Medicines & protocols
Health Canada and SOGC advise a folic acid-containing multivitamin before conception and through early pregnancy. A higher dose is advised in certain circumstances — for example a previous affected pregnancy, diabetes, obesity, epilepsy medication or malabsorption — and should be decided with a clinician.
Also known as: folate, prenatal vitamin
Related Canada guides
Sources
- Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) patient information
- Health Canada
Last reviewed: September 9, 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.