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Prenatal vitamins: Why they matter, how to choose
How are prenatal vitamins different from other vitamins?
Which brand of prenatal vitamins is best?
How long should I take prenatal vitamins?
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Why are prenatal vitamins important?
Which prenatal vitamin is best?
Do I need to be concerned about other nutrients?
When should I start taking prenatal vitamins?
Do prenatal vitamins have any side effects?
When should I start taking prenatal vitamins?
Ideally, you'll start taking prenatal vitamins before conception. In fact, it's generally a good idea for women of reproductive age to regularly take a prenatal vitamin. The baby's neural tube, which becomes the brain and spinal cord, develops during the first month of pregnancy — perhaps before you even know that you're pregnant.