“What vitamin supplements can I take during the third trimester?”
I am in my third trimester. What vitamin supplements can I take during the third trimester?
2 Answers
Dietitian-NutritionistOB-GYN
Welcome to the home stretch Momma!
Continue taking your prenatal vitamins and any other medications/supplements prescribed by your OB/GYN.
Starting at 38 weeks, you can began doing perineal massages, which help the elasticity of the tissue down below and reduce the possibility of tearing while you give birth.
Also beginning at 38 weeks, you and your partner should have sex, as often and can be tolerated, as sperm contains an enzyme that natural ripens the cervix.
Continue taking your prenatal vitamins and any other medications/supplements prescribed by your OB/GYN.
Starting at 38 weeks, you can began doing perineal massages, which help the elasticity of the tissue down below and reduce the possibility of tearing while you give birth.
Also beginning at 38 weeks, you and your partner should have sex, as often and can be tolerated, as sperm contains an enzyme that natural ripens the cervix.
Your regular prenatal vitamin is enough unless you are deficient in elements..then your doctor would recommend supplements
