I forgot to take folic acid!!!

[Hunni2]

I'm 15 weeks pregnant with my 2nd and I only remembered about taking folic acid 2 weeks ago!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! For some reason, (probably running around after a 21mth old) the thought never occurred to me......should I be worried????? :(

[~Candy~]

Some ppl don't believe in taking anything..
But...between you and I...it's better late than never :) I don't think you have anything to worry about :)

[Jamaica]

My best friend didnt no she was pregnant til she was 15 weeks so didnt take anything or get an NT scan (which she would have if she had known) and she now has a healthy 6wk old son.
My ob told me not to bother taking folate after 12weeks as its been proven that after this time it doesnt do anything, unless your low in folate in your diet in general. The things folate is proven to often prevent are all set in stone by 12weeks. I wouldnt stress though. Its taken as a precaution and Im sure you will be fine.

[lilpearl]

Taking folic acid supplements is optional. I haven't bothered in my last pregnancies, as I simply wouldn't be able to remember, I'm so busy, and I have a good diet, so not a worry :)