So relax.Its good that you have taken folic acid regularly.Maternal serum AFP (Alfa feto protein) can also be helpful as it might be elevated in anencephaly cases. Best regards...Dr.Srilatha