My mom told me to wait until the doctor prescribe me the pills before i start using them on my own, because my sister uses them also and she always give them to me.

you should take them the day you find out.

some women take them before they get pregnant. vitamins are very healthy and are good for you and baby.

Nope, you can go ahead and use them. Prenatal just means pregnant.

The problem is that if you use it before pregnancy for very long, you risk problems from too much iron in the blood. That can cause serious harm to organs and joints.

what? why would it be harmful to take prenatal vitamins?! sorry, but that is by far the stupidest thing i've read on here today. a lot of women take them while they are ttc.

No taking pre-natal vitamins is always good. When I was trying to get pregnant my obgyn told me to start taking pre-natla vitamins before I even get pregnant cause it will prepare your body for the baby and it will help your baby to be healthy. So start taking them as soon as you find out! Congrats on the baby!

no thats what they are for. For when your pregnant they are vitamins for you and your baby

No, not at all. In fact, it is advisable & recommended to start prenatal vitamins while trying to conceive & through lactation, but if you have any questions or concerns, please ask your doctor or another trusted health care provider & let him or her know what and how much of any supplement you take.

GOOD LUCK!!!

No, i took over the counter pills until my first doctor visit at 6 weeks. The doctor was glad I have been taking them. Prenatals are full of good vitamins...it makes sure that you are giving the baby the right stuff that you cant always get just out of what you normally eat during the day. Take them but dont buy a big bottle. They will prescribe you DHA pills when you go for your visit.

You need to take them now! Your baby is doing its most crucial growing during the first trimester and prenatal vitamins give you and the baby the nutrients you need. Prenatal vitamins help lower the risk of your baby having birth defects!