tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16525395.post3416546992038157713..comments2009-10-24T20:38:33.630+02:00Bee Eanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13860357505146690089noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16525395.post-21035295035381086392009-10-24T20:38:33.630+02:002009-10-24T20:38:33.630+02:00I asked my midwife today and she said no I don&#39;t need all these vitamins as long as I eat 3 meals a day and my diet includes fruits and vegetables. Since I eat a lot of fruits and some vegetables so the question now is more whether I need to take these vitamins and minerals?Bee Eanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13860357505146690089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16525395.post-81272925079025368702009-10-24T20:35:58.755+02:002009-10-24T20:35:58.755+02:00Dear Bee Ean,<br /><br />I gave birth to my girl in the french speaking part Belgium and like in France, folic acid does not need presciption. Just go and and purchase some to last throughout your pregnancy term.citygirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02920597238875216058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16525395.post-9513486660548778702009-10-23T14:53:12.321+02:002009-10-23T14:53:12.321+02:00Bee,<br />I concur with LF, you need to look into the supplements needed for your pregnancy. Its very important that both you and your baby are getting the right amount of nutrition. Also, when you are pregnant your body will suffer bone loss if you do not have enough calcium! Are you taking any pre natal milk formula? Its full of nutrition for you both and it will help you lactate later after baby is here!roni bergugnathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17937317176468627757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16525395.post-47256472546371777072009-10-22T20:10:29.504+02:002009-10-22T20:10:29.504+02:00La Framéricaine,<br />I see where you are coming from. Most of my friends in Malaysia and USA took these vitamins and minerals during their pregnancy. The problem is, my doctor didn&#39;t encourage it so I have no idea what kind of vitamins I should take. I have spoken to the French here, most of them didn&#39;t take any vitamins during their pregnancy, it is just not the culture here. As for folic acid, I only knew about it when I was in my second trimester, so too late to take anyway. <br /><br />Celine,<br />Wow didn&#39;t know in Canada you need to wait so long for an appointment. I don&#39;t know why they can&#39;t have good time management. I didn&#39;t know that I don&#39;t need prescription for vitamins. One of my friends is a pharmacist, she took some vitamins for herself but she said not anyone needs it, and they will not be reimbursed by the social security coverage.Bee Eanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13860357505146690089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16525395.post-71981328955335044722009-10-20T14:50:46.749+02:002009-10-20T14:50:46.749+02:00Good Morning,<br />I am a french and I leave in Canada. I know it is a drag to wait but at least you can go there on a Saturday! Last time I went to see the OB (I am 4 month pregnant), I had to wait almost 3 hours and the visit lasted for less than 15 minutes, ultrasounds included. I had to work longer hours for the remaining days to make up for the time.<br />As for the vitamins et mineral: you don&#39;t need a prescription to buy them so if you want them, just go to the pharmacy. At the same time, you can also look into what you eat if you don&#39;t want to take pills: veggies are readily available everywhere in France.<br />Congratulations for the baby to come!Celinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05359777342928428334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16525395.post-34771748363244295282009-10-20T01:53:07.169+02:002009-10-20T01:53:07.169+02:00I do not want to comment on your doctor&#39;s behavior, Bee Ean, because I do not share the same cultural expectations as she does. However, I do think that it would be wise for you to have a &quot;second opinion&quot; on the question of pre-natal vitamins. A lack of folic acid in utero can result in serious birth defects for newborns. Those are not just &quot;chemicals&quot; they are nutritional supplements that compensate for vitamins and minerals that you might not be getting in your nutrition. I also think that it is more important for you because this is your first pregnancy.<br /><br />Don&#39;t believe me. Just do your own reading online and then get a second opinion. The first trimester is a critical time in any pregnancy.<br /><br />Amitiés,La Framéricainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09879118710247405871noreply@blogger.com