Pros and Cons of Prenatal Vitamins?

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My husband and I eat a pretty balanced diet, no sugar, no breads, basically Paleo. This is our first pregnancy and I am approaching 8 weeks. I keep hearing how important it is to take a prenatal or at least take certain vitamins and pills such as iron, folic acid, and vitamin D, or anything I have a deficiency in. He says I shouldn't take anything and that my diet will give me what I need. But I argue that it's not just me anymore, I'll need extra vitamins and minerals for me and the baby as a whole. He still stands and is so stubborn lol. I'd just like to know or get a general idea of, okay really, is it necessary? Or just a suggestion? And what are the pros and cons of both?

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You're growing a person inside you you need more than what your diet provides.

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They don't harm you so why would you not take something that can make your baby as healthy as possible?? I really don't understand you or your husband's reasoning.

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I get my prenatal vitamins at the health food store. They're the mykind organics once daily, and they're a whole food vegan prenatal. (I'm not vegan, but they're a great vitamin!) They come in a glass bottle. Don't be naive. Baby will pull nutrients from you, and leave you depleted. A prenatal keeps mom and baby fully nourished, as far as essential vitamins go. In the beginning getting enough folate/folic acid is extremely important to prevent a number of neural tube defects, including spina bifida. There are really no cons to taking a prenatal, especially in the beginning. Just take it with food. I take mine with dinner.

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I don't understand why someone would say not to take them... Even if you have an amazing diet I would rather be safe and take extra for the baby.

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You need to take folic acid in the first 12 weeks for baby's spinal development. Apart from that I believe everything should come from your diet anyway x

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Yes eating great is lovely but it is verrry difficult to get these huge sums of vitamins from diet alone. Also the first 12 weeks the organs and spine develope. This is the time that is especially inportant to get extra vitamins. Plus if you dobt get enough say calcium your teeth are just going to be in so much trouble. My sister doesnt take prenatals and each pregnancy her teeth , shes gad teeth crumble and other issues. You can get anemic. Etc etc. Baby will take what they need from your great diet but your body will be lacking and paying the price

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Yes, definitely a must for prenatals! You need more then just what food offers. Maybe have him go with you to your next appointment so he can talk to the doctor about it and he can understand the importance

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Even if you have a balanced diet the baby is taking a lot from you. I am slightly anemic even though I eat a balanced diet. So I had to add an iron supplement to my prenatals. (I was taking the gummy kind, which don't have iron). I would listen to your doc and not your husband on this one. That being said, you could try to go without prenatals and see how your blood work comes back.  They will be able to tell you if you are deficient.

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If you take the vitamin and dont need it you will just pee it out. But better that than be deficient in something baby needs right?

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I eat a healthy diet and my midwife still recommends a food based prenatal, plus extra folic acid, vitamin D and dha. It can only help.

Pros and Cons of Prenatal Vitamins?

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