How Long Should I Take Prenatal Vitamins While Breastfeeding
In Many Cases, Doctors Recommend Continuing the Same Prenatal Vitamin After Your Baby Is Born. the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (Acog)...
In many cases, doctors recommend continuing the same prenatal vitamin after your baby is born. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends taking postnatal vitamins for as long as you are breastfeeding. And some experts say that best practice it to keep going beyond that…
Do you keep taking prenatal vitamins when breastfeeding?
Since prenatal vitamins provide higher amounts of folate, it’s a good idea to continue taking them throughout lactation. If desired, a regular multivitamin can be taken plus an additional folate supplement.
When should I switch from prenatal to postnatal vitamins?
Women should consider switching to a postnatal as soon as they give birth, and continue taking one for six months postpartum (or longer, if they’re continuing to breastfeed). * A quality postnatal multivitamin specifically formulated for this life stage can help support the nutritional needs of new parents.
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