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Hi i am 31yrs old & 20 weeks pregnant. when should i start seeing a gynae? when must i must start taking vitamins? can i get vitamins over the count at pharmacies or must it be prescribed by a doctor?

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Dr. John Berryman answered

Pregnant "20 w" ?'s: If you are "20w pregnant" you are late seeing an OB physician. Pre-natal vitamins and other important testing should be done as soon as you get an appointment. There are pre-natal vitamins available w/o a prescription, but get an appointment asap with an OB.

Answered 7/30/2019

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A member asked:

Hi i am 31yrs old & 20 weeks pregnant. when should i start seeing a gynae? when must i must start taking vitamins? can i get vitamins over the count at pharmacies or must it be prescribed by a doctor?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Berryman answered

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