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HelloYellow 
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Posted: 28 January 2012 at 8:34am |
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So i started taking Folic Acid when i first found out i was pregnant, since i knew that was important. And when i saw my MW she wrote me a script for Iodine, so am taking that. She also said i could start taking the Pregnancy Multivitamin. So i have been. What i was wondering, do i need to continue taking Folic Acid now im entering my 2nd trimester?
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SethsMama
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Posted: 28 January 2012 at 9:50am |
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It's recommended for the first 3 months of pregnancy, that is the most important time. Up to you if you keep taking it...Last time I stopped when my bottle ran out at around 20weeks.
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Pixi
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Posted: 28 January 2012 at 9:55am |
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Best to asked your Health Nurse, as pregnancy vitamin may have sufficient folic acid any way (read your bottle), if your own Health practitioner did not say to stop, then guess ok to carry on.
Iodine:
Refer to your Hospital Dietitian, I have pasted for you the latest news about iodine for woman in NZ. I remember this article been on the news as well.
As all these things are supplements, "a very good diet of corse is good, lots water, fresh leafy vegetables etc. Rest and Pampering yourself :)
Pregnant women offered new iodine supplement
Tuesday, 29 June 2010, 4:34 pm
Press Release: Science Media Centre
Pregnant women offered new iodine supplement
Thursday (1 July) sees the launch of a new iodine tablet targeted at pregnant and breastfeeding New Zealand women.
The 150 mcg iodine supplement will be subsidised, and recommended by the National Health and Medical Research Council and the New Zealand Ministry of Health for daily consumption by all women considering pregnancy, or who are currently pregnant or breastfeeding.
Iodine is an essential nutrient needed to produce hormones that are vital for the development of the brain and nervous system in the foetus, as well as in babies and young children. Pregnant and breastfeeding women in New Zealand are not currently getting enough iodine and need to top up their intakes to meet their requirements. This new supplement, along with consumption of iodine containing foods, will help pregnant and breastfeeding women in New Zealand to meet their iodine requirements.
We asked New Zealand nutrition experts for their view on the availability of this new supplement Their responses are summarised below:
Jan Milne, Executive Director of the professional association for dietitians, Dietitians New Zealand, comments:
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jazzy
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Posted: 28 January 2012 at 10:20am |
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I took Folic Acid from the time I found out I was pg till after 3mths with all of my kids. I also took Pregnancy & BF vitamins from the supermarket on advise of my MW as I had leg cramps, I took them while BF also.
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HelloYellow
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Posted: 28 January 2012 at 10:54am |
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Thanks for that ladies.
I think ill just continue taking folic acid til it runs out. And continue taking the Pregnancy multivitamin and Iodine. Unless im told otherwise.
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kiwigal
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Posted: 28 January 2012 at 7:53pm |
When I was pregnant with DD I took Blackmores pregnancy gold it has got all your vitamins and minerals as well as your omega. Countdown sells them.
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Isabella
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Posted: 29 January 2012 at 3:54pm |
Yep second the Blackmores, and its WAY WAY WAY cheaper than elevit! 
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