Frequently Asked Questions
Q. If I eat a healthy diet, do I really need a prenatal vitamin?
Even women who think they eat a highly nutritious diet, may still be deficient in other key nutrients. High Quality prenatal vitamins are specifically formulated to fill in any nutritional gaps. let’s face it, our diets and appetites change significantly when we are pregnant and we may not be eating as healthy as we should be. Every woman, no matter how healthy she may be, should take a prenatal vitamin to make up for any nutritional deficiencies.
Q.When should I start taking a prenatal vitamin?
Ideally, you should start taking a prenatal vitamin 4 months before start trying to get pregnant and you should continue to take your prenatal vitamin for as long as you are breastfeeding. It is recommended that all girls of child bearing age take 400 mcg of folic acid. Your baby’s brain and spinal cord start developing in the first 9 weeks of pregnancy, before most women even know they are pregnant. Folic acid supplementation reduces the risk of your baby developing devestating brain and spinal birth defects by up to 70%.
Q.What if I have a hard time swallowing pills?
Prenatal vitamins have a reputation for being “horse pills” and most women find the very hard to swallow. If the pills aren’t big you usually have to take five or six of them. If this becomes a problem for you find a pill that is easier to swallow. The small capsules are generally the easiest to take and your body absorbs the nutrients much faster too. You call always take a chewable tablet but that they tend to taste worse and leave you with a bad aftertaste in your mouth. All of our Top Rated Prenatal Vitamins come in easy to swallow capsules
Q. Will Prenatal Vitamins make me feel nauseated?
Yes, most prenatal vitamins will cause excessive nausea, so be sure you do not take them on an empty stomach. When buying a prenatal vitamin look for one that contains anti-nausea ingredients. All of the Top 3 Prenatal vitamins on PrenatalVitamins.net contain such ingredient and will all help reduce nausea and upset stomach and other pregnancy symptoms.
Q. What if my Prenatal Vitamin makes me constipated, should I stop taking it?
Constipation is a fact of life that pregnant women have to deal with, fortunately all of the Top 3 prenatal vitamins in PrenatalVitamins.net contain a probiotic blend that will help ease constipation, diarrhea, IBS, and boost your immune system. If your prenatal vitamin makes you constipated than hurry and switch to one of the Top 3 Prenatal Vitamins and start living more comfortably.
Q. What is DHA, and why is it a considered a High Quality Ingredient?
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is an Omega-3 fatty acid found in fish such as tuna and salmon. DHA is a major structural fat in your baby’s brain and the retina of your baby’s eyes. Pregnant women are advised to limit the intake of fish, so supplementing your diet with DHA can help support fetal brain and eye development. Do not take DHA if you have a fish allergy.
Q. If I did not take a prenatal vitamin during my pregnancy is it too late to take it while I am breastfeeding?
Better late than never! It is recommended that all women who are in post-natal recovery take Prenatalgyn for key nutrients, such as iron, calcium and folic acid, to restore your own reserves. All high-quality prenatal vitamins are formulated for use prior to conception, throughout pregnancy and during the postnatal period.
