Can non-mothers take vitamins for pregnant women?

The gynecologist usually prescribes several vitamins for support Fetal growth And to maintain the health of the mother, but can women who are not pregnant take these vitamins?

For his part, Dr. Amr El-Hilaly, Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Ain Shams, revealed that higher levels of prenatal vitamins are usually and pieces of some nutrients, such as Folic acid Iron and calcium, which are essential for a healthy pregnancy, all play an important role in fetal development and maternal health, for example, the prevention of folic acid Neural tube disorders.

Al-Hilali, in reports to Al-Youm Al-Sabea, said that vitamins are important during pregnancy because they are more nutritious, and they maintain healthy hair and nails, as well as to maintain bone health as a result of taking Calcium From the fifth month, along with vitamin D.

Regarding the possibility of taking vitamins before pregnancy, the doctor revealed that due to the presence of many nutrients specified for pregnant women, it could cause an overdose of nutrients, including, for example, Iron​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ should be taken for a long time without needing it, it can cause problems such as constipation and nausea, and in severe cases, This could lead to more serious health problems, as well as being dependent on Prenatal vitamins To obtain health benefits may lead to the neglect of a balanced diet, due to the dependence on vitamins.

The doctor advised that you should take vitamins only if you are planning to become pregnant or suffering Deficiency in some nutrientsAfter consulting a doctor, there are types that can be taken before pregnancy, the most important of which is folic acid to prevent congenital neural tube defects.