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Can i take natural vitamins? i'm 4 week's in 6 day's pregnant.

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Dr. Randy Baker answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Yes: Yes, it is considered wise to take vitamins while pregnant. Folic acid and biotin are esp. Important for preventing birth defects. Avoid taking vitamins that have more than 10, 000 iu of preformed vit a, though beta carotene is safe in higher doses.

Answered 6/25/2014

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