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panzaverde71
Jun 9, 2006, 09:26 PM
In two weeks, my pregnant wife has her first doctor appointment. In the meantime, can anyone recommend a good over-the-counter prenatal vitamin with a sufficient amount of folic acid, iron, vitamin B6, etc. Thanks.

JoeCanada76
Jun 9, 2006, 09:33 PM
Materna is the top brand that is recommended for pregnancy.
My wife is taking Materna, and she is also taking 5 mg folic acid which needs a prescription. They say that 1mg is plenty of folic acid. The only reason for extra folic acid if you have a condition like diabetes or epilepsy. Or any history of spina bifida in the family.

kp2171
Jun 9, 2006, 10:21 PM
My wife used the same multivit that she did before pregnant and then added folic acid supplements... but this is in part because she rarely find a multi that she can stand the smell of or its too big, etc. certainly would be easier to go w one than two.

By the way, congratulations!