This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Obstetric Care in RCH: Visits, IFA, TT, MCH Indicators, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Iron and Folic acid is staed during which period of pregnancy? 
Select and explain. 
A. First trimester, B. Second trimester, C. Third trimester, D. Puerperium
B: Second trimester
Answer: B: Second trimester 
Explanation: Adult iron folic acid (IFA) tablets requirement during pregnancy: One tablet per day (60 mg Iron + 500 mcg Folic acid) Staed during second trimester of pregnancy (4th month POG) Given for 180 days during Pregnancy and 180 days Post paum.