Can I take folic acid during pregnancy and breastfeeding?

What should you do if you are pregnant during breastfeeding? You should go to the hospital for a physical examination as soon as possible after you become pregnant to avoid missing the best time for an abortion. Whether you can continue breastfeeding should be based on the child's adaptation and the body's recovery. If you are sure you can't have it, you can only have an abortion, but the time for medical abortion is relatively long. Generally, it takes 3 days of medicine to discharge the fetus, and it may not be completely discharged at once. If things go wrong, you may have to have an abortion, and you cannot breastfeed during the medication period.

You can also have an abortion immediately, which is quick. Abortions are divided into two types: painless and painful. The former is performed under general anesthesia, which does not hurt the patient, but breastfeeding must be stopped on the same day, and breastfeeding can be resumed after the drug is completely metabolized (generally, the general anesthesia lasts for 6 hours, but it varies from person to person). Painful abortion is a normal abortion, which generally does not require any drugs and will not affect breastfeeding, but it will be a little painful. Regardless of which method is used, you must ask clearly whether you need to take antiviral drugs, and tell the doctor that you are breastfeeding so that the doctor can choose antibiotics that can be taken during breastfeeding.

What to do if you are pregnant while breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding is not recommended during pregnancy because the body's growth hormone metabolism changes, affecting milk secretion.

If you are sure you cannot keep the baby, you can only have an abortion. However, medical abortion takes a long time, usually after taking medicine for 3 days, the baby will be discharged, and it may not be completely discharged at once. If things go wrong, you may need an abortion, and you cannot breastfeed while taking medicine. It is not as fast as an immediate abortion. Ordinary abortion generally does not require any medication and is not likely to affect breastfeeding. If there is no special medication, it is generally recommended to resume breastfeeding half a month after the operation. Pay attention to rest and improve nutrition.

1. Why take folic acid supplements?

Prevent neural tube defects and cleft lip.

2. When should I start taking folic acid supplements?

Generally in the first three months of pregnancy (the three months before preparing for pregnancy) and the first to third months during pregnancy. Supplementing with multivitamin tablets for pregnant women containing folic acid tablets, such as Elevit, can be continued until birth or even after weaning.

3. How much folic acid supplement is enough?

Generally, the minimum amount is 400ug per day, and it is distributed completely free of charge in the community. Elevit contains 800ug and is usually taken one tablet per day. However, different people require different amounts of folic acid tablets, especially those who have experienced miscarriage, who may need a larger amount. You can do a folic acid gene test to provide specific guidance for medication!

4. Is it better to eat more?

No, too much may cause poisoning. You can also supplement folic acid tablets with the green leafy vegetables, fruits and liver you eat regularly!