I called my Dr's office as soon as I missed my period and scheduled the first OB appointment they had available. I took a pregnancy test and it came back positive. The Dr. can't see me until next week and I will be 7 weeks pregnant (5 weeks Fetal Development). I am worried because I won't be able to get my prenatal vitamins til then. I have given up caffeine, anything that has aspartame in it, alcohol of course- I never smoked so that wasn't a problem. I avoid saunas, hot tubs, and long baths. I am trying to still walk 5 times a week when the fatigue and vomiting allows because I know it is important.I am trying to eat very healthy and get folic acid through my diet but I am still concerned. My "morning sickness" is pretty regular and hard to cope with but I know it comes with the blessing. Is there anything I should worry about being 7 weeks along before seeing a Dr.? I am 30 and this is my first pregnancy and my husbands first as well. I am just trying to do everything right
2006-11-13 05:42:23 · 17 answers · asked by Mer 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
Oh, honey, don't worry.
You can buy prenatal vitamins at any drugstore, or Wal-Mart, for that matter. You don't need the prescription ones. They're exactly the same.
If you can't get to a drugstore, visit the grocery store. Buy a women's multivitamin and a folic acid supplement. That's all prenatal vitamins are.
It's perfectly fine to be 7 weeks along before a doctor's appointment, too. Lots of women don't have their first visit until 8 weeks.
You're doing absolutely everything right! Don't worry about the visit, get yourself some OTC vitamins, and you'll do great.
2006-11-13 05:48:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wasnt able to get in to see my doctor until I was 9 weeks pregnant and I found out I was pregnant when i was 6 weeks along. i asked them and they said that any over the counter prenatal vitamins would be just fine so i went to wal mart and bought a bottle of them i think it was 7 bucks or so and that is what i used for the most part of my pregnancy and then i started getting them from my doctor but those ones made me sick to my stomach so I think the ones in the store are just as fine.
2006-11-13 14:02:32 · answer #2 · answered by ~ Lace ~ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry. You can buy vitamins over the counter at WalMart, etc. I would check with the pharmacist or call your doctor first as he may want to put you on a specifc type after he looks at your bloodwork. I have 2 children and never got my first appointment for several weeks. Relax. You'll do fine.
2006-11-13 13:49:36 · answer #3 · answered by lisainkentucky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are doing everything just right. My Dr. explained to me, when I asked him about taking extra fish oil vitamins (lipil), that most people are "overnourished" not under nourished. You're probably getting all the right foods that you need. Also, he told me that the baby will take what it needs from your body. So, if you're not eating enough calcium, the baby will take it from you. The baby will be fine. And the baby has a lot of growing to do between 7 and 40 weeks that the vitamins you take beginning next week will be just fine.
You're doing things just fine.
2006-11-13 13:47:15 · answer #4 · answered by Cara M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like your off to a very good start! you can buy over the counter prenatal vitamins. I would call your dr. and just ask what they think, maybe you could take the otc ones till you can get in.
Congrats, and good luck!
2006-11-13 13:46:11 · answer #5 · answered by lindsey9180@verizon.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to walmart and get some generic prenatal vitimins. That's what all my friends do because they don't have insurance and medicade takes a few weeks to kick in. They all work the same and it will ensure that you stay healthy before the appointment.
2006-11-13 13:57:22 · answer #6 · answered by hot like me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pick up some vitamins at the store. They are all the same. Then when you go to the doctor bring the bottle with you. If the doctor wants you to have prescription vitamins they will give them to you. I would just pick up some for now. It will be fine.
Congrats and good luck.
2006-11-13 13:47:49 · answer #7 · answered by ♥just me♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get prenatal vitamins at wal-mart or you can take 2 kids chewable vitamins you also need folic acid and tums can help with calcium if you don't eat or drink enough dairy products.
2006-11-13 13:48:12 · answer #8 · answered by jo_jo_baby2004 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can buy prenatal vitamins over the counter at any pharmacy. Wal-mart, Wal-greens, CVS, Target all carry several kinds of prenatal vitamins.
2006-11-13 13:46:24 · answer #9 · answered by lighthouse_22 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get prenatals at any drug store. You do not need a prescription. I took prenatals I bought at walmart my entire pregnancy.
2006-11-13 13:51:44 · answer #10 · answered by Samantha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋