ttc and over the counter prenatals question

how long are you supposed to take the over the counter prenatals before ttcing?

I took them for months prior to even trying with my first. Yet with ttc-ing for dc#2 we were going to try this weekend and I haven't been on them at all yet, is that bad?

Re: ttc and over the counter prenatals question

My OB said you should try to be on them before you conceive, but its not a requirement. DS was a surprise for me, so I wasn't on them until after I found out, and he's perfect if I do say so myself lol.. I've know been on them for 3 months, but thats just how long we've been trying.

Re: ttc and over the counter prenatals question

i'm on prescribed prenatal vits, but my dr wanted me on them 3 months b4 starting ttc

Re: ttc and over the counter prenatals question

I would say the most important thing is folic acid. I would get one that asap.
And since you don't know how long it will take to TTC this time (though I wish you a very short journey ), it wouldn't hurt to just start prenatals now.

Re: ttc and over the counter prenatals question

thanks so much girls.....just got a bottle of otc prenatals a little while ago and took my first one today.

wish us luck for this wknd of bd'ing lol

and of course babydust for you all as well