Prenatals

rjeller32 · April 2013

When did you stop taking them? I am going to ask at LO's 4 month appt, but I feel like someone had told me at one point to stop around 3 months after... so would love to hear what others have to say! I am EBF, so I wanted to make sure she was getting enough nutrients out of my BM.

TheEditor · April 2013

I was still taking them until this past week when I ran out. Switched to a woman's one a day.

FrickandFrack · April 2013

The pedi told me to keep taking them for as long as I EBF, so that's what I'm doing.

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rjeller32 · April 2013

Thanks all for the responses. I just know taking them if you aren't pregnant can cause a higher risk of ODing, especially when it comes to the amount of iron, so I wasn't sure. I called my pedi because I got curious and she said it is recommended to take them during BFing, and to only stop 3 months PP if you aren't BFing because the added vitamins and minerals can be harmful.

minervacullen · April 2013

It is also recommended to continue taking them if you have pp depression. The folic acid and fish oils help with it.

patrickandkim · April 2013

rjeller32:
Thanks all for the responses. I just know taking them if you aren't pregnant can cause a higher risk of ODing, especially when it comes to the amount of iron, so I wasn't sure. I called my pedi because I got curious and she said it is recommended to take them during BFing, and to only stop 3 months PP if you aren't BFing because the added vitamins and minerals can be harmful. nbsp;

That's ridiculous. You can't OD on the amount of iron, pregnant or not, in prenatals if you are taking them as directed. I'm concerned that any reputable provider told you taking a prenatal longer can be harmful.

Snowmum1212 · April 2013

I was told to finish my last bottle after delivering baby and stop. :

portentosa · April 2013

I'm still taking my prenatal, DHA, and iron. I plan to take them as long as I'm breastfeeding.

vettymama · April 2013

My LO is almost six months and I stopped EPing last week. I'm still taking Natures Made prenatals and will continue to take them since we will be TTC in October.

ForeverEverAfter · April 2013

I was told to take a multivitamin as long as I BF, but that prenatals were better. For the OD question-if you check the amounts listed on the package, they come nowhere near the recommended daily intake of iron for an adult woman, you still need dietary iron to meet the quota. Plus it's not as well absorbed through supplements as diet (esp heme iron) so there's really no possible harm in continuing the prenatal as long as you want.

BrittanyDoesDerby · April 2013

I take Nature Made Postnatal vitamins(made for nursing moms..) and will continue until I'm done BFing.

RissKay · April 2013

rjeller32:
Thanks all for the responses. I just know taking them if you aren't pregnant can cause a higher risk of ODing, especially when it comes to the amount of iron, so I wasn't sure. I called my pedi because I got curious and she said it is recommended to take them during BFing, and to only stop 3 months PP if you aren't BFing because the added vitamins and minerals can be harmful. nbsp;

My prenatals don't even have iron.
I don't agree with what was told to you. A lot of women take prenatals to encourage nail and hair growth. If you take as directed, you'll be fine.

baloneydisc · April 2013

I don't agree with what you were told. I have been taking prenatals since we started TTC DD, April 2009 with no problems. Many women take prenatals as their daily multivitamin. There is no possibility of overdosing on what's in prenatals, if there was they wouldn't be safe during pregnancy.

rjeller32 · April 2013

patrickandkim:
rjeller32:
Thanks all for the responses. I just know taking them if you aren't pregnant can cause a higher risk of ODing, especially when it comes to the amount of iron, so I wasn't sure. I called my pedi because I got curious and she said it is recommended to take them during BFing, and to only stop 3 months PP if you aren't BFing because the added vitamins and minerals can be harmful. nbsp;
That's ridiculous. You can't OD on the amount of iron, pregnant or not, in prenatals if you are taking them as directed. I'm concerned that any reputable provider told you taking a prenatal longer can be harmful.

You can definitely overdose on iron. I am an anemic, and have been taking iron for years, and have been told by many healthcare professionals to watch my intake of iron through foods if I am taking a supplement. When I got on prenatals, I had to decrease my supplement to a half a pill a day of iron along with my prenatal, anymore could be extremely dangerous.

rjeller32 · April 2013

I found some info on prenatals, and I am going to listen to my pedi, but thanks for all the differing responses. If I am TTC, pregnant or BFing I will take prenatals, but not ever as a daily supplement.

https://www.mayoclinic.com/health/prenatal-vitamins/AN01665

https://www.webmd.com/baby/features/prenatal-vitamins

https://www.livestrong.com/article/495117-prenatal-vitamins-prolonged-use/

patrickandkim · April 2013

rjeller32:
patrickandkim:
rjeller32:
Thanks all for the responses. I just know taking them if you aren't pregnant can cause a higher risk of ODing, especially when it comes to the amount of iron, so I wasn't sure. I called my pedi because I got curious and she said it is recommended to take them during BFing, and to only stop 3 months PP if you aren't BFing because the added vitamins and minerals can be harmful. nbsp;

That's ridiculous. You can't OD on the amount of iron, pregnant or not, in prenatals if you are taking them as directed. I'm concerned that any reputable provider told you taking a prenatal longer can be harmful.
You can definitely overdose on iron. I am an anemic, and have been taking iron for years, and have been told by many healthcare professionals to watch my intake of iron through foods if I am taking a supplement. When I got on prenatals, I had to decrease my supplement to a half a pill a day of iron along with my prenatal, anymore could be extremely dangerous.

Never said you can't overdose on iron. Just said you can't on the amount that's in a standard prenatal. Now if you are taking a multiple iron supplements that may be different.

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