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What vitamins and supplements are good for my unborn baby?

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Pre-natal vits: There are a number of vitamins that are important to take when you're pregnant and a healthy lifestyle and diet is very important the most important may be included in a good pre-natal vitamin that your obstetrician will prescribe for you. Regular check-ups with your doctor are extremely important. Do not smoke, drink alcohol or use recreational drugs.

Answered 7/23/2014

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Vitamins prenatally: A healthy diet, avoiding alcohol and smoking, a healthy life style are extremely important. Follow the instructions of your obstetrician, take pre-natal vitamins daily as directed. Adding omega-3 foods e.g. Wild salmon, walnuts and sardines are also helpful.

Answered 4/23/2013

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Dr. Arthur Heller answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Prenatal supp and...: Quality protein, lots of fresh fruit, veggies, whole grains, low fat daily. Pre natal vits generally have extra Folic Acid (prevent neuro birth defects, found in fruit, vegs, fortified flour), iron (meat sources better absorbed than veg sources, but also in beans, legumes, dark green leafy veg), calcium (dairy, tofu, fortified soymilk-careful w/intake, fortified rice/almond milk (but low inprotein, .

Answered 6/25/2014

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