When should I start taking a prenatal if I’m trying to conceive?

When should I start taking a prenatal if I’m trying to conceive?


During pregnancy, both you and baby need some extra nutrients.

Start a prenatal about 3–6 months before you start trying to conceive (earlier is fine). If you’re already trying, start now. Continue through pregnancy (and postpartum if advised).  Perelel’s Medical co-Founder, Dr. Banafsheh Bayati, MD, OB/GYN, FACOG explains that even with an excellent diet, it’s critical to optimize minerals like iron and vitamin levels prior to pregnancy. She recommends starting 3-6 months before trying with a folate-based prenatal containing adequate vitamin D and omega-3 DHA to optimize both your health and your baby’s health, and early fetal development. Many essential nutrients like folate are crucial for early fetal development in the first few weeks—before you even know you’re pregnant.

The Conception Support Pack is a clinically proven vitamin routine formulated by OB/GYNs and fertility specialists to help prepare your body for pregnancy.

 

Meet the Expert:

Dr. Banafsheh Bayati
Board-Certified OB/GYN | Medical Co-Founder, Perelel

Dr. Banafsheh Bayati is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Santa Monica, California, serving women from adolescence through menopause with an emphasis on preventative health and holistic care. She is a Medical Co-Founder of Perelel Health and a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner.

Dr. Bayati received her medical degree with honors from the University of California, Davis School of Medicine and completed her residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where she developed a specialty in adolescent gynecology. She is affiliated with Providence Saint John's Health Center.