What do pre-natal vitamins do to you if you are not pregnant

Can you take prenatal vitamins even if you are not pregnant??

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Yes. It is a good thing for any woman to take pre-natal vitamins especially if she is planning to have children. A word of caution: don’t take the ones prescribed by the doctor. They are not whole-food based. They are made up soley of chemi…

Are Prenatal Vitamins Safe If You’re Not Pregnant??

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I take pre natal vitamins and I’m not pregnant. I was told by my doctor that it is perfectly ok, prenatal vitamins have all of the essential vitamins that a woman’s body needs, so they are safe.

Can you take pre-natal vitamins when not pregnant??

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Yes, definitely. I took mine when I decided to try to get pregnant. I continued taking them throughout my pregnancy and while I was breastfeeding. So, all in all, for my first pregnancy, I tool prenatal vitamins (over the counter) for 2.5 y…

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What is a good alternative to taking pre-natal vitamins when the vitamins make you throw up?

Q: yes, i’m going to ask my doctor but my appointment isn’t until next week. i just found out i was pregnant for the 2nd time, and it will be my first appointment. i immediately got some vitamins (i did the same w/ my first child) and i have thrown up each time i have taken them…(i also did w/ my first child, so i just didn’t take them) i would like to know if anyone else has had this issue and what you did other than just not taking them.

A: try taking them at bedtime…with a snack…

Seeing the doctor and pre-natal vitamins?

Q: I just found out that I’m about 5 weeks pregnant. I have been on a trip and haven’t went back to my hometown yet. I’ve heard that you should see a doctor as soon as you find out that you’re pregnant but I probably won’t be able to until a few more days later. Is that okay? Also, I’ve just read that doc. won’t see you until at least 6-8 weeks pregnant? Is that true? I’m mostly concerned about pre-natal vitamins. What do these include? I’ve been taking Centrum (plus folic acid) everyday for a few months, do you think this would be okay for now?Another thing I’m concerned is the health of my baby. How many weeks along can they tell if the baby is healthy (like normal hcg is increasing) or not?I’ve been cramping (AF type of cramps) everyday. Sometimes they’re stronger and sometimes less. I’d like to ask if it’s normal too. Sorry, there are so many questions. I’d appreciate it if you could answer one or all of the above!

A: Don’t worry about a couple of extra days to see the doctor. It’s already been 5 weeks and not a lot will change until you go. (Some people don’t even find out until they are much farther than this.)I think your doc will see you regardless of how far along you are. They will want to make sure, so they’ll do an exam and some tests to see your levels etc.They will send you for blood and urine screens and probably an ultrasound right away (make sure when you make your appointment you tell the receptionist that you are expecting and it’s a prenatal appt. – they need more time for these).These tests will let the doc know right away (you’ll probably know within 4 weeks-your next visit- unless they call you with a problem) if everything is healthy and going well.As for the vitamins, what you are taking is ok, but I would start taking an actual prenatal vitamin. This will ensure the proper amount of vits and minerals for your growing baby.Cramping (similar to menstrual cramps) is very normal early on as your ligaments and hormones prepare your body for the baby. Watch for blood and severe pain or changes in the severity. Otherwise it is completely normal to feel these cramps at this stage and further along. Sometimes they will intensify a bit as you move and your body changes.Hope this all helps! Congrats!!

taking prenatal vitamins even if your not pregnant?

Q: i was just wondering if it’s okay to start take pre-natal vitamins even if your not pregnant, and not trying to get pregnant or anything, just taking them like you would take any other daily vitamin. im not trying to get pregnant or anything, i just wanna know if it would benifit me personally.im also a vegetarian so i dont get alot of the vitmains/nutrients needed from meat or whatever. will taking these help give me the vitamins im not recieving from not eating meat?what will all these vitamins do?im just really curious. haha

A: nothing, you just get extra iron. if that’s what you want.