Question

A 28-year-old woman presents for review at 12 weeks of gestation. She is concerned about folic acid supplementation. How long should she continue taking folic acid?

Accepted Answer

Until the end of the first trimester (12 weeks)

Answer

Stop immediately at 12 weeks

Answer

Until 20 weeks of gestation

Answer

Continue throughout the entire pregnancy

Answer

Until 4 weeks postpartum

Practice question

A 28-year-old woman presents for review at 12 weeks of gestation. She is concerned about folic acid supplementation. How long should she continue taking folic acid?