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Why You Should Take a Prenatal Vitamin
Troubleshooting Problems with Prenatals
Troubleshooting Problems with Prenatals
Some moms-to-be have problems tolerating prenatal vitamins, but you can make changes so you’re sure to take them. Here’s some advice:
Nausea. Try taking your supplement at a different time of day, says Greenhouse. Often, taking one at night with dinner or before bed can help.
Too big to swallow. Look for a chewable prenatal — available over-the-counter and via prescription, says Greenhouse.
By Rachel Meltzer Warren, MS, RDN. Rachel Meltzer Warren is a nutrition writer, educator, and counselor based in the New York City area, and the author of The Smart Girls’ Guide to Going Vegetarian. Published October 27, 2015.
Reviewed by Elisabeth Aron, MD, FACOG on August 24, 2015.
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