Question:
Do prenatal vitamins need to be taken ONLY during pregnancy or can they help a woman who is trying to get pregnant?
Answer:
Prenatal vitamins can be taken at any time during a woman’s life to get the general health benefits of a multi-vitamin. They should be used prior to pregnancy as well. For example, take them when you are trying to get pregnant so that you have plenty of folic acid in your system to prevent neural tube defects like spina bifida, which can occur before you know you are pregnant.
Dr. Nicole Chainakul, OB/Gyn
Dr. Aldon Corle, Jr., OB/Gyn
Dr. Stephanie Hall, OB/Gyn
Utica Park Clinic – Owasso
10512 N. 110th East Ave., Suite 200
Owasso, OK 74055
918.376.8450
Utica Park Clinic – Owasso OB/Gyns
