I am not planning on conceiving any time soon, but wanted to take vitamins that would assist me. I am slighly Anemic, and have a hard time with plain Iron pills. I have 'heard' that prenatal vitamins are fine for non-pregnant woman who just want an extra boost of vitamins. What do you recommend?
2006-09-25 10:21:33 · 16 answers · asked by Just a Girl 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Definitely! I generally have a low immune system and started taking prenatal pills over a year before I conceived. My doctor prescribed my pills. Being on them I find that I don't get sick as often as I used to and when I do catch a cold or something like that, it doesn't last as long. My friend's mom is in her 70's and is still taking prenatal pills. It's a super vitamin. You can buy them over the counter or under prescription. I don't think I'll ever stop taking them.
Btw - they make your nails grow stronger and your hair grow faster. It's wonderful! :)
2006-09-25 10:28:48 · answer #1 · answered by JoesWifee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, the over the counter ones are fine when you are not yet pregnant, and are actually recommended when you start trying to conceive. If you do end up getting pregnant, your doctor will probably write you a prescription for even stronger vitamins with more iron than you can get in the over the counter ones. The vitamins are kind of blicky, though--huge and make your burps taste like onions. Glad to be off those.
2006-09-25 10:26:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prenatal vitamins are good for you whether, pregnant, trying to conceive, or neither.♥ I've taken them since I was 16 and no way was I trying for a baby that soon.♥
2006-09-25 10:24:21 · answer #3 · answered by ♥USMCwife♥ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i went to my doctor today and he told me that i am little anemic and i a shoould take prenatal vitamin.its gonna help the baby too when i conceive.Well i am planning to have a baby soon so hopefully it will help.you can take the prenatal vitamins for good health.
2006-09-25 11:40:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh yes its always a good idea to take vitamins my doc suggested them I just didnt like how big they were! Go ahead its healthy. I was anemic also it helped with my iron levels
2006-09-25 10:24:20 · answer #5 · answered by ♥RN♥ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I took them before we were even trying to conceive. The March of Dimes recommends that everyone woman of child bearing age take them to be sure you get the required amount of folic acid. (It helps reduce the number of birth defects, just in case you accidentally get pregnant!)
2006-09-25 11:14:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes its fine, after i had a baby (i took my prenatals throughout my pregnancy) i asked my doctor what i should do about the pills, and she said to keep taking them, because it wouldnt hurt to have the extra nutrience. also, my mom asked me for my extras cuz she wanted to take them (and shes not pregnant)
2006-09-25 10:26:54 · answer #7 · answered by sweetestrose1983 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's fine. I am a hairdresser and would recommend this to my clients for stronger hair and nails. It wont harm you. It could make you a little nauseous so i would take it with food
2006-09-25 10:23:53 · answer #8 · answered by success 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes they're fine! Especially if you are planning on concieving in the future. Good luck to you!
2006-09-25 10:26:42 · answer #9 · answered by justwondering 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is fine to take them even though you are no planning on becoming pregnant. You may want to inq about it with your dr. if you are concerned.
2006-09-25 10:25:55 · answer #10 · answered by evilfaerie_13 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋