Question

A 26-year-old primigravida at 10 weeks' gestation attends for antenatal care. She has no significant medical history. According to Australian recommendations, what dose of folic acid is appropriate to reduce the risk of neural tube defects in this low-risk pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Folic acid 0.5 mg daily from at least 1 month preconception until 12 weeks' gestation

Answer

Folic acid 5 mg daily throughout pregnancy

Answer

Folic acid 0.1 mg daily only in the third trimester

Answer

No folic acid supplementation is required in low-risk pregnancies

Answer

Folic acid 5 mg once weekly

Practice question

A 26-year-old primigravida at 10 weeks' gestation attends for antenatal care. She has no significant medical history. According to Australian recommendations, what dose of folic acid is appropriate to reduce the risk of neural tube defects in this low-risk pregnancy?