Question 1

is it ok to take prenatal vitamins for anemia and low b and d vitamins even if you are not pregnant or not trying to conceive?

Accepted Answer

Yes, in fact wise: I advise everyone take a quality multivitamin. Prenatals are a type of multivit. which contain B vits and tend to be rich in iron which often helps anemia. I advise everybody takes 5-8000iu of Vit D3 in fall and winter months and year-round if you don't get much mid-day sun without sunscreen  in spring and summer. See http://tinyurl.com/m67hmkg 
I advise a prenatal with the L-5MTHF form of folate (folic acid).

Question 2

what is the best prenatal vitamins to take if you want to get pregnant fast ?

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy: Prenatal vitamins don't actually help you to get pregnant faster. What they do is to provide you with extra folic acid (which helps to protect against neural tube defects) and to help provide you with vitamins you might be deficient in. This is a protection. We are asked not to endorse any specific products or product lines on HealthTap. Good luck.

Question 3

is it okay to take prenatal vitamins even if i'm not  trying to get pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Prenatal vitamins are designed to contain lower levels of some ingredients, eg- vitamin a which can be toxic to the fetus. It makes them more expensive.. There is no benefit in taking them when not pregnant, but ther is definitely no harm.

Question 4

should i take prenatal vitamins before/while we are trying to get pregnant? which prenatal vitamins do you recommend?

Accepted Answer

Healthy diet: I recommend a healthy diet with adequate protein, calories and calcium.  Be sure to get enough folic acid (in most bread and cereal products) or take a folic acid supplement.

You can always take a multivitamin, but focusing on a healthy diet will be better for you and your baby in the long run.

Question 5

is it dangerous to take inofolic acid powder with prenatal vitamins when trying to get pregnant?

Accepted Answer

: Inofolic acid is safe to take, and contains folic acid in amounts preventative of neural tube and spinal cord abnormalities in the fetus.

Question 6

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 7

my husband and i are trying to get pregnant and i've been take prenatal vitamins for a while now. i usually get my cycle around the 5th of each month.

Accepted Answer

Keep trying.: The average monthly chance of conception is ~20%. Keep taking your prenatal vitamins, time sex using ovulation kits, and when your period is late, check a home pregnancy test. If you are not successful for 6 to 12 months, you can consult a fertility doctor. Good luck!

Question 8

can you take prenatal vitamins even if your not pregnant/not trying to get pregnant? are there any benefits

Accepted Answer

You can take: Yes you can take them but there is no benefit over any once a day vitamin.

Question 9

i've been trying to get pregnant but nothing works i even take the prenatal vitamins to help and i had cramps with no period ! why?! help:'(

Accepted Answer

Time: The vitamins will not affect fertility, they do prevent some birth defects. Sometimes it just takes time. If you have been trying for a while certainly there are some tests to help figure things out. But likely you will be pregnant in 3-6 months.

Question 10

if i take prenatal vitamins, will i be able to get pregnant easier?!

Accepted Answer

No: Prenatal vitamins are nutritional supplements to keep you healthy with possible elements that may be insufficient in your diet. Also the frolic acid provided has been link to a decrease in the risk of anencephalic fetus ( fetus without a brain) and recently decrease risk of autism.
You should start prenatal vitamins 2-3 months before trying to get pregnant.

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What is the best prenatal vitamins to take if you want to get pregnant fast ?

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Is it okay to take prenatal vitamins even if i'm not trying to get pregnant?

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Should i take prenatal vitamins before/while we are trying to get pregnant? which prenatal vitamins do you recommend?

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Is it dangerous to take inofolic acid powder with prenatal vitamins when trying to get pregnant?

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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?

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My husband and i are trying to get pregnant and i've been take prenatal vitamins for a while now. i usually get my cycle around the 5th of each month.

A member asked:

Can you take prenatal vitamins even if your not pregnant/not trying to get pregnant? are there any benefits

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I've been trying to get pregnant but nothing works i even take the prenatal vitamins to help and i had cramps with no period ! why?! help:'(

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If i take prenatal vitamins, will i be able to get pregnant easier?!

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