I know not exactly on topic for the board, but I trust most pedes on here more than any doctors or medical people right now. So with that being said, my wife and I are about to being another pure blood into the world and i was wonder if any of the health experts on here can tell me if prenatals are a good idea and if so a good brand to look for. I literally have nearly zero trust for most companies pushing anyhting now days, because they all seemed to be owned by terrible companies.
Sorry again for off topic but happy to share the great news with you frens, and any help is greatly appreciated!!!
Congratulations! I highly recommend the book "The Expectant Father". I have the 4th edition. It preps you in all ways of the changes to come. It also has a very good section of the most beneficial kinds of foods, how to choose which produce is worthwhile to buy organic, and other tricks for digestion and food intake. I don't really have a good source for store bought vitamins. I have noticed that most prenatal vitamins are severely lacking in Vitamin C for some reason. Maybe they plan for the mother to also take her own, and the prenatal is a supplement to that? In any rate, go to the store and compare the percentage offerings of vitamins in 5 or more different prenatal brands and come to your own consensus on which one offers the best overall product. The rule should still be that fresh, good food is far better than eating a gummy vitamin or anything like that.
Good deal and that's what I was leaning towards, just very healthy complete meals. Appreciate the feedback,, thank yoh!!
Pay attention to any abnormal swing in anything for her. Things like blood pressure can change and you need to know what normal is first before you can compare.
I will be sure to do that, thanks!