Question 1

what is the difference between prenatal vitamins and a normal multivitamins?

Accepted Answer

More folate, (folic acid) calcium: Pnv have slightly different composition from regular multivitamins: they contain less vitamin a (potentially teratogenic in high doses), more folic acid, more iron and calcium.

Question 2

i've been nursing for over a year now. is it safe if i switch to regular multivitamins from prenatal vitamins?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Summer, the primary purpose of prenatal vitamins is to make sure that the baby has enough folate to assist neural development. Regular multivitamins should be fine now. Make sure your baby is getting the right supplementation, though. Human milk tends to be deficient in Vitamin D and Iron. Speak with your baby's doctor about the right supplements. Hope this helps!

Question 3

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 4

im ttc for the first baby for 3months and im 33yrs old. is it safe to take prenatal vitamins without doctors prescription? currently im in 7dpo and im taking my womens multivitamin, skin,hair,nail vitamins,collagen with fish oil. is safe?

Accepted Answer

: It is recommended that you take prenatal vitamins when trying to get pregnant. It would be good for you to establish a relation with an obstetrician for advice about conception, antenatal and prenatal care.
Wish you good health and a healthy baby!

Question 5

on bc pills&want to take prenatal vitamins in place of a regular multivitamin, will it affect my period making it last longer or affect it at all?

Accepted Answer

No diference: You may take either one. A prenatal vitamin is simply a multivitamin with the appropriate level for pregnant women. Vitamins are not related to your menstrual cycle.

Question 6

should i continue taking my prenatal vitamins post birth? i was taking pregomega plus supplements which included 3 tablets: fish oil tablet, calcium and a multivitamin which had folic acid. or should i switch to normal multivitamin?

Accepted Answer

Use up the remainder: If a woman is in good health with good nutrition, the added vitamins from prenatal vitamins are not noticeable to her body. The Folic Acid in the prenatal vitamins does help decrease the chance of a certain type of serious birth defect (called a neural tube defect). If expecting to get pregnant again soon, she can stay on prenatal vitamins. Otherwise, she can use a regular multivitamin.

Question 7

should my wife take prenatal vitamins or multi vitamin when she pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Prenatal: Pnv are formulated for pregnancy, and are more likely to b covered by health plans.

Question 8

can you take prenatal vitamins along with your regular multi vitamin or just the prenatal while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

: Hi: 
Just the prenatal pill should be sufficient.

Question 9

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 10

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.

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I've been nursing for over a year now. is it safe if i switch to regular multivitamins from prenatal vitamins?

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

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Im ttc for the first baby for 3months and im 33yrs old. is it safe to take prenatal vitamins without doctors prescription? currently im in 7dpo and im taking my womens multivitamin, skin,hair,nail vitamins,collagen with fish oil. is safe?

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On bc pills&want to take prenatal vitamins in place of a regular multivitamin, will it affect my period making it last longer or affect it at all?

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Should i continue taking my prenatal vitamins post birth? i was taking pregomega plus supplements which included 3 tablets: fish oil tablet, calcium and a multivitamin which had folic acid. or should i switch to normal multivitamin?

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Should my wife take prenatal vitamins or multi vitamin when she pregnant?

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Can you take prenatal vitamins along with your regular multi vitamin or just the prenatal while pregnant?

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Are prenatal vitamins good for you?

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Why are prenatal vitamins important?

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