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We will soon start planning for a baby. I am 29. And this will be my first time. Someone told me it's good to start taking folic acid before trying to conceive as it reduces chances of birth defects in the baby. Is it true? I asked a doctor n she prescribed me tablet ovabless. Is it a folic acid tablet? Are there any side effects?
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No problem. You can take it.
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It has folic acid in it.
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Yes antioxidants and folic acid both are very much important,,u should take it
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Folic acid is important to take. Maximum indian females are deficient in folic acid. It prevent neural tube defects on babies and thus avoids abortion level also. So you can have it. Try and have relations in fertile period so the chances increases try for 6 months naturally for 6 months without stress. If you don't get success then it is advisable to see an infertility specialist regards.
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