https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:06:12 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dodid-you-take-prenatal-vitamins-while-ntnp#post-1291865 Thu, 19 Dec 2013 14:52:05 +0000 bookwormmama 1291865@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm planning on just taking prenatal vitamins as my daily vitamin until we are done having kids. My doctor said she actually recommends that all women of child bearing age take them because they are basically daily multivitamins with a little extra. I figured there's no harm in taking them for that length of time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dodid-you-take-prenatal-vitamins-while-ntnp#post-1291822 Thu, 19 Dec 2013 14:31:40 +0000 TemperanceBrennan 1291822@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't take regular vitamins, but at my last two appointment (general practice and gyn) I mentioned we are planning to start trying this summer. They both suggested I start taking either prenatal or multi vitamins with folic acid now to get in the habit. </p> <p>So right now we are preventing, but I still take prenatals. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dodid-you-take-prenatal-vitamins-while-ntnp#post-1291741 Thu, 19 Dec 2013 14:07:24 +0000 kiddosc 1291741@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There is a study that found there was a link between mother's who took folic acid between 4weeks prior to conception and 8 weeks into their pregnancy and a reduced incidence of severe autism. I've heard before that all women of child bearing age should be taking a pre-natal vitamin and/or folic acid supplements to reduce risk of neural tube defects in case of an accidental pregnancy, but this study suggests it may have even more benefits.</p> <p>This study doesn't prove causality, but I figure that taking the vitamin (or at least folic acid) doesn't hurt and might in fact help quite a bit. </p> <p>Here's a link to the NPR story I heard, which also contains a link to the study itself.<br /> <a href="http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/02/13/171828067/folic-acid-for-pregnant-mothers-cuts-kids-autism-risk" rel="nofollow">http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/02/13/171828067/folic-acid-for-pregnant-mothers-cuts-kids-autism-risk</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dodid-you-take-prenatal-vitamins-while-ntnp#post-1291732 Thu, 19 Dec 2013 14:05:40 +0000 deactivated_account 1291732@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just google "neural tube defects" and I think you will never risk not taking prenatal vitamins again. If you may get pregnant, you should be taking them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dodid-you-take-prenatal-vitamins-while-ntnp#post-1291710 Thu, 19 Dec 2013 13:59:20 +0000 oliviaoblivia 1291710@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been taking them for ages! Started when I was 22 didn't TTC until 31!<br /> I figure they're as easy to take as a regular vitamin. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dodid-you-take-prenatal-vitamins-while-ntnp#post-1291708 Thu, 19 Dec 2013 13:58:58 +0000 Snowdrop 1291708@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ahh you've all made me fell guilty now. We are ttc and I took them all religiously but then got some dogy blood work back, ran out of vits and haven't felt motivated enough to go out and get some more... Best add them to the shopping list :shocked: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dodid-you-take-prenatal-vitamins-while-ntnp#post-1291700 Thu, 19 Dec 2013 13:56:40 +0000 Greentea 1291700@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am nooooot doing anything but preventing currently but I am taking prenatals because I am bfing and will keep taking them... definitely for any baby planning! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dodid-you-take-prenatal-vitamins-while-ntnp#post-1291604 Thu, 19 Dec 2013 13:31:53 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 1291604@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I started taking them before we actively started trying. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dodid-you-take-prenatal-vitamins-while-ntnp#post-1291588 Thu, 19 Dec 2013 13:25:27 +0000 jhd 1291588@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took a multi vitamin for a year before ttc and then switched to a prenatal a few months before we started trying. I take gummy vitamins to make it easier. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dodid-you-take-prenatal-vitamins-while-ntnp#post-1291515 Thu, 19 Dec 2013 13:10:48 +0000 skipper2010 1291515@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're not ready for another yet, but I'm also not on any type of BC (just pull and pray). Soo I should probably go pick up some vitamins because accidents can happen. I won't be taking prenatals though. Just a regular multivitamin with folic acid. They're cheaper than prenatals and my OB said 400 mcg of folic acid before pregnancy is fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dodid-you-take-prenatal-vitamins-while-ntnp#post-1291497 Thu, 19 Dec 2013 13:07:20 +0000 dolphin 1291497@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, but mainly because I'm still breastfeeding </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dodid-you-take-prenatal-vitamins-while-ntnp#post-1291486 Thu, 19 Dec 2013 13:04:32 +0000 psw27 1291486@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I take a multi-vitamin, omega 3 and folic acid supplement. I added the folic acid recently, when we decided to NTNP//TTC. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dodid-you-take-prenatal-vitamins-while-ntnp#post-1291421 Thu, 19 Dec 2013 12:48:06 +0000 theonewhere 1291421@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, but I am taking a multivitamin. There's enough folic acid in the vitamins I take. I eat a semi-paleo diet and do not need the extra iron in most prenatals. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dodid-you-take-prenatal-vitamins-while-ntnp#post-1291418 Thu, 19 Dec 2013 12:46:19 +0000 MrsBrewer 1291418@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm voting no to both. I always forget my normal vitamins, and I don't take any prenatals.</p> <p>Although I don't know if I would consider myself in the NTNP category? I'm not on any sort of BC (or condoms), but we are P&amp;P. I know it's not a "reputable" type of BC, but we are still technically preventing, right? lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dodid-you-take-prenatal-vitamins-while-ntnp#post-1291415 Thu, 19 Dec 2013 12:44:58 +0000 swedishfish 1291415@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dodid-you-take-prenatal-vitamins-while-ntnp#post-1291383 Thu, 19 Dec 2013 12:32:30 +0000 LovelyPlum 1291383@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep! I switched about 4 months before TTC. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dodid-you-take-prenatal-vitamins-while-ntnp#post-1291376 Thu, 19 Dec 2013 12:30:03 +0000 HellOnHeels 1291376@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup. Doc told me to start taking them 3 months prior to starting TTC. Only taking folic acid, should start taking the multivitamin for women as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dodid-you-take-prenatal-vitamins-while-ntnp#post-1291355 Thu, 19 Dec 2013 12:25:28 +0000 Crystal 1291355@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely. Plus they have the added benefit of making my nails stronger and my hair shinier. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dodid-you-take-prenatal-vitamins-while-ntnp#post-1291353 Thu, 19 Dec 2013 12:24:35 +0000 MapleMoose 1291353@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just curious if you are taking prenatal vitamins when you are NTNP </p>