prenatal vitamins

fuzzyelf · 09-07-2005, 06:16 AM

so, a friend of mine is just starting a weightlifting routine, she's 37 and hopes to be pregnant within the next 6 months or so. she was aksing me what vitamins to take - i told her prenatals - she said it would make her fat....any ideas on that? also, she's wondering how much she can work out being pregnant and so forth. this is sooo not my area, so I thought I'd ask you guys....

GameDayDog · 09-07-2005, 10:32 AM

I see no reason why she can't workout UNTIL she gets pregnant...

But as for working out whyle pregnant.. I'm pretty clueless...

A personal trainer just had a lil boy at my gym... so I'll ask her tonyght..

I definitely thynk she should take the prenatal vitamins tho...

Hell, I thynk her weight gain may come from a HEALTHY BABY!!! .. more than the vitamins..

Peace..~G

**dbflgirl** · 09-07-2005, 11:35 AM

Whoa! Taking prenatals is a great idea. Folic acid, which helps to prevent spina bifida, is best if taken before conception. So your advice here was spot on. What's a little confusing is your friend's response. Taking prenatal (or any) vitamin will not make her fat! There are virtually no calories in vitamins. In some cases, there might be ~15 calories or so in the capsule itself but this is nothing that will make her fat nor offset the benefit of taking a good multi.

As for working out, the general rule of thumb is that women who were working out preior to pregnancy can continue. Of course, she should confirm this with her doctor.

fuzzyelf · 09-08-2005, 12:31 AM

I agree, and thanks, guys for the response

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Originally Posted by dbflgirl

Whoa! Taking prenatals is a great idea. Folic acid, which helps to prevent spina bifida, is best if taken before conception. So your advice here was spot on. What's a little confusing is your friend's response. Taking prenatal (or any) vitamin will not make her fat! There are virtually no calories in vitamins. In some cases, there might be ~15 calories or so in the capsule itself but this is nothing that will make her fat nor offset the benefit of taking a good multi.

As for working out, the general rule of thumb is that women who were working out preior to pregnancy can continue. Of course, she should confirm this with her doctor.

spytechs_wife · 09-25-2005, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dbflgirl

Whoa! Taking prenatals is a great idea. Folic acid, which helps to prevent spina bifida, is best if taken before conception. So your advice here was spot on. What's a little confusing is your friend's response. Taking prenatal (or any) vitamin will not make her fat! There are virtually no calories in vitamins. In some cases, there might be ~15 calories or so in the capsule itself but this is nothing that will make her fat nor offset the benefit of taking a good multi.

As for working out, the general rule of thumb is that women who were working out preior to pregnancy can continue. Of course, she should confirm this with her doctor.

yes bump. i just talked to a nurse the other day and she said its a good idea to start the prenatals before you get preggers and while you are trying. she also said if the prenatals give an upset stomach to take flinstones instead. man i love flinstone vitamins!

09-07-2005, 06:16 AM	#1
fuzzyelf New Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 15 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	prenatal vitamins so, a friend of mine is just starting a weightlifting routine, she's 37 and hopes to be pregnant within the next 6 months or so. she was aksing me what vitamins to take - i told her prenatals - she said it would make her fat....any ideas on that? also, she's wondering how much she can work out being pregnant and so forth. this is sooo not my area, so I thought I'd ask you guys.... __________________ Fuzzy Fitness and the Shoe Cow

09-07-2005, 10:32 AM	#2
GameDayDog The Dawg Is Back!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Doin Compound Movements 4 Scooby Snacks! Posts: 1,914 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 32	Outta My League.. I see no reason why she can't workout UNTIL she gets pregnant... But as for working out whyle pregnant.. I'm pretty clueless... A personal trainer just had a lil boy at my gym... so I'll ask her tonyght.. I definitely thynk she should take the prenatal vitamins tho... Hell, I thynk her weight gain may come from a HEALTHY BABY!!! .. more than the vitamins.. Peace..~G __________________ I am Thee Alpha.. RaSP is Thee oMEGA.. Between the 2 of us - We have everythyng covered... I want to be bigger than all the humans!! "I'm sure I should be doing cardio too....but I don't run from anything...so why practice?" - 1stInDoor Goal - 200#'s 5/27/07 - 4/27/07 - 175# 3/27/07 - 167#

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09-07-2005, 11:35 AM	#3
dbflgirl Silver Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hurricane Alley Posts: 646 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 18	Whoa! Taking prenatals is a great idea. Folic acid, which helps to prevent spina bifida, is best if taken before conception. So your advice here was spot on. What's a little confusing is your friend's response. Taking prenatal (or any) vitamin will not make her fat! There are virtually no calories in vitamins. In some cases, there might be ~15 calories or so in the capsule itself but this is nothing that will make her fat nor offset the benefit of taking a good multi. As for working out, the general rule of thumb is that women who were working out preior to pregnancy can continue. Of course, she should confirm this with her doctor.