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Pick Up a Prenatal Vitamin
It's never too early to start taking a daily prenatal vitamin, and some women even incorporate them into their routine as soon as they start to think about getting pregnant. According to WebMD,
your prenatal vitamin should contain the following:
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- 400 mcg of folic acid
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- 400 IU of vitamin D
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- 200 to 300 mg of calcium
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- 70 mg of vitamin C
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- 3 mg of
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Pick Up a Prenatal Vitamin
It's never too early to start taking a daily prenatal vitamin, and some women even incorporate them into their routine as soon as they start to think about getting pregnant. According to WebMD,
your prenatal vitamin should contain the following:
-
- 400 mcg of folic acid
-
- 400 IU of vitamin D
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- 200 to 300 mg of calcium
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- 70 mg of vitamin C
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- 3 mg of thiamine
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- 2 mg of riboflavin
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- 20 mg of niacin
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- 6 mcg of vitamin B12
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- 10 mg of vitamin E
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- 15 mg of zinc
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- 17 mg of iron
Your ob-gyn may suggest a different brand or prescription vitamin, so just start out with one bottle of your over-the-counter selection in case he/she recommends a switch.
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