This is my story gona make it short so hopefully this helps. Well I was really undeceive about keeping this baby was gona go threw the whole termination thing ( I know to much Info) But ya for those ladies that hate me for even thinking that I really don’t blame you but sometimes people just get into a predicament they need to get out of so anyways im deciding to keep my baby and I am already 21weeks pregnant now I want to know is it to late to take Prenatal Vitamins I know I should be asking my Dr. this but my first appt. is on the 31st so just to get a clue from you ladies k. Thanks a Bunch
2007-01-16 07:06:01 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
It is never too late to start prenatal vitamins. I know many of women who never took any and their babies turned out just fine (don't get me wrong though, you should start on them as soon as possible.) My doctor actually took me off of my prenatals for while since I was so sick from my morning sickness. I didn't start back on them until week 15. Don't worry about what other people say when it comes to your decision to keep or not keep the baby. In the end, it's your decision and you are the one who has to live with what you choose. Congratulations!!! Oh, and I started taking prenatals before I originally saw my doctor and I was able to get them from my local vitamin store.
I'm 27 weeks pregnant and it's so exciting to feel and SEE her move around in there. Are you going to find out the sex? That's very exciting too. I'm surprised your doctor won't see you until the 31st, but I guess if you've gone this long, there won't be any harm in going a couple more weeks. You'll probably get an ultrasound on your visit and you are just at that point where they can determine the sex. Best of luck.
2007-01-16 07:32:13 · answer #1 · answered by Serena 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They say that the prenatal vitamins are most important during the first trimester. So I would have to say it probably wouldn't really do a lot of good now. But you can still take them if it makes you feel better. I only took mine for the first 3 months, then I stopped. Also, as long as you're eating right ie: getting enough calcium and mainly folic acid, you and the baby will be fine. Good Luck and props to you for making the decision to keep the baby.
2007-01-16 07:10:59 · answer #2 · answered by Aaliyah & Natalie's Mommy 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You can take prenatals if you wish. They are good for you. However a high quality multivitamin and a seperate natural/plant based iron supplement (like floradix) may be better and safer.
Go to your drugstore and compare what is in a prenatal with what is in a regular vitamin (check several brands) and ask yourself which is worth the price and how much is really missing from your diet.
If you take a regular vitamin be sure that there is less that 3,000 IU of vitamin A though.
2007-01-16 07:16:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No it's never too late. A little is better than none at all. With my first daughter I didn't take them at all because I couldn't keep them down. So I took Flintstone vitamins. So take them. And I don't hate you because I was thinking about terminating my pregnancy because my daughter was only 15 months old when I conceived but I thought it through. Now I'm 26 weeks pregnant with my second daughter and I'm happy. Congrats & Good Luck!
2007-01-16 07:11:35 · answer #4 · answered by *~*Jon-Jon's Mommy!!*~* 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Just as the previous people stated it is NEVER too late to start taking prenatal vitamins. Go and get some ASAP!! Congrats on the upcoming arrival.
2007-01-16 07:11:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Never too late! Go to the store today and get some! OTC vitamins are great, and I'm sure the doc will give you some at your appt. You and the baby will benefit from them!
2007-01-16 07:11:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's never too late to start taking them. Even if you were 'thinking' of terminating the pregnancy, you should have been taking the prenatals anyway, just in case, ya know?
2007-01-16 07:11:13 · answer #7 · answered by mattysmommy2004 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Better late than never, but you have missed the crucial first few weeks when you were suppose to take them....
If it's any consolation, women have been birting babies for centuries, even before prenatals were available...so as long as you ate healthy and adequately...should be ok...fingers crossed.
2007-01-16 07:10:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Good choice on keeping your precious baby :) its never to late to take them. Go ahead and start them :) Congrats and hope everything goes well for you. Try your best to enjoy as much as being pregnant as you can :) You will love your child
2007-01-16 07:11:40 · answer #9 · answered by jess_n_flip 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
its never to late. so you should start taking them now. i don't hate your for thinking about getting an abortion. it would have been very bad if you did but it important thing is that you did not. you did the right thing in keeping this baby. best of luck to you and your baby.
2007-01-16 07:10:55 · answer #10 · answered by littleluvkitty 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋