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I am taking se-natal 19 because i am going to try to become pregnant. is it a good prenatal to be on, or is it lacking in any way? is dha crucial?

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Dr. HUGH Melnick answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

NOT NECESSARY: In my opinion, prenatal vitamins are not needed prior to conception for 99% of healthy women. They do not increase fertility. The only vitamin that is needed prior to conception and during is Folic Acid 1 mg daily..

Answered 11/24/2015

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