{"id":1018,"date":"2022-01-27T01:39:15","date_gmt":"2022-01-27T07:39:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/?p=1018"},"modified":"2022-06-13T09:39:26","modified_gmt":"2022-06-13T15:39:26","slug":"prenatal-vitamin-limits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/healthy-pregnancy\/is-it-safe\/prenatal-vitamin-limits\/","title":{"rendered":"Prenatal Vitamin Limits"},"content":{"rendered":"

Prenatal vitamins and minerals such as iron, calcium, and folic acid are vital for proper fetal growth, development, and healthy adult living. To help increase your chances of creating a healthy environment in which your baby can develop, it is important that you establish a well-balanced diet<\/a> and\u00a0exercise<\/a> routine before you get pregnant.<\/p>\n

If you choose to supplement your diet with synthetic nutrients, be sure to keep track of the daily amounts you take, and let your health care provider know. It is possible to overdose on certain vitamins and minerals, which could have adverse effects on you and your growing baby.
\nYou should be well\u00a0educated on what the recommended amounts<\/a> are for prenatal vitamins and minerals during pregnancy.<\/p>\n

Prenatal Vitamin and Mineral Sources<\/h2>\n

If your diet consists of unprocessed foods, fruits, a colorful variety of vegetables, whole grains, lentils, and plenty of water, then you likely have sufficient vitamins and minerals already in your body. \u00a0As long as you are eating a well-balanced diet, you need not fear to overdose on nutrients found naturally in foods.<\/p>\n

However, some studies have shown symptoms of toxicity after a large consumption of animal organs, such as liver.
\nSupplements (synthetic vitamins and\u00a0minerals) are a different story. They contain higher doses of nutrients in a concentrated\u00a0form, which can be detrimental if taken in improper amounts. Always\u00a0let your health care provider know what nutritional supplements you\u00a0are taking.<\/p>\n

Prenatal Vitamin Limits & Recommendations<\/h3>\n

Prenatal vitamins <\/a>consist of a variety of vitamins and minerals.\u00a0During pregnancy, a woman\u2019s daily intake requirements for certain\u00a0nutrients, such as folic acid<\/a> (folate), calcium, and iron, will increase. \u00a0If you are pregnant (or trying to conceive) and considering taking\u00a0a prenatal vitamin, carefully read the nutritional labels and familiarize\u00a0yourself with terms like RDA and UL.<\/p>\n