Pregnant and prenatals?

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At my confirmation appointment my doctor has only told me to take folic acid, which is I will be getting folate since many of the women on here have suggested that instead, but do I need prenatals? No one has even mentioned them to me and I have read they make a lot of women sick....so with that being said should I just buy folate?
However most women said they would give me a packet about pregnancy and whatnot and they just sent me on my way and didn’t give me one and I am so lost and confused. This is my first pregnancy, and I am 20.

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I use this, you can get it at Walmart/target/Amazon and some other stores. DHA is also very important, and not in every prenatal.

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You should just buy the folate, since that’s what your dr said.

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You should buy what your doctor told you to.

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I take prenatals and extra calcium because I don't get a lot of the vitamins and minerals I and the baby needs from my food. I also have to substitute my calcium because my first pregnancy took a huge hit on my calcium levels. Not every woman needs all that for pregnancy but some like me need all the extra we can get. Listen to your doctor though, otherwise what's the point ya know?

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Folic acid/folate is the most important part of a prenatal vitamin. If you don’t take a full prenatal you should at least take folic acid. I suggest trying a full prenatal - they can’t hurt! Some people do get sick, but it all depends. I tried one type and got stomach aches, tried a new type and it’s been great. I’ll post a picture below. 
Your confirmation appointment - was that with your regular gynecologist? If so, you now need to find an OBGYN - your gyno can recommend someone or you can get a list from your insurance and choose. Don’t be afraid to visit two (maybe 3) in your first trimester if you aren’t comfortable with your first one. When you call to make the appointment, they’ll ask you the date of your last period (LMP). Based on that, they will likely have you come in between 7-12 weeks for your first prenatal appointment which is where they will give you all the information. You may hear little one’s heartbeat, or they may wait until a later appointment. 
I’m happy to answer any other questions! I’m 19w with my first baby.

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