prenatals + extra vitamin C

[daisybby03]

I woke up this morning with a sore throat and feeling rather sick. My husband was sick all last week with a cold/sinus infection thing. I really don''t want to get sick, expecially this late in the pregnancy game. I was thinking about taking Vitamin C pills along with my prenatals so I can kick this cold out of me. What do you guys think? That would be 620 MG of vitamin c in a day...I don't think that's to much..heck, some pills come in 1000 MG pills.

Well, tell me what you all think before I call the doctors office..I hate calling about stuff like that

 

[Bam]

Studies have shown that high doses late in pregnancy (above 400mg/day) can seriously increase the risk of baby developing scurvy after birth. Drinking an extra glass of orange juice should be enough to help combat a cold without overdosing on the Vit C.

 

[florabean1981]

i was gonna say the same thing as above... or try eating an orange each day... also things like cranberry & lots of other fruit & fruit juices have naturally occurring vitamin C in too. You might also try the head over hot water & steam for clearing your sinusses (sp?), keeping well hydrated & if you have a temp or pain, just normal paracetamol. Can't think of anything else off of the top of my head, lol. Hope you feel better soon though.

 

[Pregnancy-No1]

Good question.... my doctor said I should up my vitamin C intake because I was coming down with the flu, he never metioned anything about what the other ladies did... now Im confused..

 

[Bam]

It all has to do with how far along you are and how much you're already taking. 620mg is too much for 37 weeks. And "upping" your vitamin C can be as simple as drinking a glass of orange juice every day or eating more fresh fruit and veg. Best clarify with your doc exactly how much he thinks you should have.

 

[daisybby03]

I went to the store and got some Orange Juice. Thanks for the input..i think i will tough it out...no need to risk the health of my daughter!

 

[sandollar]

you can take no more than 500mg a day,dose up on honey/lemon fresh ginger too.