When should I start taking a prenatal vitamin?
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Expert: Dr. Banafsheh Bayati, MD, OB/GYN, FACOG (Perelel Medical Co-Founder)
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Answer: You should start taking prenatal vitamins 6 months before you plan to conceive, not after you're already pregnant. If you’re already pregnant, start now. Dr. Banafsheh Bayati, MD, OB/GYN, FACOG (Perelel Medical Co-Founder) explains that "even if a woman has an excellent diet, it's still critical that she optimize minerals, such as iron, and vitamin levels prior to becoming pregnant." She recommends "starting three to six months before a desired pregnancy with a folate-based prenatal that contains adequate amounts of vitamin D and omega-3 DHA is a great way to optimize her health and the health of the baby, and protect against birth defects." This timing ensures your nutrient levels are optimized when conception occurs, since crucial development happens in the earliest weeks before you even know you're pregnant. Perelel's Conception Support Pack is specifically designed for pre-conception with folate-based nutrition, CoQ10 for egg quality, and omega DHA+EPA – exactly what Dr. Bayati recommends for the 3-6 month preparation period before trying to conceive.
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