https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:55:00 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatal-vitamins-while-ttc#post-2560357 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 05:50:23 +0000 ValentineMommy 2560357@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>All the time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatal-vitamins-while-ttc#post-2560140 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 15:08:04 +0000 Mrs. D 2560140@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I started taking prenatals 3 months before we started TTC. I'm still taking them now, and we're still waiting :(.<br /> But just like last time I will take them all through pregnancy (whenever that happens) and as often as I remember during nursing.) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatal-vitamins-while-ttc#post-2560087 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 14:00:22 +0000 NorCalWayfarer 2560087@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes took them while TTC, pregnant and nursing. Studies have shown taking them in advance of becoming pregnant help decrease risk of spinal cord defects and also has been linked to decreased risk of autism (obviously these are correlations and not causation). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatal-vitamins-while-ttc#post-2559972 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 12:07:59 +0000 catlady 2559972@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took them for a few months before we started TTC, then all through pregnancy and nursing. When I stopped nursing and we were taking a break from TTC, I still took a half dose daily just in case (which ended up for the best since it got pregnant by accident). Hopefully my body had built up enough from before. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatal-vitamins-while-ttc#post-2559966 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 11:53:10 +0000 LAZB 2559966@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I take them all the time, I think I've been on them for 4 years straight </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatal-vitamins-while-ttc#post-2559962 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 11:40:15 +0000 GoGoSnoGirl 2559962@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took them all through TTC &amp; have continued through bf'ing. It has seemed worth it to ensure I had plenty of folic acid &amp; all other vit/minerals on board throughout the entire process. </p> <p>You could use this time to find the prenatal vitamins you like before dealing with morning sickness, etc, since some people say their prenatal makes them nauseated. Good luck with TTC! :goodluck: :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatal-vitamins-while-ttc#post-2559951 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 11:15:52 +0000 daniellemybelle 2559951@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I told my OB that we were trying this month and I had just started prenatals she said that's great but ideally I would take them for 3-6 months before TTC. So I definitely think it's best to continue taking them daily until you get pregnant! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatal-vitamins-while-ttc#post-2559920 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 10:06:06 +0000 LindsayLou 2559920@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took folic acid for about 6 months before ttc. Then Prenatals through 6 months of ttc, an early miscarriage, more ttc, my pregnancy, and 9 months so far of breastfeeding. I don't plan to stop taking them before we ttc again. So many Prenatals. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatal-vitamins-while-ttc#post-2559916 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 09:53:38 +0000 Smurfette 2559916@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My OB wanted me to start taking prenatals 3 months before TTC. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatal-vitamins-while-ttc#post-2559915 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 09:49:33 +0000 Bluebonnet 2559915@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My OB/GYN recommends taking prenatals as early as possible (6+ months before getting pregnant). If you are TTC, you should take prenatals everyday. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatal-vitamins-while-ttc#post-2559881 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 08:45:30 +0000 Umbreon 2559881@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My doctor told me it is not necessary to take the prenatal before becoming pregnant, however it IS necessary to be taking folic acid. She wanted me to be on folic acid for 3 months, ideally, before even TTC. </p> <p>I started off just on folic acid, but I have been taking the prenatal now because I wanted to see if it had any side effects before becoming pregnant. My doctor told me that if the prenatal made me nauseous or constipated to stop taking it and switch to just folic acid. They have been fine though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatal-vitamins-while-ttc#post-2559864 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 08:26:35 +0000 Coffee-lover 2559864@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My ob said its best to start taling prenatal vitamins 6 months before ttc, but 3 months before is ok too. She said it takes awhile to build up folic acid reserves in your body. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatal-vitamins-while-ttc#post-2559863 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 08:20:36 +0000 nana87 2559863@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My ob said that I should be taking them even before ttc, and all through ttc, pregnancy, and nursing </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatal-vitamins-while-ttc#post-2559856 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 08:13:29 +0000 josina 2559856@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My OB said that it was best to take prenatals a month before becoming pregnant. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatal-vitamins-while-ttc#post-2559843 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 07:59:49 +0000 snowjewelz 2559843@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took them while TTC/pregnant/nursing as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatal-vitamins-while-ttc#post-2559841 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 07:53:52 +0000 Alba4 2559841@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took them while TTC, during pregnancy, and while I was nursing/pumping. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatal-vitamins-while-ttc#post-2559833 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 07:39:52 +0000 Iced Tea 2559833@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I take them anytime I'm not on birth control. I think I read its best to start them before starting to try to conceive, but I forget if that's due to folic acid levels or something else. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatal-vitamins-while-ttc#post-2559830 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 07:36:47 +0000 Alivoo01 2559830@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My OB told me to take prenatals while TTC so that the body has all the extra nutrients it needs when you do conceive. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatal-vitamins-while-ttc#post-2559827 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 07:31:25 +0000 dominobee 2559827@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you ladies take prenatal vitamins during your entire cycle or only during the TWW? AF came today and I impulsively took one this morning but then thought maybe it wasn't necessary. Does taking a vitamin all month help boost your folic acid levels in general? Or does it only really matter when you've potentially got a bean in the burrito? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/folic-acidhow-much-is-enough#post-45365 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:29:05 +0000 Mrs.VW 45365@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My GYN recommended a prenatal and then a folic acid on top of it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/folic-acidhow-much-is-enough#post-45246 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 21:40:48 +0000 melisslp 45246@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Gotcha! Glad that's sufficient. :o) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/folic-acidhow-much-is-enough#post-45240 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 21:37:02 +0000 chopsuey 45240@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When you're ttc 400 mcg is all you need. Once you get pregnant your OB may recommend more--especially if you have a history of neural tube defects.<br /> Good luck! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/folic-acidhow-much-is-enough#post-45234 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 21:25:50 +0000 melisslp 45234@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi Ladies,<br /> I recently went to my annual GYN exam. I told her that I was going to go off of BCP in the new year and we'd be going TTC. We discussed vitamins and the importance of folic acid (especially since I'm older...40). She said that 400 mg. was sufficient, which is in my daily vitamin. Does that seem high enough?<br /> Thanks ya'll!<br /> Melisslp </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-anyones-dr-prescribe-4mg-folic-acid#post-13109 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 23:34:59 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 13109@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Blushink - I'm not concerned with the amount. He said that you can't have too much since you pee whatever you don't absorb. He also said that it was to prevent risk of miscarriage which is the same as the prenatal amount. It is a bit expensive though. I think it was 23 for a bottle, but I have to take 4 a day! I just was curious if anyone else was told the same... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-anyones-dr-prescribe-4mg-folic-acid#post-13096 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 23:01:05 +0000 twinmama 13096@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope, my RE just recommends 800 mcg per day. I always thought higher doses were for if you had a family history of spinal disorders. I'm sure he has a reason, especially if it's prescription, so I'd just ask. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-anyones-dr-prescribe-4mg-folic-acid#post-13074 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:58:29 +0000 Mrs. Sunglasses 13074@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Are you at risk? Folic acid isto prevent malformation in the spine the first 8 weeks of pregnancy. Maybe high levels of it helps with conception. Who knows. But 4 seems like alot. But maybe you have a history of some sort and it's best to be extra careful. Why not simply ask the doctor the Reason for the high dosage. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-anyones-dr-prescribe-4mg-folic-acid#post-13068 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:52:51 +0000 tequiero21 13068@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>nope! mine said 1mg for each baby so i need to take 2mg. i got prescriptions but now it's increasing $30/mo, so i'm just going to take extra supplements (i have separate folic acid pills). 4mg sounds like a lot. i'm sure he has his reasons though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-anyones-dr-prescribe-4mg-folic-acid#post-13011 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 20:19:13 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 13011@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My doctor prescribed 4mg of folic acid to go along with my clomid cycle next month. He said that anything over 1mg requires a prescription and that he likes women to have between 4 and 5mg. So I'll get 4 from the prescription and 400 or 800 mcg more from my prenatal to make it close to 5.</p> <p>Has anyone else done this? </p>