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Forgetting to take prenatals while pregnant, will it hurt the baby?

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Probably not: As long as you eat a healthy and well balanced diet, forgetting to take your prenatal vitamin now and then will not hurt your baby.

Dr Seibert and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/19/2017

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Dr. Paul Daum answered

No: The omega 3 supplements are important. The baby will take your iron and vitamins. You could end up quite anemic and be at risk of transfusion. Try to do better.

Answered 1/13/2014

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