can folic acid cause multiples in pregnancy?
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Folic Acid Not Tied to Multiple Births Jan. 31, 2003 -- Women who take folic acid supplements before or during pregnancy are not any more likely to have a multiple birth, such as twins or triplets, according to new research.
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Take 400 Micrograms of Folic Acid Every Day Folic acid is a B vitamin. If a woman has enough folic acid in her body at least 1 month before and during pregnancy, it can help prevent major birth defects of the baby's brain and spine.
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Your odds of conceiving triplets (or more) on Clomid is even lower: less than 1% (less than one in 100 pregnancies.) Fertility drugs have a reputation for causing multiple pregnancies—meaning more than one child is conceived at one time, resulting in twins, triplets, or even more babies.
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All pregnant women should take at least 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid daily. Many pre-natal vitamins contain 600 mcg of folic acid. Taking folic acid after you discover you're pregnant may not be soon enough. Many women don't realize they're pregnant until six weeks or more after conception.
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It can occur for the first time during pregnancy and symptoms can increase with each stage of pregnancy. Women who have had a family history, had multiple pregnancies, a previous pregnancy with RLS and low levels of some key vitamins and nutrients have a higher chance of experiencing RLS during pregnancy.
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A: Yes, it can. Folic acid deficiency can cause a range of gastrointestinal problems, including diarrhea, stomach pain, and indigestion.
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Folic Acid May Fight Down Syndrome. April 17, 2003 -- Taking folic acid supplements before and during early pregnancy may not only help prevent neural tube defects in babies, but it may also reduce the risk of Down syndrome.
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Children's vitamins that have folic acid can also be used. If you stop taking a prenatal multivitamin, you should take one tablet of folic acid daily (0.4 mg, which is 400 micrograms per day). Folic acid tablets will not worsen nausea.
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When planning to become pregnant, women who have already had a pregnancy affected by a neural tube defect should consult with their healthcare provider. CDC recommends that these women consume 4,000 mcg of folic acid each day one month before becoming pregnant and through the first three months of pregnancy.
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Combining supplements (such as taking a folic acid supplement along with your multivitamin) can be unsafe because you run the risk of overdosing on a particular nutrient. Taking more than twice the RDA of any nutrient should be avoided during pregnancy.
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Research suggests that taking 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid daily might reduce the risk of birth defects that can lead to miscarriage. Start taking this B vitamin every day before you intend to get pregnant.
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You usually take folic acid once a day, but sometimes you only need to take it once a week. Most adults and children can take folic acid. If you're pregnant or trying for a baby, it's recommended you take folic acid until you're 12 weeks pregnant. It helps your baby grow normally.
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Pregnant women who take the recommended folic acid supplements may be more likely to have twins, say researchers in Sweden. The supplements cut the risk of birth defects, but twins have their own problems – they are more likely to be premature, have low birth weights and suffer from cerebral palsy.
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Increased hCG levels can be an indicator of a pregnancy that includes twins, but it's not conclusive evidence. (It could just mean that your pregnancy dates have been miscalculated.)
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Deficiencies in iron and folic acid during pregnancy can potentially negatively impact the health of the mother, her pregnancy, as well as fetal development. Evidence has shown that the use of iron and folic acid supplements is associated with a reduced risk of iron deficiency and anaemia in pregnant women.
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Low levels of folic acid can cause megaloblastic anemia. With this condition, red blood cells are larger than normal.
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In fact, most women carrying twins, triplets or more will go on to have uneventful pregnancies and healthy babies. However, there are conditions that can arise in any pregnancy, such as anaemia, preeclampsia or gestational diabetes, which are more common in multiple pregnancies and are therefore worth watching out for.