Folic Acid for Pregnancy and Conception

The NHS recommends that you should take 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid every day during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.

If you have an increased chance of neural tube defects during your pregnancy, you may have to take a higher daily dosage of folic acid, which will usually be 5mg a day.

If you’re unsure whether you’re taking enough folic acid, speak to your doctor, pharmacist, or health visitor for advice.

You can buy folic acid supplements over the counter, and we supply lots of different brands of folic acid products here at Chemist 4 U.

The NHS advises that you should take 400mcg of folic acid during the first 12 weeks of your pregnancy.

If you’re planning to become pregnant, you should take these folic acid supplements before your pregnancy too.

If you didn’t take folic acid before your pregnancy, you should start to take it as soon as you discover you’re pregnant.