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ARIELSMOM
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Name: MEREDITH
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Can you take additional Vit C
I have a cold, and was wondering if we can take vitamin C in addition to the pre-natals?
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Posted 1/26/09 12:44 PM |
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EricaAlt
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Name: Erica
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Re: Can you take additional Vit C
Good question... I was wondering the same thing. I have a cold and take my Pre Nats, of course, but also drinking a lot of OJ right now. Not sure about taking more C. Maybe someone else can answer.
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Posted 1/26/09 12:51 PM |
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HillW9608
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Name: Hill
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Re: Can you take additional Vit C
I was wondering the same thing, I have a dr appt later on so Im going to ask. Im pretty sick over here.. and am not used to having to deal with it lol. I usually take Dayquil or something.. not anymore!
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Posted 1/26/09 12:52 PM |
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MarisaK
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Member since 5/06 14562 total posts
Name: Marisa
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Re: Can you take additional Vit C
Your body won't absorb 'too much' additional Vitamin C - You just pee it out ....... so I'm sure it's fine -
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Posted 1/26/09 2:23 PM |
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KristinasMama
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Member since 10/07 8257 total posts
Name: Blessed Mama of Kristina Elena
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Re: Can you take additional Vit C
Posted by MarisaK
Your body won't absorb 'too much' additional Vitamin C - You just pee it out ....... so I'm sure it's fine -
My OB told me ABSOLUTELY NO!
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Posted 1/26/09 2:26 PM |
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luckyinlove
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Member since 12/06 2441 total posts
Name: Lauren
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Re: Can you take additional Vit C
Posted by KristinasMama
Posted by MarisaK
Your body won't absorb 'too much' additional Vitamin C - You just pee it out ....... so I'm sure it's fine -
My OB told me ABSOLUTELY NO!
Why? I was never told no and I have been taking it all along. I hope it doesn't cause any serious damage!
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Posted 1/26/09 3:11 PM |
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KristinasMama
How did she turn 2 so quickly?

Member since 10/07 8257 total posts
Name: Blessed Mama of Kristina Elena
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Re: Can you take additional Vit C
Posted by luckyinlove
Posted by KristinasMama
Posted by MarisaK
Your body won't absorb 'too much' additional Vitamin C - You just pee it out ....... so I'm sure it's fine -
My OB told me ABSOLUTELY NO!
Why? I was never told no and I have been taking it all along. I hope it doesn't cause any serious damage!
Every OB is diff.... Ask yours. He told me ABSOLUTELY not b/c the prenatal has more than enough. He said that adding Vit C (additional) to your diet would be adding TOO much.
I am a firm believer in upping Vitamin C when I have a cold. I hated being under the weather while preggo.
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Posted 1/26/09 3:27 PM |
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eroxgirl
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Member since 5/05 15697 total posts
Name: Rebecca
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Re: Can you take additional Vit C
When I was pg I read that taking too much vitamin C while you're pregnant can cause your baby to develop scurvy when they're born...
I believe it's because their system gets accustomed to a higher level of vit c and then once they're born they aren't getting as much.
But ask your ped!
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Posted 1/26/09 3:30 PM |
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