Well I had my very first midwife appointment , it was basically 10 mins giving them my name and address and a wee sample .
I have my actual booking in appointment at 10 weeks next week
So basically midwife advised I should take 5000mcg !!!! folic instead of the normal 400mcg
Basically because I'm overweight so she's contacted my gp to get it prescribed
I'm only just 30 so neural tube defect risk should be low and my last pregnancy was healthy
But the neural tube is closed at 7 weeks according to research I've read so surely taking a higher dose now at past 9 weeks is not going to make a huge difference
And it makes me feel like poop , horrid stomach cramps etc . However she insists I take it
Feeling deflated
I have my actual booking in appointment at 10 weeks next week
So basically midwife advised I should take 5000mcg !!!! folic instead of the normal 400mcg
Basically because I'm overweight so she's contacted my gp to get it prescribed
I'm only just 30 so neural tube defect risk should be low and my last pregnancy was healthy
But the neural tube is closed at 7 weeks according to research I've read so surely taking a higher dose now at past 9 weeks is not going to make a huge difference
And it makes me feel like poop , horrid stomach cramps etc . However she insists I take it
Feeling deflated