Shreya Menon Shreya Menon Asked 7 months ago

What happens if you don't take prenatals during pregnancy?

My doctor prescribed prenatals, but sometimes I forget to take them. I'm a bit worried, what happens if you don't take these prenatal vitamins regularly during pregnancy?

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Sister Lincy Joseph Sister Lincy Joseph Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago
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Folic acid is super critical in the first few weeks to prevent neural tube defects in the baby, and iron keeps your hemoglobin levels up. Skipping them can lead to severe anemia for you and low birth weight for the baby. Please don't skip your prescription, and if they suit your stomach, take them daily.

Kusum Lata Kusum Lata Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Beta, our diet these days doesn't have all the nutrition that a growing baby needs. Even if you eat green veggies daily, you still need those extra iron and calcium tablets. Don't take any risk during these crucial nine months.

Meera Vasudevan Meera Vasudevan Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

I used to feel very nauseous after taking my prenatal iron tablets, so I almost stopped them. My doctor then changed the brand and told me to take them right after dinner instead of morning. That small change solved the nausea and saved my baby's health.

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Consult a obstetrics and gynaecologist

Ritu Sharma Ritu Sharma Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Let's be realistic, we don't have time to cook perfectly balanced meals three times a day to get all vitamins. Prenatals are like a safety net for busy working moms. Set an alarm on your phone so you never forget your daily dose.

Shalini Grover Shalini Grover Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Oh god, please don't stop taking them! I used to search online about birth defects constantly during my pregnancy and it made me so anxious. Just trust your doctor, take your pills on time, and it will keep both you and your little one completely safe.

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Priya Nair Priya Nair Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I agree, skipping prenatals can make you extremely weak and iron-deficient during delivery. It is best to stick to your gynecologist's prescription strictly.

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