I am 13 weeks pregnant and totally confused on what to look for in a Vitamin.
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My doctor prescribed my vitamins. You need to talk to him about what to take or what to look for.\nConsult your doctor before taking any vitamins or meds!\n\nGood luck!
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Try Planned Parenthood, they do tests that you pay for there on your own and it's all confidential.  There are many early signs of pregnancy and it's different for all women so it's hard to tell you for sure if you are preg or just making yourself believe you are.  Breast tenderness, nausea, extreme hunger, extreme thirst are all signs also.  A missed period is not the best way to tell b/c some women go through their entire pregnancy with a period.  Go get checked though b/c it might be something worse.
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There's a GREAT source of information about vitamins at\n\nhttp://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/35320/35323/442717.html?d=dmtHMSContent\n\nIt describes different kinds of vitamins, when they are necessary--and this site goes beyond the usual "pregnant women should take a prenatal vitamin" advice that other sites give.\n\nThere is even more information at\nhttp://www.virtualhealthinfo.com/news_vitamins.shtml\n\nI remember hearing a few weeks ago on NPR that for the first time, a daily multivitamin was recommended for people, even those who eat a pretty normal diet because the nutritional value of the foods we eat is no longer as good as it used to be.  I suppose this is why we can get tomatoes that may not taste like much, but which travel to market without damage.  \nI looked for an article on this, but I couldn't find it.  (Sorry.)
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Also remember that there is such thing as false negatives (yes even 3 of them).  Go to your doctor he'll send you for thorough blood work to determine if it's pregnany...if it's not he'll be able to diagnose what the problem is, in most cases anyways.
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Exercises is the best thing you can do. You can walk, put your baby in the stroller then walk.You both could be benefited of the vitamin D from sun.Eat lots of fruits & veg and also see your doctor maybe you need iron, so to be sure pls. see your doctor. Take care and  have a great day.
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you are pregnant-ask the doctor. we are not doctors. that is an extreme diagnosis. horribly extreme.
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If your iron levels are higher than13 ppm., then you are probably getting enough iron from your diet.  Cook in an iron skillet to be safe.  I know iron supplements are kind of gross, but iron is inportant in yur babies ability to form red blood cells for itself.  Best wishes
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folic acid/folate is needed by women of childbearing age to prevent neural tube defects such as spina bifida, 400micrograms/day is needed.\nB12 is important for the intrinsic factor which is part of the digestive system and is needed for the absorption of nutrients, the most effective method is by injection once/month.  All B vitamins are good for energy and stress.\nAND they make your pee bright yellow, so it looks like you ate a highlighter pen :)
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Hi, check this site out.  It has the most detailed nutritional information I have ever seen.  Should be exactly what your looking for.  Hope this helps.
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There isn't much you can do but ride the waves and wait till it passes.  You are having very normal symptoms of pregnancy.  I also had real bad morning sickness when I was pregnant with my daughter and my doctor told me that as long as I got 1 prenatal vitamin down my throat a day, it really didn't cause concern if I didn't eat anything!  But keep in mind that sometimes those vitamins will cause you to be nauseated on an empty stomach.  So what I did was cut my vitamin into 4 parts....I would take the first little piece in the morning with a few crackers....the second piece with a few crackers and so on... If I threw it up, then I knew at least I tried.  Sometimes you can't help it.  Something that helped me also was sucking on a slice of real lemon for nausea.  Your doctor CAN prescribe you phenergan too for nausea...it is totally safe to take during pregnancy.  But keep in mind that phenergan can also cause drowsiness too.  The tiredness...all you can do for that is get as much rest as possible.  Try to get some help with your little girl so that you can rest.  Good luck!
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my periods were crazy too.. and in november it hadnt shown up so i took a test which had a very faint line.. on my way to work i picked up a digital test at kmart. and i did it on my break.. and what would you know that very faint line meant pregnant. the digitals are nice because its either pregnant or not pregnant. it spells it out for you. no little lines, or wondering if thats a second line. my suggestion obviously, get a digital one. it'll tell you the truth. then visit your doctor if it says pregnant. they'll do another test to completely confirm and talk to you about prenatal care. good luck
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go to a natural foodstore ..youre looked for "CHELATED" vitamins. The company called NOW is economical and a good choice
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I would suggest going to buy a pregnancy test that has two in it - take one now then wait until the end of the month to take another one if you still think you're pregnant. If you can't wait that long to find out, call your OB/GYN for an appt and they can do a blood test and can tell early.\n\nYes it is possible for you to be pregnant, depending on the length of your usual cycle, that date could have been right around your ovulation.\n\nwww.mommastayshome.com
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In order to have the healthiest babies possible, the next few months will be critical from a nutrition point of view. Compared to a woman carrying only one baby, you will need to eat an additional 500 to 1000 calories per day, and get an additional 25 grams of protein, beginning at about 20 weeks gestation. In all, you need about 90 to 120 grams, not the 140 to 150 that you have stated above. So it seems as if you are now getting almost all the protein that you need. You will also need more vitamins and minerals, particularly iron, so you should be taking a daily prenatal vitamin.\n\nOne of the best ways for you to get your additional protein is to drink more milk. Milk is not only a good source of high quality protein, it also has the calcium your babies will need. One glass of milk will give you eight grams of protein. According to the book, "Nutrition for a Healthy Pregnancy," by Elizabeth Somers, a women carrying twins should get the equivalent of six glasses of milk per day.\n\nAlthough liquid food supplements sound like an easy out, they may not be the best choice. If you drink them in place of healthy eating, you will miss out on other naturally occurring nutrients, such as fiber and phytochemicals. The supplements may also contain large amounts of sugar, which you don't need. And, the vitamin and mineral mix may not be optimal for pregnancy. Your best route is to stick with a well-balanced diet, supplemented with a prenatal vitamin.\n\nTo get the additional protein you need, some of the best, and most concentrated sources are:\n\n    Meat, poultry, or fish: 21 grams of protein/3 ounces cooked\n    Eggs: 7 grams protein/1 large egg\n    Milk: 8 grams protein/8 ounces\n    Yogurt: 9 grams protein/1 cup plain\n    Tofu: 8 grams protein/4 ounces\n    Peanut butter: 4 grams protein/1 tablespoon\n\nFollowing is an example of how you may get your necessary 100 plus grams of protein per day. It does not include the other foods you also need, such as grains, fruits, and veggies:\n\n    Breakfast: 1 cup milk, 4 ounces cottage cheese/22 grams protein\n\n    Snack: 1 cup yogurt/9 grams protein\n\n    Lunch: Chicken sandwich made with 3 ounces deli chicken breast and 1 cup Milk/ 26 grams protein\n\n    Snack: Peanut butter crackers (2 tablespoons peanut butter) and 1 glass Milk/16 grams protein\n\n    Dinner: 3 ounces poached salmon, one glass milk/28 grams\n\n    Snack: Tofu smoothie using 4 ounces silken tofu, and sprinkled with Brewer's yeast/11 grams protein\n\nTotal calculated protein for the day equals 112 grams. Other foods that you eat during the day will add significant amounts of protein to that number. For example, the grains in the breads, cereals, and crackers you eat contain protein as do many of the vegetables. If you find you cannot tolerate large meals, eat several small meals throughout the day, perhaps eating every three hours or so.\n\nSome of the best foods to eat to boost your protein intake include: Cheese, Brewer's yeast, milk, seafood, pumpkin seeds, nuts, peanut butter, beef and poultry, and soybean products. When planning your snacks and meals, reach for foods that will help boost your protein intake. For example, instead of a bowl of pretzels, take a handful of nuts. Put peanut butter on your toast instead of butter. Add dry milk powder to your baked goods and casseroles. Buy yogurt and milk with added milk solids, substitute 1/4 soy flour for regular flour in baking, sprinkle cereals and casseroles with wheat germ or Brewer's yeast. Add Brewer's yeast to fruit smoothie drinks, add nuts to your cereal, toss pumpkin seeds into the salad, sprinkle shredded cheese into the pasta and add slices of low fat cheese to your sandwiches. As you can see, even if you don't like meat or eggs, you can still have a wide choice of protein containing foods. Perhaps you can find ways to hide eggs in foods you do like. For example, crepes contain eggs, yet are more like a pancake. Add eggs
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Actually, you have no need to worry.  Nature has its way of taking care of things.  Depending on what kind of pills you have taken, I wouldn't worry about it.  I once knew a woman who was pregnant for 12 weeks before she knew...and drank a couple alcoholic drinks every day.  Her baby is a very pretty and intelligent little angel!\n\nBy the way, diet soda will NOT harm the baby.  You should avoid non-nutritive foods while pregnant.  But, when the craving hits, it's better to do the diet than regular (save the calories for a yogurt or fruits).
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Folic acid is a B vitamin, I think it is B8.  Also called Folacin, and the natural form in foods is Folate.  It is essential for the synthesis of DNA.  Deficiency symptoms are constipation, anemia, slowed metabolism, fatigue, depression.  Deficiency also can cause birth defects.  Best sources include liver, green leafy vegetables, especially spinach, broccoli, peanuts.  We typically need 4-600 micrograms (.4 - .6 milligrams) daily, but for people with high blood levels of homocycteine doctors usually recommend 800mcg or more.  Yes, folic acid does help prevent a heart attack by reducing the homocycteine which greatly facilitates buildup of plaque in the arteries.  B vitamins work together, so your doctor will probably want you to supplement your intake of B12 and B6.  There is an Rx form called Foltx, but it might not have enough 12 and 6.  Some people think that Folate, the natural form in foods, is much better than Folic Acid.  It also is available in a supplement.  Be sure to talk to your doctor first before beginning any B vitamin supplements.  Also, if you take a multiple vitamin, check its contents, many include 400mcg of folic acid.  Be careful of what you might read on the internet.  There's at least one site that confused milligrams with grams.
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theres nothing wrong with a multi vitamin however always give your doc a call and just ask him to call back with that answer shouldnt be a visit just a quick call