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SunshineBaby
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Jennifer
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Multi-Vitamin or Prenatal
When I told my GYN that I was TTC she didn't say that I should take a Prenatal and my multi was good enough. Now that I am reading these boards I'm confused. Should I be taking them?
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Posted 7/17/09 11:08 AM  |
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ko123
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Re: Multi-Vitamin or Prenatal
My dr. pretty much said the same thing. He said if I really wanted to switch from my multi to a prenatal I could, but he didn't force the issue. He just said to definitely be taking something with sufficient folic acid once I stopped the pill.
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| Posted 7/17/09 11:12 AM |
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ttc1baby
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Re: Multi-Vitamin or Prenatal
My dr. said the same thing either take a multi vitamin or prenatal it didn't matter as long as I was getting the folic acid.
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| Posted 7/17/09 11:22 AM |
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Re: Multi-Vitamin or Prenatal
Posted by ttc1baby
My dr. said the same thing either take a multi vitamin or prenatal it didn't matter as long as I was getting the folic acid.
I agree....and some multis are better than some prenatals!
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| Posted 7/17/09 11:35 AM |
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HighHopes
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Kathy
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Re: Multi-Vitamin or Prenatal
Posted by ko123
My dr. pretty much said the same thing. He said if I really wanted to switch from my multi to a prenatal I could, but he didn't force the issue. He just said to definitely be taking something with sufficient folic acid once I stopped the pill.
Ditto! My OBGYN said some muti vitamins are just as good as prenatals,, so if I could save money by going with multi to do it. She recommended I compare the percentages.
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| Posted 7/17/09 12:20 PM |
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LoveyQ
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Re: Multi-Vitamin or Prenatal
When TTC and pregnant, it's VERY important to have enough Folic Acid (they recommend 800 mcgs per day). So it's really your choice to take a prenatal OR a multivitamin with 800 mcgs of Folic Acid (most have 400mcgs) OR a multivitamin and a Folic Acid supplement.
HTH.
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| Posted 7/17/09 1:37 PM |
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ali120206
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Re: Multi-Vitamin or Prenatal
My ob told me to take a regular women's multi as well.
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| Posted 7/17/09 1:41 PM |
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BabysMomma29
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Re: Multi-Vitamin or Prenatal
I don't think it matters as long as you have enough Folic Acid. I opted to get the prenatals for now, but I don't see anything wrong with your multi vitamin. Just check to see how my FA you are taking and make sure it's around 800! 
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| Posted 7/17/09 6:59 PM |
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MamaB17
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Re: Multi-Vitamin or Prenatal
Right now I take a multi, it only has 400mg of folic acid. I am going to switch to pre-natals when I finish the bottle I have now. I feel the longer you take them before can't hurt. Also I have been trying to eat super foods, and am obsessed with antioxidants lol. Blueberries, Spinach, Beans, etc..
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| Posted 7/17/09 10:57 PM |
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BabyBeans
LIF Adult
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Melissa
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Re: Multi-Vitamin or Prenatal
i take a multi vitamin in the morning & a folic acid 800mg at night. it's all about the folic acid, pre-natals didnt agree with my stomach
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| Posted 7/18/09 10:00 AM |
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TnJ2007
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Tricia
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Re: Multi-Vitamin or Prenatal
Posted by ttc1baby
My dr. said the same thing either take a multi vitamin or prenatal it didn't matter as long as I was getting the folic acid.
same here. i've actually been taking a pre-natal vitamin for the past 8 months even though we didn't start TTC till last month.
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| Posted 7/19/09 1:15 PM |
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Lara&Aidansmommy
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Re: Multi-Vitamin or Prenatal
I am 19 weeks pregnant and some girls cannot stomach prenatals a multi vitamin is just as good but make sure it is high in folic acid hth
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| Posted 7/19/09 5:45 PM |
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Babyaholic
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Re: Multi-Vitamin or Prenatal
Many women get pregnant without taking any types of vitamins or prenatals and go on to have healthy babies. I believe as long as you are taking something whether a multi-vitamin or prenatal you are already a step ahead.
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| Posted 7/19/09 9:14 PM |
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