im not sure if its good to still take them,,
2006-08-09 12:35:51 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
I am a nutritionist
yes you can continue to take your prenatal vitamin while you breastfeed while it will not affect the nutrient content of your milk (or have any affect on the baby) it will help with your personal nutrient needs at this time.
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/408813_2
I would also like to point out that it is incorrect, prenatal vitamins have no effect on hair or nail growth, nor are they recommended for nonpregnant nonbreastfeeding women (and never for men)
your pharmicist can answer more questions
2006-08-09 12:52:13 · answer #1 · answered by tpuahlekcip 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
absolutely and actually that is a good idea because you will be expending so much energy making milk that the extra vitamins and minerals in the vitamin will make up for all the extras you need and anything you might not get from you diet. good luck with breastfeeding!!
2006-08-09 19:41:48 · answer #2 · answered by JESSICA H 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
absolutely...you can actually continue taking them for the next 60 yrs if you want, a lot of people do, some people buy them even though they don't have kids, because it makes your hair, skin and nails super healthy...the vitamins are great for you and the baby most doctors recommend you take them to your at least done breast feeding
2006-08-09 19:40:42 · answer #3 · answered by MyDreams2Be 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Doctors recommend you stay on them while breastfeeding, it's good for the baby.
2006-08-09 19:40:06 · answer #4 · answered by hontouniungaii 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes you should still take vitamins while breastfeeding
2006-08-09 19:40:19 · answer #5 · answered by free 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you should and drink a lot of water. if they make you sick cut them in half (it could be to much iron for you body). i stopped breastfeed 4 months ago i still take them, they are good for you!
2006-08-09 21:06:05 · answer #6 · answered by Nikole 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You ABSOLUTELY shoud be taking your prenatal vitamins while you're nursing...
VERY IMPORTANT
2006-08-09 20:55:38 · answer #7 · answered by ~Me~ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
wow, for a minute there i was sure that was a joke question. But i see that you are serious. Look on the label of your vitamens. I'll bet it clearly states FOR PREGNANT OR LACTATING WOMEN. seriously, go look.
2006-08-09 22:06:00 · answer #8 · answered by AuroraBorealis 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
oh definately...my doctor told me to continue to take them while i am breastfeeding.
2006-08-10 00:14:00 · answer #9 · answered by kat 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call your doctor or better still a pharmacist.
2006-08-09 19:41:11 · answer #10 · answered by honda guy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋