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Folic acid
About folic acid
Who can and cannot take it
How and when to take it
Side effects
Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility
Taking folic acid with other medicines and herbal supplements
Common questions
Related conditions
Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia
Pregnancy
Useful resources
B vitamins and folic acid
Vitamins, supplements and nutrition in pregnancy