Folic acid dose high bmi

[Claire1016]

I have a bmi of 38 and am 9 weeks. To date I've been taking pregnacare, at 5 weeks my GP wasn't bothered about me taking higher dose folio acid because of my weight. At the weekend however I met my midwife and she said I should take high dose folic acid. Should I now come off pregnacare and take the 5mg FA? And do I need a prescription for the higher dose? Thanks.

 

[scn]

You need a prescription for that dose xx

 

[Maaaaaac]

My GP said its okay to take both. Pregnacare only has 0.4mg of folic acid so taking 5mg on top is fine. Ive been taking both for a few weeks now. You def need a prescription for the 5mg one though. Just tell GP that midwife recommended it.

 

[Maaaaaac]

Oh yes meant to say the max dose is 10mg so dont worry

 

[Claire1016]

Thanks for that!