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Hi there. i am about 5/6 weeks pregnant and want to know if i can continue to take a vitamin c supplement? if so, which one is safe? i am just taking stella mamma tablets now.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Vitamin C: Actually the easiest way to get Vitamin C supplementation is through your prenatal vitamin. Healthtap has asked it's doctors not to endorse specific brands or product lines.

Answered 9/14/2020

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A member asked:

Hi there. i am about 5/6 weeks pregnant and want to know if i can continue to take a vitamin c supplement? if so, which one is safe? i am just taking stella mamma tablets now.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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