Question 1

can i give prenatal vitamins to my children?

Accepted Answer

Better if you don't: Prenatal vitamins contain a lot of the same things, but in different quantities that are more appropriate to a mom than to a kid.  They are also in forms that children will generally find less palatable than vitamins designed for children.

Question 2

can you take prenatal vitamins for no particular reason, or would that overdose you with vitamins?

Accepted Answer

Not harmful: A prenatal vitamin would not be harmful. However, if you get a good, balanced diet, you would not need it, with one exception; a supplement of 400 micrograms daily of folate (folic acid) (found in multivitamins and prenatal vits) is recommended for women even before they get pregnant to reduce the risk of some birth defects in the babies. A good iphone resource for preventive topics is my health checklist 2012.

Question 3

can i take 2 brands of prenatal vitamins at a time? will it be overdose or not?

Accepted Answer

One is enough: One prenatal vitamin is adequate, no reason to take two a day.  If you mean can you switch brands doing pregnancy or pre conception, yes, that is not a concern.

Question 4

could you get an iron overdose if you take prenatal vitamins and are not pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: If not taken as directed, it's possible.

Question 5

can anyone take prenatal vitamins?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

can prenatal vitamins be taken at night?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

can you crush prenatal vitamins and eat them ?

Accepted Answer

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 8

what do i need to know about prenatal vitamins?

Accepted Answer

Take one: There are many brands of prenatal vitamins each with a slightly different compilation of vitamins. The best one to take is the one that you like. Folate (folic acid) in prenatal vitamins has been shows to prevent certain birth defects especially if taken before pregnancy. Find one you like and take it daily.

Question 9

can i take prenatal vitamins that expired 7 months ago?

Accepted Answer

Possibly, but why?: You would probably be ok taking these vitamins, but I would recommend getting new ones.  There is still some risk that the potency of the expired vitamins would be lower, and not give your child the benefits you are taking them for.  Get a new bottle.  Take care and stay healthy!

Question 10

are gummy prenatal vitamins as good as prenatal tablet?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: They have enough Folic Acid to be helpful, but they lack iron. Supplemental iron is very important. Many women start pregnancy with low iron already, and then the baby continues to take from you. You should find some iron supplement that you can take with these.

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