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Print This PageThe Vitamin Dilemma
Do you really need to take a prenatal multisupplement? Depends on how you eat.
By Kristine M. Napier, M.P.H., R.D.However, there are a few potential pitfalls with supplements you don’t face with dietary sources of vitamins and minerals. (One notable example: Supplementing more than 10,000 IUs of vitamin A may cause serious birth defects.) So stick to a prenatal supplement your doctor prescribes, never take more than 100 percent of the RDA for any nutrient, and don’t short-change your diet by relying on pills instead of fresh foods. That way, you know you’re getting everything your growing baby needs.
