What is better?

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When I had went into options few months ago, they mentioned folic acid and to only take 400 mcg each day. It helps prevent birth defects etc. And apparently cheaper than prenatals. I’m not sure if anyone had both and preferred one, or always stuck with one

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There are prenatal vitamins that have folic acid in them. 
Also your doctor can probably prescribe you a prenatal (with folic acid) so your insurance can take care of the cost.

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i took prenatal vitamins containing folic acid and also a folic acid tab with it for both my pregnancies

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The nice thing about prenatals is they ensure that you’re giving your body everything it needs to create a healthy baby, and to maintain your own health and energy. If you eat a perfectly healthy and balanced diet every day with tons of green veggies then go ahead and skip them, but I personally needed them because veggies made me sick for about 4 months and I had unbelievably unhealthy cravings.
If you decide to just take folic acid, go for 400-800 mg of L-methylfolate (sometimes referred to as 5-MTHF or just plain folate). It’s natural so its more easily absorbed and digested than folic acid, and it won’t cause a potentially harmful buildup in your body. Unfortunately it’s usually more expensive than folic acid, but it’s still cheaper than most prenatals.

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My prenatal has folic acid in it

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My doctor told me prenatals AND folic acid. I checked my prenatals and they have 100% Daily folic acid so I’m too nervous.

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I took prenatal and also had my husband taking folic acid

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My prenatal as well have Folic acid & Iron & like 13-14 other vitamins in them.

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I’m taking prenatals with food derived vitamins, which are supposed to be more bioavailable. 
Folic acid supplements don’t provide iron.
I believe research has shown so far that most people do fine without prenatals but harm hasn’t come of taking them either. I choose to take them as I try to have a varied diet but could do better. 
Neither supplement typically provide much calcium either. I include almond milk, yogurt, and cheese almost daily.

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prenatal vitamins and lots of dark green veggies!

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Mine cost $7.99 and it’s both! And it has enough for 45 days. It’s a yummy gummy I bought at Walmart. I can check the name and post it later!

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