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How much HCG does Superdrug detect?

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How much HCG does Superdrug detect?

They’re cheap and in theory detect beta hCG as early as the very sensitive Superdrug test mentioned above (10mIU/ml). In hospital and GP surgeries we use plain strip tests and they really are just as good.

Should I take folic acid pregnant?

Folic acid before and during pregnancy It’s important to take a 400 micrograms folic acid tablet every day before you’re pregnant and until you’re 12 weeks pregnant. Folic acid can help prevent birth defects known as neural tube defects, including spina bifida.

How many weeks are you when it shows on a pregnancy test?

If you don’t want to wait until you’ve missed your period, you should wait at least one to two weeks after you had sex. If you are pregnant, your body needs time to develop detectable levels of HCG. This typically takes seven to 12 days after successful implantation of an egg.

What’s the most sensitive pregnancy test UK?

The best pregnancy tests in the UK:

  • Clearblue digital pregnancy test with 2 tests. Editor’s choice.
  • First Response Rapid Result Pregnancy Test – Pack of 2. The best pregnancy test for early testing.
  • ASDA Home Pregnancy Tests 2 Pack. The best budget pregnancy test.
  • Answer One Step Pregnancy Test.
  • Wondfo Pregnancy Test Strips.

Is 4 weeks pregnant too late for folic acid?

Is it too late? No. If you’re still in the early stages of pregnancy, start taking folic acid straight away and carry on until you’re 12 weeks pregnant. If you’re more than 12 weeks pregnant, don’t worry.

What happens if you miss folic acid during pregnancy?

If you do not get enough folic acid before and during pregnancy, your baby is at higher risk for neural tube defects. Neural tube defects are serious birth defects that affect the spine, spinal cord, or brain and may cause death. These include: Spina bifida.

What is the most important vitamin during pregnancy?

FOLIC ACID Folate
1- FOLIC ACID Folate (vitamin B9) is required by the body in higher quantities during pregnancy to help development of your baby’s neural system and for decreasing the chance of birth defects of the brain, spine and spinal cord (neural tube defects) such as spina bifida.

What can you feel at 4 weeks pregnant?

Early pregnancy symptoms (at 4 weeks) a missed period (often one of the first signs of pregnancy) a metallic taste in your mouth. sore breasts. nausea – also known as morning sickness, although you can experience it at any time (read about morning sickness in week 6)