Question 1

can prenatal vitamins balance your hormones?

Accepted Answer

Prenatal Vitamins: No, but they contain folic acid 1 mg which has been shown to protect against neural tube defects such as spina bifida and contains iron and other vitamins and minerals needed by the mother for a healthy pregnancy.

Question 2

do prenatal vitamins contain hormones?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: They vary a bit, but in general, most contain at least:
400 mcg of folic acid, 
400 iu of vitamin d, 
200 to 300 mg of calcium, 
70 mg of vitamin c, 
3 mg of thiamine, 
2 mg of riboflavin, 
20 mg of niacin, 
6 mcg of vitamin b12, 
10 mg of vitamin e, 
15 mg of zinc, 
17 mg of iron, 
 none of these is a hormone.

Question 3

can prenatal vitamins affect your hormones?

Accepted Answer

No: But they are excellent to take for your pregnancy.

Question 4

what could i do 2rebuild my hormones level my doctor perscribed me with prenatal vitamins/iron &birth control for 3mths what else 2do/take?

Accepted Answer

Diet/exercise: The prenatal vitamins and birth control pills are good. it would also be helpful if you ate lots of fresh fruits and vegetables and avoided fast food. Avoid alcohol and too much caffeine. Exercise every day even if it is just walking for 30 minutes. Get plenty of sleep and drink at least 64 oz of water daily. Good luck.

Question 5

best prenatal vitamins to take?

Accepted Answer

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 6

when should you start prenatal vitamins?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

when should you stop taking prenatal vitamins?

Accepted Answer

Not for a while: Continue to take your prenatal vitamins until you are done breast feeding, which will hopefully be at least a year after you've given birth.  As long as you continue to take your prenatals, your baby will get a good dose of most vitamins directly from you.  The exception is vitamin d, which doesn't come out in the milk.  Supplement your baby with at least 400iu of vitamin d daily.

Question 8

what happen if you take two prenatal vitamins?

Accepted Answer

Most likely: No significant issues if you take 2 vitamins by mistake.

Question 9

is it ok to give sr citizen prenatal vitamins?

Accepted Answer

Other option better: No harm in it, really, but a prenatal vitamin may not contain the amount of other vitamins and minerals (like calcium and vitamin d) recommended for this age. A multivitamin specifically formulated for older men or women would be a better option.

Question 10

what is the best way to take prenatal vitamins?

Accepted Answer

Any way: Chewables or tablet form, as long as you can tolerate taking the vitamins, that is what is important. Prenatal vitamins are SUPPLEMENTS to a healthy, well-balanced diet. In addition, if you are planning to conceive, best to start a prenatal or multivitamin supplement (extra folic acid) 2-3 months prior to conception and throughout the first trimester. I personally prefer DHA in the prenatals.

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