FOLIC ACID Flashcards by Chillu P | Brainscape

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dose of folic acid in regular pregnancy

A

400mcg
from before conception till WK12 of pregnancy

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dose of folic acid if risk of NTD in pregnancy

Neural Tube Defects

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5mg
from before conception till WK12 of pregnancy

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Risk factors of neural tube defects (NTDs)

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smoking
sickle cell anaemia
diabetes
obesity
use of antieplieptic
use of anti-malarial drugs

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