Do i start when i am TRYING, or when I actually GET pregnant??
2006-12-04 06:33:38 · 11 answers · asked by 123456 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
My doctor told me to start taking them as soon as we started trying for a baby. That way, the baby has the best chance.
2006-12-04 07:18:59 · answer #1 · answered by Julie F 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would start taking them when I am trying to get PG. It will make you healthier and feel better when you do get pregnant.
Having a healthy baby means making sure you're healthy, too. One of the most important things you can do to help prevent serious birth defects in your baby is to get enough folic acid every day - especially before conception and during early pregnancy.
Folic acid is a B vitamin (B9) found mostly in leafy green vegetables like kale and spinach, orange juice, and enriched grains. Studies have shown that women who get 400 micrograms (0.4 milligrams) daily prior to conception and during early pregnancy reduce the risk that their baby will be born with a serious neural tube defect (a birth defect involving incomplete development of the brain and spinal cord) by up to 70%.
2006-12-04 06:39:33 · answer #2 · answered by Tenn Gal 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
When you're trying. You can actually take them all the time, if you want - they just have more of certain vitamins that a regular one.
2006-12-04 06:45:27 · answer #3 · answered by eli_star 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Start taking them when you are trying. Baby stands a better chance that way
2006-12-04 12:21:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to my gynecologist: The moment you contemplate becoming pregnant.
In fact, the vitamins may increase your chances of becoming pregnant, since they contribute to a healthier you.
2006-12-04 13:43:13 · answer #5 · answered by Tanya S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are trying then it is time for the vitamins
2006-12-04 06:45:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As soon as you THINK you want a Baby....LOL... No but in all honestly, When you start trying is the best!!
2006-12-04 15:10:36 · answer #7 · answered by *~TTC#1for16months~* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
START NOW. YOU WANT THAT BABY TO HAVE THE BEST CHANCE IT CAN. THEY SAY YOU SHOULD ALSO TAKE THEM UP TO THREE MONTHS AFTER YOU HAVE THE BABY TOO. I AM NOT SURE IF THAT IS DIFFERENT IF YOU BREASTFEED OR NOT. MAKE SURE YOU ALSO GET ENOUGH FOLIC ACID!
2006-12-04 06:48:01 · answer #8 · answered by FROG PRINCESS 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Start now if you are planning a baby.
2006-12-04 06:36:15 · answer #9 · answered by Christabelle 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As soon as you get preg. Good Luck!
2006-12-04 06:38:18 · answer #10 · answered by same girl/new name :) 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋