Day 3: Keep taking your prenatal vitamins! Yes that’s right…
March 12, 2021 Posted in: ASK AN EXPERT
Day 3: Keep taking your prenatal vitamins! Yes, that’s right! Just because your baby is earthside; doesn’t mean they still require you for nourishment; you also just created a whole other human from thin air – that took resources from you that you need to replenish; keep taking them and consult with your doctor if they feel like you could increase your dose.
It’s likely that you were taking a prenatal vitamin when you were expecting. 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 the best practice is to keep going beyond that… especially if you’re planning on having another baby. You don’t want to start another pregnancy on an empty tank.
Women who choose not to breastfeed should also continue to take their prenatal vitamins for at least 6 months postpartum to ensure that their nutrient stores are replenished.” (Healthline)