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I don't plan to become pregnant for about 9 mos. when would you recommend i stop taking birth control? also, can i start taking prenatal vitamins now?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Pregnancy: Yes, you can start taking prenatal vitamins now. Regarding when to stop to use of various forms of birth control, that depends on which one you are using. Please discuss w your OB or even with pharmacist if you are taking oral contraceptives.

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Answered 6/10/2014

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