Is it okay to take Emergen-C while pregnant?

[Perseids]

Hi! I'm wondering if it is okay to take Emergen-C while pregnant? I normally don't get sick at all, but, being pregnant I am concerned about boosting my immune system as it gets closer to cold and flu season.

Thanks!

 

[petite ping]

I would talk to a Dr first to see if it is OK. I would not take anything that wasn't marked prenatal during pregnancy.

There is some website that say that high doses of vitamin C (I don't know what level of dosage) causes m/c but others that say it's a myth.

I would prefer to be on the safe side

For your info, Emergen-C has roughly 16 times the normal recommended allowance for Vitamin C.

 

[Eternal]

Yes, over read high dose vit c can cause a miscarriage, I think it's used to cause a period in TTC if your cycle is out of whack. I would avoid.

 

[ItsAWonder]

My doc said not to take it. But, drinking orange juice is fine. I am drinking about 8oz of juice fortified with vitamin D and Calcium per day. Since I have had two losses he wants me to wait until 12 weeks to get a flu shot and it's flu season here as well.