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Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy When should I start taking prenatal vitamins?: 7 of 8

A question that often arises for pregnant women is, "When should I start taking prenatal vitamins?". The answer may surprise you. Ideally, women should start taking prenatal vitamins before they become pregnant. The healthier you are, the more likely you are to have a healthy, full term baby. Prenatal vitamins contain many vitamins and minerals that you may not get enough of in your diet. Even a healthy diet that includes lots of fresh vegetables, grains, protein and dairy may be lacking in one or two of the essentials your body needs. The Journal of American College of Nutrition estimates...
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