Okay iam 13 weeks pregnant, yes iam a 1st time mom...iam currently taking my prenatal vitamins but ive heard other women talk about also taking calcium vitamins...should i also take calcium vitamins, and if so which ones do you guys recommend...My doctor is well aware of me only taking my prenatal vitamins, and she didnt specify anything about calcium pills...Help!
2007-02-26 07:09:39 · 10 answers · asked by R.J 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
the only thing i took when i was pregnant was the prenatal vitamins. i ate mcdonalds, spicy foods, and (ugh) smoked the entire time i was pregnant, my baby (who now is 3) turned out just fine. she was heathy when she was born and still is. I would say that you dont need calcium vitamins. just drink milk, eat cheese. the only reason those women are talkin about calcium vitamins is having a baby pulls alot of calcium out of your body so in order to keep your teeth pretty and your bones in workin order they take calcium.
2007-02-26 07:16:41 · answer #1 · answered by andie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to ask your doctor before you add calcium pills. You can actually overdo the vitamins. If your current prenatal vitamin has all the calcium needed, a supplement should be unnecessary.
2007-02-26 07:15:19 · answer #2 · answered by Amanda M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are taking prescription vitamins, they probably have enough in them already. i take prenatal that are over the counter, so they do not have enough calcium or folic acid. getting enough calcium is very important. not so much for the baby because it will get all it needs from you. however, if you are not getting enough, you will be the one who goes without, causing osteoporosis later in life.
2007-02-26 07:16:10 · answer #3 · answered by redpeach_mi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take some Tums every now and again (it's a calcium supplement). Towards the end of your pregnancy you will get heartburn and acid reflux so you won't be able to live without them.
Tums are perfectly safe. I like the orange flavor.
2007-02-26 07:16:43 · answer #4 · answered by *Just Married* 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would take calcium pills. Ask your doctor about it she klnows best as each body has different needs when it comes to vitamns. the calcium pills willl help the babys bone structure and they'll help keep you back strong.
2007-02-26 07:13:27 · answer #5 · answered by Shadow Eclipse 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't think you'd need to take them if you are eating enough things with calcium in them, but if worried you can always get the tums with calcium and take those. It will give you the heartburn relief and extra calcium.
Good luck, and i wish you the best with your pregnancy!
2007-02-26 07:14:23 · answer #6 · answered by stephslittlewomen 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I only took prenatal vitamins through my pregnancy. I would say that unless you dr recommends that you take additional supplements then you should be fine with just your prenatals.
Congratulations!
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2016-10-17 09:10:49 · answer #8 · answered by forker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your doctor's not concerned... I wouldn't worry about it. If you are eating enough calcium rich foods, that should be good.
2007-02-26 07:13:03 · answer #9 · answered by naenae0011 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well just eat right but most of the time the vitamans arent safe just talk to a doctor
2007-02-26 07:13:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋