Should I stick with this or is it better if I switch to a multi-vitamin with folic acid in it???
2006-11-07 02:11:44 · 5 answers · asked by pyxiegyrl 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
Folic acid is crucial, especially in the first trimester so it's good that you are taking it now. I would say keep taking it, then as soon as you find out you are pregnant switch to a good pre-natal vitamin with folic acid. It's best to take a pre-natal vitamin instead of a regular multi vitamin. Also, watch your vitamin A intake. You don't want a lot of vitamin A, especially early in your pregnancy (too much is speculated to cause birth defects). Please avoid liver (has lots of vitamin A), although that shouldn't be tough. Read the links I have included for more information. Keep up the good work and good luck!
2006-11-07 02:20:50 · answer #1 · answered by KatyZo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would switch to a prenatal vitamin because folic acid isn't the only nutrition that you need. Folic acid is very important during the first few weeks after conception - mostly before mom even knows she is pregnant! It helps prevent some birth defects. This is my standard answer......... go get a book called Taking Charge of your fertility by Toni Weschler
This book will help you with all of your menstrual and conception questions. It’s for all women - not just women trying to conceive. It covers everything from temperature to mucus checking, etc.. It will help you understand your body and all the myths about it. It will help you time when you are ovulating and the best times to conceive – or not! It tells you how to figure out your cycle and what to expect. My husband and I tried for a year to conceive and nothing happened. The first month I used the book we conceived right away. Now I am due Feb 2. It's about knowing your body and knowing when you are fertile or not. You can pick and choose what you do with your info. Good luck and don't listen the all the myths!
2006-11-07 10:15:49 · answer #2 · answered by jachooz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think either is fine - as long as you're getting at LEAST the recommened amount of folic acid. And don't worry, in addition, you also get lots of folic acid from foods you eat.
2006-11-07 10:15:20 · answer #3 · answered by Cookie On My Mind 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can continue taking it and add multi vitamins to it.. I am also ttc so I take my pregnacare every day so I get into the habit..
good luck
2006-11-07 10:16:11 · answer #4 · answered by mum 2 Cameron and Ewan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing would be to go ahead and start taking prenatal vitamins.
2006-11-07 10:15:46 · answer #5 · answered by kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋