What Folic Medications Are Safe To Take During The Fifth Week Of Pregnancy?

Posted on Mon, 16 Apr 2018

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Question : I am in 5th Week of pregnancy. What all tests should I go for and What folic medicine is best prescribed?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:

Tests needed depend on your physical status.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

In early pregnancy you need to go for beta HCG test and an ultrasound scan to confirm the pregnancy and to rule out ectopic pregnancy. You also need to have routine blood tests like hemoglobin, blood group and tests for hepatitis, HIV, etc.

All these test and other tests need to be selected after a careful examination by your gynecologist. In case there is any history of previous abortion then infections may also need to be ruled out.

In early pregnancy daily folic acid supplementation is recommended of 5 mg once a day.

Hope I have answered your query.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Rakhi Tayal, OBGYN

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy