I'm about 6-7 weeks pregnant (had irregular periods, not sure of ovulation date) The pregnancy has been confirmed through blood tests and sonograms, however they gave me my first prenatal appt. in December, i'll be 9 or 10 weeks! Until then I wanted to start taking some vitamins.. any suggestions of over the counter vitamins I can get until then?? Thanks!
2007-11-26 01:51:30 · 5 answers · asked by Thats me mamaa 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Talk with the pharmacist. They are licensed to provide advice on such matters. Normally a regular vitamin supplement that provides you with the minimum U.S. DA daily requirements should do between now and December. Waiting a couple more weeks to begin is no big thing unless you are overly thin and malnourished. Just remember that you now have 2 bodies to take care of . Therefore, no smoking, no drinking alcohol, no taking over the counter medication without doctor's advise, exercise daily by just walking. Don't sit down on your duff eating and putting on weight. That will cause delivery problems later. Also follow a sensible eating routine. Babies grow fat cells which NEVER disappear and your child will hate you when he/she is grown up for having been a PLUMP CUTE LITTLE DARLING. Your doctor can explain the Baby Fat Cells I am talking about. Or do your research on the internet. Just remember the child will respond to your ever mood and medical condition so keep that in mind. Keep calm, don't stress yourself. Live a perfect life beginning today both physically, medically and mentally. No unprescribed pills to calm you down or pills to cut your weight or pills, pills, pills, pills! Everything you take will also be taken by the child and he/she is too small to process the dose that you take. Keep a journal about what you eat and what over the counter (OTC) stuff you take. Your doctor will need that information to better help you. Rule of thumb is: NOTHING goes into your body unless it is safe for the child. That's why you need to keep close contact with your doctor. Home cooking will really pay off at this time in your life. Processed foods have too many additives and chemicals that should not be taken by you. Have your mother help with home cooking from scratch. Keep it simple, healthy and nourishing. God Bless you for being God's vessel to bring us another human being into this world. Hugs and kisses.
2007-11-26 02:20:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just any OTC prenatal is fine. You dont need a prescription for them, the ones you pay for at the pharmacy counter are the exact same thing as the ones on the shelf.
I took the walmart brand, and still do cause I breast feed.
If you get stopped up switch to one without iron, or go to a flinstones chewable.
Everything you needed in super high doses you already used- before you really knew you were pregnant, the folic acid is used in the highest doses when the spinal column is formed at 4 weeks.
2007-11-26 01:57:11 · answer #2 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prenatal pills will do the job. Also, drink lots of 100 % Natural Orange Juice...OJ is soo good for you and its so healthy. It has folic acid (for the baby) among other vitamins. Vitamin C is essential in the body's immune system! CONGRATS!!
2007-11-26 02:02:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any prenatal vitamin is fine.I took Materna when I was pregnant. Congratulations!
2007-11-26 01:55:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
any prenatal vitamin will do, you also might want to take some iron tablets or suppliments just to help
good luck honey!!!
2007-11-26 01:59:24 · answer #5 · answered by kevin and jenna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋