Comments on: Should I Continue To Take “one-a-day Multivitamin Supplements” While Im Pregnant?

By: odd duck

odd duck — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 23:35:48 +0000

you should take the prenatals that your obgyn prescribes. ask her and she might say they are ok but we aren’t drs.

By: fiestygi

fiestygi — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 20:24:45 +0000

I would switch to a prenatal vitamin. But any vitamin is better then none. There are some vitamins that have higher levels of certain vitamins that may not be the best for pregnancy. You can get prenatals over the counter at most grocery stores. You don’t have to get a prescription for them. It’s good that you are taking a vitamin. Just check with your doctor about what they think. They may suggest that you switch, or they could say to stay on them.

By: taylor61

taylor61 — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 18:30:04 +0000

I know you should take Fish Oil by Carlson/Krill Oil by Vibrant Health.
And get sun, and eat right.
Then, you won’t need multivitamins my dear.
Godd Luck, e-mail me if you need to.
Ask your dr about Fish Oil.

By: Ryan's mom

Ryan's mom — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 13:24:44 +0000

no, start taking the pre-natal vitamins prescribed by your doctor

By: KathyS

KathyS — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 09:24:15 +0000

No. There is not enough folic acid and other nutrients in them for pregnancy. You need regular pre-natal vitaminsand you need to continue taking them the whole time you breastfeed, if you plan on breastfeeding.

By: ally'smo

ally'smo — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 05:20:39 +0000

If you dont eat right..then yes. Prenatal vitamins dont do anything more then supermarket vitamins. I took no vitamins while pregnant..I just ate well balanced and healthy meals.

By: tink_n_f

tink_n_f — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 04:07:44 +0000

i took a women’s one a day Thu the 1st 8 weeks of my pregnancy. At my 8 week ob appointment I was started on a pre natal vit. I told the ob i was taking the one a day’s. He said that was fine and the as long as they had folic acid in them. He said the pre natals were better and to swith to them. The one a days will not hurt the pregnancy if taken one a day. Taking more then one could cause a problem. Vit c and vit A should not be done in LARGE DOSES in pregnancy. You do need a good prenatal vitamin thou for your health and the babies.

By: kingaroo

kingaroo — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 03:37:38 +0000

It is very good to take a multi vitamin, however you would probably do better with a prenatal vitamin, they are easier on the stomach and geared more towards your special needs at this time! I know many people who continue to take them after the are pregnant because they seem to help hair and nails grow better too….
Congrats and Good Luck….