I was wondering if it's too soon to be taking pre-natal vitamins eventhough I'm not sure I'm pregnant. Are they really expensive and where's a good place to buy them? I've also been shedding a lot lately and getting really intense headaches. Are these common signs of pregnancy?
2006-10-16 05:13:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anna Simon 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
If you are trying to get pregnant it is a good idea to be taking prenatals now. A friend of mine had a baby with spinal bifida, which is from a lack of folic acid really early in your pregnancy (like the first two weeks before you even know you are pregnant) which could have been prevented if she had started prenantals while trying to concieve. You can buy prenantal pills pretty much anywhere. I am pregnant and even though my doctor gave me a prescription, the pharmacist told me it would be cheaper than my copay to just pick up a bottle off the shelf. I know they have them at Walmart, Target, Rite-Aid, Walgreens, etc. Headaches are a sign of many things, but all of my pregnancies have started that way,so maybe you are pregnant. Usually once you start having symptoms you will test positive within a week or so of them, so you shouldpick up a EPT or similar early test. Good Luck
2006-10-16 05:21:30 · answer #1 · answered by friend4u726 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the best prenatals are gotten from your doctor thru a prescription. I am pg and am taking PrimaCare One. If you have insurance, the copay on them is typically 3 dollars. Lots of prenatals cause constipation and these have a built in stool softener plus all the Omega-3's a baby would need if youiwere to get pg. Good Luck!
2006-10-16 06:21:20 · answer #2 · answered by jenpalmer71 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the ones at walmart in the pink bottle. there arent harmful if you arent prego, my sister in law has been taking them for years and she has no intentions of having a child. they make her feel better and her nails and hair grow better. a lot of doctors actually suggest starting on prenatals up to a year before trying to conceive to build up the vitamins and stuff that you need. be forewarned though that they may cause constipation.
2006-10-16 05:29:01 · answer #3 · answered by jimnmollie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can buy prenantal vita anywhere I got mine at target for 5.86 for 100 pills. I didn;t really take them they made me very sick and to big of a pill.. If you take them at night before going to bed they said that usually helps with sickness... About your headache everyone is diffrent so check with your doc.
2006-10-16 05:21:55 · answer #4 · answered by Alexis221 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I just got mine from Walmart. They were about $5 for a big bottle of them.
2006-10-16 13:27:13 · answer #5 · answered by April 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just talk to your doctor and he/she will get you started and point you in the right directions.
2006-10-16 05:15:30 · answer #6 · answered by sweetm12004 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋