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I didn’t start taking my prenatal vitamins till I was 3 months into my pregnancy. And I still struggle remembering to take them everyday. Do u think my baby is lacking nutrition? Im 16w3d

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The baby is going to take what it needs from you, you are the one thats going to need the extra nutrients. That being said, if you are eating healthy and balanced you should be fine even without supplementing. I never took anything during my first pregnancy. I am taking a good prenatal when I remember during this pregnancy but I am also still breastfeeding the first so I feel like I have two drains on my nutrients.

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There are some women who drink and smoke cigs the whole pregnancy and their baby turns out fine. Babies are resilient. As long as you start now and are consistently taking your prenatals you should be fine. My mother in law didn’t know she was pregnant with her first daughter until she was 8 months pregnant! She had no prenatal care at all and her daughter is almost a certified RN.

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The baby needs folic acid to avoid conditions like spina bifida. It's important to take prenatal vitamins mostly for this reason but also the nutrients are good for baby's overall development including brain and spinal cord. If you aren't taking them then you would need a nutrient rich diet with lots of leafy green vegetables, omega 3s and calcium. It's best to take them regularly. I set an alarm on my phone and use a weekly pill holder which helps me remember to take them each day.

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Baby takes what it needs from you so you would be the one going without. Folic acid is really important to remember to take.

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there's been two of my pregnancies where I didn't take them 90% of the time because I got really sick so doc said to stop with them.. baby gets what they need from you for the most part.. It should be fine

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I went my whole pregnancy without taking prenatal vitamins and now this is my second and I haven’t had and prenatal vitamins yet. I’m 14+5 weeks

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