I have a four month old that I have breast fed since birth...Am i supposed to continue taking my prenatal vitamins as long as Im nursing her? Also, does it matter if I just take the ones you can buy at the drugstore? I ran out of my presciption ones and can no longer get them because i dont have medicaide anymore...
2006-10-27 09:46:56 · 14 answers · asked by chicwitpurpose 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
yes, take them as long as you are still breastfeeding. you can take the over-the-counter ones, I do. the only difference is that they don't have enough calcium or folic acid. you will probably have to take separate supplements for those.
2006-10-27 09:49:31 · answer #1 · answered by redpeach_mi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prenatals are good to take even when not preg bcuz it has everything U need in that vitamin, Nature Made Multi Prenatal Vitamins are high in folic acid and zinc and they are over the counter, I took them b4 I got preg, thru my whole preg and for 13 mos of breastfeeding with my first baby and this time with this preg I will do the same, even while breastfeeding
2006-10-27 09:58:37 · answer #2 · answered by Teddie Gramz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES, keep taking prenatals until you are done breastfeeding. You need them to keep your body strong. GNC has good over the counter prenatals with lots of folic acid and iron. You might also like to add some calcium to the mix (breastfeeding takes a toll on your body), and some omegas (fish oil-which are great for baby brain development.)
2006-10-27 10:49:36 · answer #3 · answered by Brendi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should continue to take them for the baby as long as you are going to breast feed. yea it is ok to buy prenatel vitamins over the counter. i also breastfeed and bought prenate from walmart it is a prenatel vitamin. im glad to hear that you are breastfeeding good luck.
2006-10-27 09:56:57 · answer #4 · answered by cherokeeindian 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup, until you stop nursing. The over-the-counter vitamins are just as good (some better, depending on the brand)...and you don't necessarilly need to take prenatals anymore, just a multi.
2006-10-27 09:50:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that it is best to keep taking your vitamins especially if you are breast feeding however, you should asks your pedritrician about what is the best vitamins since you are no longer on medicaid.. Good Luck!!!!
2006-10-27 09:52:03 · answer #6 · answered by Vicky 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's recommended to continue taking the pre-natal vitamins while you are breastfeeding. The vitamins don't have to be from a prescription, you can get ones called Materna (made by Centrum) at the pharmacy.
2006-10-27 09:50:15 · answer #7 · answered by Blue Jean 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello,
You know what? I would take them whether you are pregnant or not. I love the prenatal vitamins because they have so many good things your body needs anyway.
I still take them today and I purchase them at Walmart. They are by Spring Valley Prenatal. Here is the link below:
Hope this helps you............................... :-)
2006-10-27 19:46:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
any one can take prenatal vitamins they actually make your nails stronger and help to make your hair grow so it is really up to you how long you want to take them just as long as your baby doesn't have any ill affects from them
2006-10-27 09:51:16 · answer #9 · answered by dogydoorman@sbcglobal.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take them as long as you are nursing. Get the generic brand, they are the same and just as good.
2006-10-27 10:21:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋