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Im 36, no health concerns or unhealthy habits, husband is 40, healthy. we just decided to get pregnant but, i haven't taken any prenatal vit yet. should i still try now and get pregnant or wait at least a month taking prenatal vit for a "healthy" bb?

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Dr. David Ellis answered

Prenatal : With a balanced diet, adequate hydration and general health, pregnancy is usually healthy and will progress without complication. The addition of prenatal vitamins usually does not occur until after a woman finds out that she is pregnant.

Answered 1/11/2021

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A member asked:

Im 36, no health concerns or unhealthy habits, husband is 40, healthy. we just decided to get pregnant but, i haven't taken any prenatal vit yet. should i still try now and get pregnant or wait at least a month taking prenatal vit for a "healthy" bb?

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