Question 1

can i take prenatal vitamins at night, without food? anything else makes me sick.

Accepted Answer

Yes!: While its ok to take vitamins at night without food. It's important to remember that certain vitamins are far soluble. That means that they will not be absorbed well if you are on an empty stomach. So, if you eat dinner a little earlier and then take your vitamins at bed time, it should be ok

Question 2

m 8 weeks pregnant,  is there any problem if i take biotin 5000 in morning and nestabs abc prenatal vitamins capsule n soft gel capsule one at night

Accepted Answer

Probably not: But biotin deficiency is rare and biotin readily available from dietary sources so that the need for the supplement is questionable, especially in such a large dose.  There is really no data to indicate harm in taking it, but in pregnancy we like to err on the side of caution and avoid things that are not clearly indicated.

Question 3

i'm in my 2nd trimester of pregnancy and my morning sickness has subdued. at night i take prenatal vitamins an hour after eating & i always feel very nauseous & i end up vomiting. why is this happening?

Accepted Answer

Maybe iron.: Prenatal vitamins have more iron in them than regular vitamins which may be upsetting your stomach.  You could taking the vitamin as half after breakfast and half after dinner to see if that helps.  I'd also take it right after dinner (don't wait an hour).  You could try a different brand (but they all have iron).  Start with half tab twice a day with food and let me know if it helps -.

Question 4

is it ok to take prenatal vitamins while on the monthly cycle?

Accepted Answer

Yes!: Prenatal vitamins are a safe way to ensure your body is receiving essential vitamins and Folic Acid -- you can take daily without regard to your monthly cycle.

Question 5

is it ok to take prenatal vitamins if your not pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It's actually better to take them before pregnant to prevent birth defects.

Question 6

is it ok to take the prenatal vitamins after finishing lactating? these vitamins have help for my severe allergy?

Accepted Answer

YES: It is perfectly safe to take prenatal vitamins any time until menopause (after menopause it is best to avoid taking vitamins with iron). Most prenatal vitamins are well-rounded multivitamins. I am happy to hear they have helped your allergy, consider adding extra vit. C (1-2, 000 mg 2x/day) extra b5 (500 mg 2-3x/day) and consider trying stinging nettles extract and quercitin as well.

Question 7

taking prenatal vitamins.love the combination.not trying to get pregnant though.it has 27 mg iron, too much? is it ok to take even not getting preg?

Accepted Answer

PN vitamins: The amounts of vitamins and nutrients in "pre-natal vitamins" are in excess of daily requirements for non-pregnant individuals.  The iron content is not "too much", but that and other ingredients can cause problems if in excess.  A "one a day" vitamin supplement for women is usually enough.

Question 8

is it ok to take adult multivitamin gummies while pregnant if prenatal vitamins won't stay down?

Accepted Answer

Not best plan...: Some vitamins are not safe in pregnancy in high doses.   For this reason its best to avoid regular adult vitamins because the dose may be too high.  There are gummy prenatal vitamins if that is what you are able to hold down.   They are sold at places like CVS, Wallmart and Amazon.com.  Best wishes!

Question 9

i am breastfeeding my 2 month old and feel a cold coming on. is it ok to take airborne to help fight it? i am still taking my prenatal vitamins, too.

Accepted Answer

Save your money: This product will not prevent a cold, it may help with symptoms a little, but your prenatal vitamins are sufficient.

Question 10

is it safe to take 5, 000 units of vitamin d & omega-3 along with my prenatal vitamins?  is it ok to take them both before and after pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

No: That is an extremely high dose of vitamin d. More recent studies have suggested that these high doses are not warranted or advisable. Discuss with your OB doc before you start taking these various supplements. I would stay with Folic Acid and prenatal vitamins only.

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Can i take prenatal vitamins at night, without food? anything else makes me sick.

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M 8 weeks pregnant, is there any problem if i take biotin 5000 in morning and nestabs abc prenatal vitamins capsule n soft gel capsule one at night

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I'm in my 2nd trimester of pregnancy and my morning sickness has subdued. at night i take prenatal vitamins an hour after eating & i always feel very nauseous & i end up vomiting. why is this happening?

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Is it ok to take prenatal vitamins while on the monthly cycle?

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Is it ok to take prenatal vitamins if your not pregnant?

A member asked:

Is it ok to take the prenatal vitamins after finishing lactating? these vitamins have help for my severe allergy?

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Taking prenatal vitamins.love the combination.not trying to get pregnant though.it has 27 mg iron, too much? is it ok to take even not getting preg?

A member asked:

Is it ok to take adult multivitamin gummies while pregnant if prenatal vitamins won't stay down?

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I am breastfeeding my 2 month old and feel a cold coming on. is it ok to take airborne to help fight it? i am still taking my prenatal vitamins, too.

A member asked:

Is it safe to take 5, 000 units of vitamin d & omega-3 along with my prenatal vitamins? is it ok to take them both before and after pregnancy?

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