Question
Can I take Pregnacare?
2 July 2012. Related: All topics, Pregnancy, Supplements and herbs.
Can an HIV positive woman take pregnacare if she is trying to conceive?
Answer
Pregnacare is a supplement that contains a combination of vitamins, including folic acid. Folic acid is usually recommended for women planning to conceive. It can also be taken during the early stages of pregnancy or throughout the pregnancy. This is because it is good for the early stages of the baby’s development.
There is no reason why women living with HIV should not take Pregnacare. However, as with any other supplements, it it important to let your doctor know if you are taking these.
Hi Otiteh,
Its OK to take pregnacare, this won’t be an issue. The important thing is that you start taking ARVs. Its the ARVs that will reduce the risk of transmission to your baby. Please see here for more info: http://i-base.info/guides/pregnancy
I am 21weeks pregnant have not started taking any drugs for pregnancy can I take the pregnant care plus that contains omega3
Hi Rose,
What ARVs are you using?
Hi I m rose.now I m one month pregnant.early I used folic acid 400mg before getting pregnancy.i finished it.now can I use pregnanrcare continusely.has it any side effect
Hi Lisakhaya, As Angelina says on this question, pregnacare is a combination of vitamins that contains folic acid. And folic acid is recommended for women who are planning to have a baby. You can let your doctor know that you are taking pregnacare along with your HIV meds.
can I take pregnacare and stop when I’ve fallen pregnant? or when is the right time to stop taking it when u’ve fallen pregnant
Some vitamins or supplements can interact with HIV medication. It’s a good idea to talk to your doctor and find out about this before taking any supplements. Sometimes it’s recommended that you can take the supplements at a different time to your HIV meds.
I am 12 weeks pregnant and I have been taking Tribuss since 1 week ago. I would like to know, is there a problem if I take Folic Acid and the Vitamin tablets with Tribuss at the same time?
Hi Agu, yes, both are fine.
Can a pregnant woman with hiv positive take pregnacare plus omega3