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Should Comfol, Zincovit And Nutrilite Food Supplements Be Taken During Pregnancy?

Hello Doctor,
I had my first visit to the Gynec today after i did my HPTs at home which turned out to be positive. The Doctor has prescribed me two tablets - Comfol and ZincoVit, one dose daily. However when i asked her that I have been taking Nutrilite Food Supplements of Iron Folic C and Daily Multivitamin Tablet, she said that iron is not required during the first three months of pregnancy, what I believe is that Folic Acid and Iron are important for the growth of the baby and to avoid any neural defects. Further she has suggested me a 3-nite suppository for slight vaginal infection.

Can you please guide me whether the above prescriptions are OK to follow. I know that I have to trust the doctor and go with her advise, but I just want to make everything is sure. May be you can explain me in detail.

P.S. I am 5 weeks pregnant today.
posted on Fri, 31 Jan 2014
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hello , thanks for raising your query , i understand your concern regarding the health of your pregnancy , what your doctor said might be her personal view in your case as she better knows you as a doctor, but in general i do not think there are any disadvantages of starting the iron and folic acid supplement early in pregnancy , as in your case first trimester .

i would advice you to visit your gynecologist and tell your concerns and you might continue with your multivitamins and iron supplements , generaly they do not cause any negetive effects.

i hope my answer will help you, if you have any further queries , do not hesitate to write in again. wish you good health .
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Should Comfol, Zincovit And Nutrilite Food Supplements Be Taken During Pregnancy?

hello , thanks for raising your query , i understand your concern regarding the health of your pregnancy , what your doctor said might be her personal view in your case as she better knows you as a doctor, but in general i do not think there are any disadvantages of starting the iron and folic acid supplement early in pregnancy , as in your case first trimester . i would advice you to visit your gynecologist and tell your concerns and you might continue with your multivitamins and iron supplements , generaly they do not cause any negetive effects. i hope my answer will help you, if you have any further queries , do not hesitate to write in again. wish you good health .