2006-06-26 03:58:45 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
yes you should, not taking them causes spina bifida
2006-06-26 04:00:55 · answer #1 · answered by heidielizabeth69 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't change what you've done in the past, just fix it now. Prenatal vitamins are for your body. The baby will take all the nutrients it needs from you and the vitamins are to replenish your supply. But not taking them, especially in the first trimester could cause the baby to have some problems. Spina Bifida, Down Syndrome and Trisomy 18. It isn't a 100% given that it will happen but this isn't just about you. Its about a baby that is very helpless and dependent on you for everything. Call your doctor and ask them what you need to be concerned about.
2006-06-26 11:08:38 · answer #2 · answered by brittme 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had to be taken off my prenatal vitamins for a period when I was pregnant with my son. He was very healthy. I would recommend that you get back on them however.
As for the person that told you that not taking them causes Spina Bifida - what a jerk. How dare they say that? Was it just to scare you? They need to look up the causes of Spina Bifida. It develops VERY early in pregnancy. Usually before the mother even knows that she is pregnant and therefore she is not taking prenatal vitamins. See the below link.
2006-06-26 11:06:54 · answer #3 · answered by Redneck-n-happy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't worry. Women had babies for centuries without the use of prenatal vitamins. But they do help make sure you and the baby get the proper nutrients during pregnancy, especially if your diet is lacking at all. So I would try to remember to take them from this point on. It's hard for me to remember pills so I keep them on the counter by the coffee so I will see them and take them first thing in the morning.
2006-06-26 11:03:04 · answer #4 · answered by jonny'sgirl06 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, there is nothing to worry about. With my son who is now 15 months, I only took my prenatal pills for the first 4 months then I stopped. My son is a healthy little boy. He was 8 pounds 6 ounces.
With my little girl who is now 5 months old, I only took my pills for 2 months. She is a beautiful healthy little girl.
There is nothing to worry about.
2006-06-26 12:54:17 · answer #5 · answered by Tired-Mom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not taking them does not harm the baby but can harm you.With any pregnancy a womens body is using ALL the vitamins in her body for the baby.The prenatals help YOU .Very important.Without them you could have problems such as anemia after giving birth.
Start them up again.
Good Luck with your pregnancy and wish you the best !
2006-06-26 11:04:29 · answer #6 · answered by suiki 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's alright as long as you eat healthy. I forgot my pre-natal vitamin when I went back home for a month on christmas - so I didn't take them at all. But I make sure I eat enough iron, vitamins and took folic acids until I got access to my vitamins again.
2006-06-26 11:11:19 · answer #7 · answered by meetha 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not as you are eating well and healthy. But you should get back on them asap. They are supposed to help you to stay healthy and make sure you are getting all the vitamins that you need to grow a healthy baby.
good luck.
2006-06-26 11:01:07 · answer #8 · answered by Brandie C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about it. It will not harm the baby, just try to take them from now on.
2006-06-26 10:59:49 · answer #9 · answered by #3ontheway! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im just worried about your kids future with you not even knowing how to spell the words PRENATAL VITAMINS........jeez.......how scary.........!!! ITs irresponsible not to take care of yourself when you have a baby inside of you.How much trouble can it be to swallow a darn pill.........!
2006-06-26 11:05:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Worrying won't change anything. Just start taking them now!
2006-06-26 11:01:36 · answer #11 · answered by JAngel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋