OBGYN Explains Prenatal Vitamins! Is there a best prenatal vitamin? Important ingredients & more.

[@lindaghattas9809]

Just an fyi, many people in “underdeveloped countries” as you call them eat really well, have access to fresh produce and it’s cheap so that could buy a lot. I’m an American who spends time and is currently pregnant in Egypt and I don’t need except folic acid because my diet is healthy- got buckets of fresh delish Mediterranean produce at my disposal every day. There’s literally a fresh food market on every block.

[@archanamahalingaiah]

I agree with you 😊

[@MaiMai-ys4yg]

Period

[@brittanyshinde7464]

This an usually they have fresh food from local farms in India there’s fresh food everywhere

[@jessro3579]

For the most part she right. People in underdeveloped countries don’t have access to good nutrition.

[@namysparkle]

@Lilac Egypt is in Africa. Also, most of us in the third world countries eat fresh food daily. Its actually rare to not have a small backyard garden or fruiting tree wherever you stay. I haven't had junk food in weeks. Also, junk food is more expensive than fruit, veggies and meat.

[@aubreydh1976]

Congratulations. Im headed to Walmart to get some Nature Made prenatal.. I been TTC over a year now and I pray this my month ❤❤

[@azandrebrown2928]

I am from Jamaica but currently living in America. In Jamaica you can get fresh fruits and Vegetables for a more affordable price too. Most underdeveloped country as you said is way better than America where a lot of things are concern. When i was pregnant with in first son i was in Jamaica comparing both pregnancies now that i am in American, the health care system was way better and was free of cost too

[@procrastimania]

Thank you for the link to the methyl folate deep dive!! I’ve been taking the nature made with folic acid for 4 months now ttc and was at the end of my bottle. I had a friend recommend bird and bee but was just shocked at the number of pills and also the huge jump in price. From what I’ve seen most providers genuinely didn’t stress about prenatals all that much and the marketing around these glossy direct to consumer influencer pushed brands just make things so confusing. I’m happy to continue with the nature made prenatals now having read the linked article and watching your video (after having scoured the internet for hours). Thank you so so much!

[@Megsnyd04]

Congratulations!! So cool!! Long story short I have Moya Moya a cardiovascular disease. I’ve had two strokes and two brain surgeries. I was told I would not be able to have a baby and I have become pregnant and miscarried. I wish I would have known all these things. SO I’m married and need to know how to do it right! Thank you so much for all this information! It’ll be a miracle baby! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@stephr1253]

What's the difference between the prescription prenatal vitamin and the over the counter prenatal vitamins?

[@187FML187]

Just found out my girlfriend is pregnant and definitely needed someone to tell me these thing🙏

[@MeMe-ht2hd]

Congrats! 👏 I am so happy for you! I am 3 months first child and excited, as well.

[@Babylove1985]

Congratulations 🎉 🎉🎉🎉

[@jot5445]

did u marry her

[@187FML187]

@@jot5445 we’re just about 1 month from his expected due date. Dr says we can expect a 9lb baby boy. No we’re not married. BUT that’s definitely the goal. Money for a ring is just not in the financial plannings at the moment with having a baby n all. But definitely lil mans gonna help me propose to his momma when it becomes possible. I guess I have the fear of proposing without a ring in hand to do so.

[@daniellegreig489]

​@@187FML187 Have you had a discussion with your partner about her thoughts on rings and whether having one is important to her? I don't have an engagement or wedding ring and I'm happy with that. I didn't want to waste money on those things when we could put those funds to better use ensuring our future financial security. We put money that would have been spent on rings and a fancy wedding towards buying a home together instead.

[@megans3876]

Congratulations, Dr. Perez! Question about choline: I read a book about a family with a history of schizophrenia (Hidden Valley Road), and it talked about new research suggesting that choline supplementation during pregnancy could help reduce the risk of the baby later developing schizophrenia. Do you have any information/thoughts about that? (Also happy to see I take the same prenatal as you!)

[@r-bela]

Hi Doc. Thanks for this video. I am not pregnant yet but started talking the nature made prenatal vitamins. I realized that anytime i take it, my urine color changes to deep yellow, my stool turns to be black which i understood. My worry however is the pain I feel at the anterior left chest. That worries me. Any advice will be helpful. Thanks PS: Congrats on your pregnancy. I wish you a healthy journey and safe delivery.

[@zaee5584]

This was very useful I have sickle cell disease and I was really trying to figure out which vitamin would be best for me to take

[@EsraaAhmed-bt3pt]

Folic acid 400 micrograms from the start Vitamin D 600 iu per day up to 1000 to 2000 DHA specific type of omega 3 fatty acid ( in sea food ) 200 - 300 milligrams Iron supplements Choline ( eggs - poultry - sea food) 450 milligrams per day Iodine (salt) Vitamin b12 (eggs dairy and meat)

[@hennessym.3688]

All the things and vitamins that you described already had me knowing the type of prenatal you take! I take NatureMade Prenatals, the same bottle you have! 😊 glad to know I might have chose the right one

[@emaweb88]

Congratulations, Dr. Perez! Wishing you a safe and healthy pregnancy. I took the same prenatal for my first pregnancy. For my second, I was EVEN MORE sensitive to the fishy smell and had to switch to one of the more expensive internet brands that was stated as vegan.

[@dr.martaperez]

Certainly the queasiness and nausea can dictate what prenatal someone tolerates!

[@dejioluyitan6220]

Congratulations Dr Perez, I have been experiencing bloating with prenatal vitamins I have tried and it has sort of created an aversion for it. So do you have any prenatal vitamin recommendation that wouldn’t cause bloating?

[@flourishinglifedesigns]

Hi Dr. Perez, congrats on your pregnancy (and now maybe newborn)! I was looking into the Nature Made prenatal you mentioned but it looks like it doesn't have any choline. I also noticed it has soybean oil and I have issues with soy so it won't work for me. I've been looking at the Pure Encapsulations prenatal and it looks pretty great aside from high Vit A. The label says it has 2,400 mcg of Vit A as beta carotene. Is this an unsafe amount?

[@carolinepreece3141]

I just found out that I have a MTHFR gene mutation that makes methylating B vitamins difficult. Do you have any recommendations for prenatals with methylated B vitamins? The only ones i see are quite pricey!

[@DaniS398]

I eat A LOT of fruits and veggies, but my iron was still super low and I'm anemic so now I am back on my prenatal vitamins.

[@geegeepa8123]

If I take the same bottle you are taking, would it be bad to pair with the Nordic Prenatal dha?

[@liliancgeorge2063]

Thanks. In Nigeria we take more of folic acid and bco

[@MsEma0810]

I was taking the gummies at first but they made me so sick I ended up getting the same ones you showed and they are much better!

[@if3855]

my doc prescribed me Prenate DHA and it has Folate (as (6S)-N5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid calcium salt (equivalent to 600 mcg of folic acid) and folic acid, USP 400 mcg)† 1700 mg DFE But its lacking the other ones , is this okay to take? is 1700mg DFE too much?

[@alyssadelfarojames3667]

Hi Dr. Perez, Is 3 months the minimum to start folic acid supplementation? I am in nursing school, last semester I had OB (my favorite 😊), and I think I read/heard that it’s beneficial to start 2 years before, but I honestly can’t remember and can’t find an answer online. Thank you and hope you’re well 🌷

[@CharyaJay]

Congratz doc! I'm struggling with egg allergies, both yolks and whites. Any suggestions for this?

[@MissSudaaan]

Congratulations ❤️ can you talk about Pregnancy and Autism.. i know its all kinda vague when it comes to Autism and nothing is certain but it will be interesting to hear what are the late research/studies around the subject and what are the recommendations. Safe delivery 🌹

[@zeinabmohamud3920]

Stress leads to Autism

[@MissSmurfey]

Congrats!! 💜🙂 Should we get a blood test done for vitamin deficiencies prior to trying to conceive?

[@mysongs1228]

Dr, I have been taking a prenatal vitamin and just found that it is not approved by consumerlab. One of the reasons being the tablet takes too long to disintegrate (80 minutes).Is disintegration a big problem? I mean, will the body not get the necessary nutrients? Please advise.

[@marianaramos3291]

Hi!! I had thyroid issues in my first pregnancy and my obg gave me prenatals without iodine. Can you talk more about thyroid issues in pregnancy and postpartum? Thanks and congrats on baby number 2 :)

[@dr.martaperez]

Will add thyroid disorders in pregnancy to my episode list.

[@vinis2414]

So how do you meet your iodine requirements in pregnancy?

[@Alohalife221]

Hello doc. I just want to ask, is it recommended to take calcium carbonate 600 mg twice a day in the first trimester pregnancy? Hoping for the answer. Thanks Doc

[@sandhiyaraghu5312]

Is it okay to take Nature Made prenatal vitamins over the counter along with the folic acid our doctor recommend?

[@tainaytainay]

Congratulations! This is the first video I watched from you and I'll surely subscribe! ❤️

[@AsifKhan-zk8qq]

My wife wasnt able to take any prenatals before getting pregnant. Shes going to atart her prenatals now, should she also get a separate folic acid pill to make up for any possible deficiency?

[@perryjeff77]

I have my wife taking prenatal nature made folic acid + DHA. Would you consider that one safe? I see it has vitamin a and i heard high doses of synthetic vitamin a is toxic for unborn babies.

[@littlebutterflii]

Hi Dr. Marta, I read an article about the top recommended prenatal vitamins and FullWell prenatal was on the top of the list. However, looking at the vitamins a full dose contains it looks like it is a very large amount of each vitamin--how do we know if a vitamin is "too much"? Thank you!

[@meluvfriends]

I have epilepsy and am medicated but have never heard about the extra folic acid, could you explain this more?

[@StickAndPotato]

I always have headache after taking pre natal vit. I drink it with magnesium but still having headache. 😔

[@debrachoji4326]

Thanks for sharing. I try to get the Vege’s in as well. I am currently 6 weeks pregnant, I take vitamin D3 amongst my vitamins, is that okay? I heard u mention vitamin D? Pls reply. Thank

[@jerenamariemabini6015]

Can i take over the counter prenatal vitamins?

[@8amara]

Are these also the same things to look for in a postnatal vitamin? I’m breastfeeding and was told to continue taking a vitamin but I’m not sure if I should look for something different or just continue taking my prenatal?

[@Hennessyvybezz]

Ive been taking Pink Stork prenatal.. could you talk about this?

[@Anastasiia15]

Thank you for such a helpful video! Is mcg the same as mg? Therefore, is Folic Acid dosage 800 mcg enough? Thank you!

[@HelloEllement]

mg (milligram) is 1,000 times more than mcg (microgram). 800 mcg is great for Folic Acid for most people.

[@hannahsmith6414]

Congratulations! I was just about to order these and read so many reviews on the changed formula with it tasting really fishy, what’s your take on that? I would not mind I just want to be sure I’m take a prenatal that is actually helping and doing it’s job!

[@Sam-le4gl]

I took these my first pregnancy 6 years ago and they had absolutely no flavor. Just ordered off AMAZON and they taste and smell like rancid fish. I couldn't stomach it and I like to eat fish. You may be better going in store to buy. Not sure if they changed the formula though.

[@miasegoviano5004]

i took them 7 years ago and no fishy taste but now i’m hearing the ones on amazon are bad. better off buying at target walmart or even bette costco!

[@Babylove1985]

I just found out I'm pregnant after 19 years I thought I couldn't get pregnant again. I have my first son and he is 19 now almost 20. Give birth at 2003. I got pregnant with my second about 4 years after but miscarriage. I was very sad but then after that I try to get pregnant again I couldn't get pregnant I have PCOS and they put me on vitamin to get pregnant but nothing. So I give up so about 2 days now I feel so weak n my body was changing missing my period so I have morning sickness so I decided to take 3 pregnancy test and all 3 is positive within second. I'm so happy. So I'm getting my first appointment with obgyn on Feb 3rd 2023. She told me to talk my prenatal vitamin so I don't which one to take so I take prenatal 1 one a day

[@babbamedina8782]

Congratss 🎉 I’m currently on my first trimester of pregnancy 🤰 2nd pregnancy first baby. Question: Would you recommended the Oh Good Prenatals??

[@amandavii]

Congratulations!!! I'm really curious about supplement quality. how do they compare as far as body absorption?

[@chiomachidom6554]

Hi, is Zinc a good supplement in pregnancy?

[@georgina4336]

I had hypermesis with my first so I really need a good vitamin 😫

[@naadirah___]

Hello dr I have a question about the nature made prenatal that you should in your video I have noticed that it has a very strong fish smell my question is does it make your urine smell like fish as well because I noticed when I eat like codfish for example it makes my urine smell like fish for a day or two I want to avoid this….. thank you

[@tristenelaine1657]

Does this one make you nauseous? I was thinking about getting one without Iron to help me be less nauseous bc the prenatal I’m taking now makes me sick!

[@user-ps2bp6fx5e]

Most prenatals contain way more folic acid than 400 mcg…any drawbacks to this amount? And is folic acid still necessary after the first trimester? Thank you!

[@dr.martaperez]

No drawback, and yes it is absolutely very important in the first trimester (and important so early in pregnancy that the recommendation is to begin supplementation before pregnancy(

[@user-ps2bp6fx5e]

Thanks so much! And thanks for your videos and posts.

[@veronicatorres135]

What are your thoughts on the Olly Prenatal vitamins?

[@daniellewheeler8061]

Hi I'm 19 weeks with my 3rd & last baby & I had a question about what's considered as too much folic acid during pregnancy. I was taking the prenatal pills that my primary dr. gave me but I'm not sure what the dosage was. I actually ordered some prenatal pills that's by the Swanson company & they're 800 mcg per capsule. Is that too much to take or is it safe to take TIA. Also by the way congratulations on the lil bundle of joy. I hope not being too personal but I was wondering what's the due date cause we're a week apart & my due date is between 10/30-11/01?

[@lykzvlog7699]

I'm also pregnant 15weeks now. My oby gave me folic acid only 5gm.

[@HelloEllement]

800 mcg of folic acid is an appropriate dosage. The safe and tolerable upper limit (UL) for Folic Acid is 1000 mcg per day. Some people with a history of Neural Tube Defects in a prior pregnancy may be put on higher dosages by their MD.

[@sabinashrestha9355]

I dint take my prenatals in daily basis after first trimester as my Dr just randomly once mentioned many some people stop using prenatals. And I just stopped taking it regularly once I hit my second trimester. Now I am at my third trimester and whoever I mentioned about my irregularity if prenatals intake, they says it’s strictly wrong to not take them. Now I am so worried if I did grave mistake and will cause damage to my baby 😰… please insight me with this 🙏🏻, do I need to do anything now? I am at 7 th month now.

[@JackieLarose]

Various multivitamins and supplements distributed across Canada are being recalled because they may contain metal fibres

[@genevievemenino6331]

Type of choline? Is one supplement type of choline better than the other? I’m having trouble finding a USP certified choline supplement. Thank you!

[@catherinethompson6531]

What if you are getting efficient nutrition from a healthy diet and then take supplements on top of that and it ends up getting toxic? I just wonder how important prenatals really are if you are getting efficient nutrition already. Just out of curiosity.

[@AOD504]

I feel swamped in pre pregnancy info..... How do you feel about WeNatal prenatal vitamins?

[@lbfaith]

You didn’t give the recommended dose of the Iodine and b12. 😅

[@realtalks9472]

Can we stop heridity premature grey hair ...with good food during pregnancy...??

[@sbrant2]

Congratulations!! One question, sadly I’m allergic to all seafood, is there another way to get DHA?

[@dr.martaperez]

Are you allergic to DHA as a supplement? The DHA itself is likely not the allergen. Something to talk to your allergist about. Omega 3's (of which DHA is one of them) are also found in other foods like nuts.

[@eraloves3751]

🎉 congrats! Question 🙋‍♀️ do we take the prenatal vitamins all months? (All through out the pregnancy?)

[@921ILoveU]

yes

[@HelloEllement]

Definitely!

[@TomoyoTatar]

Gotta love how obgyns are all about babies every day all day, but when it comes to hormones problems and have endometriosis they have no answer for you and look at you like they were just told to tell you the meaning of life. Let’s not forget that some of us hemorrhage on a regular basis and can’t get proper nutrition even in first world countries. I’m not pregnant and I need to take prenatals. No, not everyone in developed countries have access to fresh produce every day. People are poor and even homeless in the USA. I was homeless two times in my life.

[@groveavenue]

Congratulations! I live in my retirement in Sri Lanka which has lately been in the news for the wrong reasons. Over here, in the Third World, health care is basic. The doctors suggest folic acid as a prenatal supplement and nothing else because the women can't afford anything else. Possibly, for those who can afford it, something for bone development might be a good idea eg calcium + magnesium, for example. :)

[@prasadi1955]

Sri Lanka is having well developed primary health care system comparable to developed countries. They do recommend other necessary vitamins in addition to folic acid and all have access to them. Specially they provided freely by the government as Sri Lankan health care is totally free. By the way, the video is very informative 👌

[@groveavenue]

Thank you so much :)

[@janjaf844]

I actually use same prenatal and just looked at mine and I don't see folic acid. Is there another name on it for it?

[@alviaaslam5114]

See for methyl folate

[@acatl33]

Not an ad, ends up being an ad 😂

[@Cindy_brown__]

Thanks Dr. And Congratulations

[@melissapichardo6331]

Hello. Im pregnant with my second . My first son is autistic. Should I take a higher dose ?

[@soniaahmed2179]

hello melissa my first son is autistic too i worried about my second baby epa and dha is vary important but i cant tolerate fish oil smell 😣

[@sujatarana7460]

Mam I'm 14th weeks pregnant. I forgot to take folic acid tablet one day in 13th week . Is there any problem for my baby . ? Please reply .

[@amandacarlisle4026]

I was unable to take prenatals with my son bc they made me sick, and it's looking to be the same with this pregnancy. I took a regular multi vitamin plus folic acid. However, this pregnancy, even the regular vitamins are making me sick as well. Any advice?

[@kaithenriquez8830]

Prenatals make me sick as well, my doctor recommended I take them at night instead so I don't feel sick all day. It helped so much and it doesn't make me feel sick when I take them before bed.

[@amandacarlisle4026]

@Kait Henriquez the problem is because of my Boyfriends work schedule, I get woken up at night. So when I take it at night I feel even worse bc I'm overtired and nauseous then. If that makes sense. So far I've found they make me least nauseous when I wait until lunch to take them, but still doesn't help much

[@nunyab.3280]

Be sure to take vitamins with a meal. Also, try soft gel or gummy vitamins.

[@karyn3846]

Congratulations! I'm 35 weeks and taking a prenatal with DHA, I'll ask my OB at my next appointment, but I have heard you should stop taking DHA at around 36 weeks, as it can inhibit cervical ripening in preparation for birth and increase the chance of bleeding after birth. What are your thoughts on this?

[@dr.martaperez]

No I have never seen any data about that, this might be a hypothesis but I don't know of any research that supports it.

[@mikaelamathews9790]

No one talks about how important B1 is in pregnancy sadly

[@sweettyms5311]

If we trying to get pregnant by this November, when we should start Prenatal vitamins

[@dr.martaperez]

I usually recommend starting 3 months before planning to conceive.

[@sweettyms5311]

@@dr.martaperez thank you Dr. Marta. One more doubt, just now I saw a video about synthetic vitamins too. Then I thought to ask you is this nature made prenatal vitamins are free from synthetic. I don't know anything about medical field. Please help me out

[@latifamusa9729]

11:50 folate

[@rolehisway6652]

I’m try Best Nest Wellness prenatal

[@shyqueilagreen7872]

Can women in their 40’s and older take Prenatal vitamins even though they are not prenatal.

[@laurendamasoruiz]

Wow such simple advice regarding the salt! That’s the first time I’ve heard that

[@108superwoman]

NatureMade as shown does not have choline, an important part of a prenatal

[@SandraMathewLeo]

Is Vit D or Vit D3 ?

[@yoshl1795]

Congratulations 😍

[@dariakessler2101]

Congratulations! Is it a boy or girl?

[@joychioambojia5222]

Doc I want to get pregnant I'm already 37 years old.were 5 years together

[@rezangyalos]

Develpoed vs not developed countries... this isn't the first vidoe where they keep saying this. Its not about that. Its about the quality of land/soil.. Let's say, Iceland greenland is quite developed, but what are they actually able to grow there? Not too much. They import. The Arctic, and Siberia, isn't too developed, soil is crap, they find probably other sources of food though, and may should take suppliments. Thanks for the rest of the video though. Very useful.

[@sideeffect2]

Stop calling us pregnant people. It's offensive.

[@yilienacotilla1396]

Empieza hablando lento y después al final muy rápido 😢

[@user-xu4kr6nw7o]

What is a "pregnant people?"

[@Bond00016]

Changing sea salt to ionized is not worth it. Just take an fast apsorbtion iodine supplement. But before listening to doctors on the internet. GET A BLOOD TEST DONE so you know your deficiencies in your current diet before taking random vitamin supplements.

[@goddessqueen9626]

Congratulations

[@ShaeShae1]

Said she's going to get into the folic acid / folate at the end of the video... then at the end of the video says she's not going to get into it 😭😭

[@P0tH3ADPUNK]

I clucked off immediately when you called us "pregnant people". We are mothers.

[@aliciabrady1966]

Thank you, thank you thank you!! I so appreciate this video 💕

[@wynternite]

Use folate guys!!! Folic acid no bueno

[@TeanityInfusions]

Niceeee thank you

[@jessicaran148]

Pregnant people is such an offensive sexist degrading term to use for expecting mothers. The term is expecting mothers, use both terms when applicable to be inclusive or don’t use either. Women still have rights to our gender identity. I’d like for people to transition out of patriarchy and misogyny. Im a women advocating for women’s rights so know people will bashed, but I’ll die on this hill, women still have rights

[@LaceySantino]

It’s very difficult to hear you.

[@elenaplyvskaya2527]

High quality and nutritious in EU or subsidised countries by EU gov that use Monsanto ? We the awaken are so unsure and do not trust these toxic food that we eat..

[@Pascaline240]

I like your video and just because you is the vitamin that you taking 😅and I just Subscribe to you Chanel and you lucky cause I don’t do it to everyone ❤ Guess what I’m taking the same one 😊 Thanks for sharing

[@Arizona_lilly]

Aww your so cute pretty 🤩

[@zyzylove4033]

I didn’t take prenatal vitamins with my first two kids and they were healthy and perfectly fine . In biblical times they didn’t take them so why should I take them while pregnant now 😑

[@shwetaverma630]

Pregnant 'people'? really?

[@SydneyBristow0788]

😆😅🤣🤣 oh good. Yeah that's a turn off. Pregnant women. Don't erase us.

[@SydneyBristow0788]

And KZbin ironically erases my comment

[@Darrengriffiths3197]

What can a man take if he's 45 and is thinking of Having child with wife but he take very strong pain medication 💊 that might or might not affect the birth of a healthy baby 🤔 Amy suggestion

[@Trrbx-cs5nx]

It’s not a fetus it’s a baby