 [ Symptoms ] what is postpartum depression [ Disease ] the upper intake level ul for folic acid during pregnancy is 1000mcg 1mg the ul is the highest level of daily nutrient intake that is likely to pose no risk of adverse health effects the ul does not apply to individuals who are treated with the nutrient under medical supervision i would talk to your doctor about the additional folic acid you are getting from you vitamin to see if that is okay also a prenatal vitamin is better than a regular vitamin because it contains higher levels of key nutrients needed during pregnancy such as iron congratulations on your pregnancy