When I came off the contraceptive pill several years ago, my doctor advised me to start taking Folic Acid straight away.  I heeded her advice, and took the supplement daily until I found out I was pregnant (several months later).  I then switched to pregnancy supplement, Pregnacare.  

At my 12-week scan I was delighted to discover that I was expecting twins!  My midwife prescribed Folic Acid and Iron tablets which, thanks to our wonderful NHS in the UK, I received free of charge throughout the rest of my pregnancy.  Thus, I no longer had to buy the  branded supplement, Pregnacare.

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