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Prenatal vitamins are recommended for those who are planning to become pregnant. Combined with a healthy diet, prenatal vitamins help ensure you are getting the key vitamins and nutrients needed to support a healthy pregnancy.
Prenatal vitamins typically contain more folic acid and iron than women’s multivitamins. It is recommended that anyone trying to get pregnant take at least 400mcg of folic acid per day starting before they conceive and throughout their pregnancy.
It is highly recommended to start taking prenatal vitamins before conception - ideally, starting at least 3 months before conception. This is because a baby’s neural tube, which becomes the brain and spinal cord, develops during the first month of pregnancy - often before someone knows they’re pregnant.
Some people feel queasy after taking prenatal vitamins. In this case, it’s best to take with a snack or before going to bed.
In other cases, the iron in prenatal vitamins can sometimes contribute to constipation. To avoid this side effect, drink plenty of fluids, include fiber in your diet and make sure you’re including physical activity in your daily routine.
If you are taking birth control (accurately) to prevent pregnancy, it’s not necessary to take prenatal vitamins. However, if there is a chance you could get pregnant, it is advised to take prenatal vitamins.
Some people take prenatal vitamins without trying to get pregnant to boost their overall health and support healthy hair, skin and nails. This can be a positive side effect of getting the nutrients your body needs. However similar effects can be seen from eating a healthy, well-balanced diet and/or taking a multivitamin.
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