Nutritional Supplements and Pregnancy

@megs85 (3142)
Australia
December 7, 2006 3:22pm CST
Did you or do you take any sort of vitamin supplements whilst pregnant and breastfeeding? I took a vitamin whilst I was pregnant (a Blacmore's Complete Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Formula) and also iron/folate tablets. Do you think they are neccessary to ensure the optimal health of your child, or is it merely a way for vitamin companies to make extra money by targeting a succeptible market?
3 responses
ChewySpree
@ChewySpree (1832)
• United States
7 Dec 06
I am currently 19 weeks pregnant and I'm taking a prenatal vitamin - Citracal + DHA. It's by prescription and it's a bit expensive because my insurance plan doesn't cover it. I do think it's helping though because my hair is very strong and growing like crazy, and my nails too.
Lydia1901
@Lydia1901 (16351)
• United States
7 Dec 06
That's true. I took Centrum when I was pregnant and still do. It's good espacially if you're like me and don't eat as healthy.
mythmoh
@mythmoh (3984)
• United States
7 Dec 06
i took folic acid for the first three months.it is necessary for the development of brain and nervous system.after 3 months i started to take iron and calcium tablets.I continued it after 6 month's of my delivery also.Had expecta for the first 6 months.i think they really helped for the growth of baby and sure it will give healthy future to my baby.