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Just got off the birth control pills. when ttc do you have to wait two periods and take prenatals pills? and if so what kind of prenatal brand?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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You can start : Taking prenatal vitamins right away. Any that are pharmaceutical quality are fine. Your pharmacist can help you with that.

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Answered 10/1/2013

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Don't need to wait: You really do not need to wait two periods; you may begin trying to conceive immediately. In some cases, however, your body may have "forgotten" how to ovulate becasue of the hormonal assistance received from the pills. Sometimes ( not always) it may take several months before you are regulated. Vit= need folate (folic acid) at least 0.4 mg.

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A member asked:

Just got off the birth control pills. when ttc do you have to wait two periods and take prenatals pills? and if so what kind of prenatal brand?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Dr. Ian Hardy answered

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