Question 1

are prenatal vitamins good for you?

Accepted Answer

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 2

why are prenatal vitamins important?

Accepted Answer

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 3

is taking expired prenatal vitamins safe?

Accepted Answer

Wrong question: A better question is, "is taking expired prenatal vitamins effective?"  the answer is, maybe.  The expiration date is the date beyond which the manufacturer will not guarantee potency.  In other words, if you take old vitamins they might not do what they are intended to do.  It's unlikely they'll hurt you.

Question 4

what happens if i don't take any prenatal vitamins?

Accepted Answer

Increased risk: Prenatal vitamins are formulated both to provide the expectant mother with what she needs herself, and to provide certain nutrients that decrease the risk of certain birth defects.  Most notably, the extra folate (folic acid) decreased the risk of spinal cord defects in babies.  Does this mean that if you don't take them your baby will have a spinal cord defect?  No it doesn't.  But the risk will be increased.

Question 5

i'm wondering why are my prenatal vitamins making me sick?

Accepted Answer

See details: It may be the iron in them. Speak with your obstetrician.

Question 6

can prenatal vitamins cause nausea?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Absolutely they can cause nausea.  Be sure to take them on a full stomach, as this can help.  If the nausea persists, try a different prenatal vitamin. There are many to choose from.

Question 7

can prenatal vitamins cause cramps?

Accepted Answer

No.: They shouldn't cause cramping.  Make sure you stay hydrated and get some exercise!

Question 8

do prenatal vitamins cause bloating?

Accepted Answer

Prenatal vit: Some prental vitamins can have side effects like nausea, vomiting, bloating etc, it depends how you take them and what ingredients it has.

Question 9

can prenatal vitamins cause diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is possible that it might be the cause if you've started taking it and nothing else has changed in your diet.

Question 10

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.

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