Question 1

can you crush prenatal vitamins and eat them ?

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Yes, but why?: That probably would not taste very good and you could get bits of vitamin stuck in your esophagus.  If you have trouble swallowing capsules, look for a liquid prenatal vitamin.

Question 2

is it safe to crush prenatal vitamins and put them in my food? the pill is too big to swallow whole

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Yes: That will be absolutely fine to get your daily dose of vitamins. 
Best wishes
Dr M

Question 3

best prenatal vitamins to take?

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Ideally with 5-MTHF: Most prenatals are fairly similar but there's a subtle yet important difference. About 30% of people can't convert Folic Acid to its active form, l-5-mthf, so to be on the safe side it's best to take one with that form like prenatal nutrients (pure encapsulations) , basic prenatal (thorne) or prenatal pro (designs for health). These also have biotin, which is important, & natural e, not synthetic.

Question 4

can anyone take prenatal vitamins?

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A non pregnant: Woman can take them but if you are not preg or breast feeding a good multi-vitamin would be better.

Question 5

are prenatal vitamins good for you?

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Being Pregnant: Yes. Of course. I would believe that the prenatal book you bought or got at the beginning of your pregnancy will advise you to take prenatal vitamins and most obs that i know also recommend this for their patients.

Question 6

why are prenatal vitamins important?

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Healthy baby: Folic acid (folate) is an important component of prenatal vitamins.  It has been shown to decrease the risk of neural tube defects in women who get at least 1mg daily.  These are birth defects that include types of spina bifida.  The neural tube (which forms the brain and spinal cord) is formed by the 28th day of pregnancy, before many know they are pregnant.

Question 7

when do women take prenatal vitamins?

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When pregnant: When they are pregnant . But you should start taking Folic Acid before pregnancy begins.

Question 8

what prenatal vitamins should be taken?

Accepted Answer

Talk to an OB: I'm going to assume that since you haven't already been given prenatal vitamins, you don't have an obstetrician yet.  If you're pregnant, you need one asap.  
Prenatal vitamins are essentially a good multivitamin with extra folic acid.  There are many types with formulas that differ from one another a little.  Which formula is a matter of your obstetrician's preference.

Question 9

when should you start prenatal vitamins?

Accepted Answer

Immediately: You should start prenatal vitamins when you start being prenatal.

Question 10

can prenatal vitamins be taken at night?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Prenatals can be taken at any time of day.

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