Why does taking folic acid during pregnancy cause stomach pain?
Disease description:
I am one month pregnant now. Recently, I always feel stomach pain after taking folic acid, although I never had this problem before. Could it be caused by the folic acid? What causes stomach pain when taking folic acid during pregnancy?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lv Aiming
Taking folic acid during pregnancy causing stomach pain may be due to irritation of the stomach by folic acid. Folic acid is primarily used to prevent fetal neural tube defects and should be taken during preconception and the first three months of pregnancy. To reduce stomach irritation while taking folic acid, you can try simple methods such as taking it after meals or consuming it together with food.
