Week 13: Twins - Prenatal Vitamins

Week 13: Twins - Prenatal Vitamins

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You may need to take more vitamins for you and your twins.

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You may need to take more vitamins for you and your twins.

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When you're expecting twins, you may need to take extra vitamins and minerals to help your babies grow. For example, iron and folic acid are especially important in twin pregnancies.


Your doctor will tell you exactly which supplements you need and at what dose. Don't take any extra vitamins or minerals unless your doctor tells you to -- some supplements are harmful at high doses.

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When you're expecting twins, you may need to take extra vitamins and minerals to help your babies grow. For example, iron and folic acid are especially important in twin pregnancies.


Your doctor will tell you exactly which supplements you need and at what dose. Don't take any extra vitamins or minerals unless your doctor tells you to -- some supplements are harmful at high doses.

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Reviewed by Traci C. Johnson, FACOG, MD on July 16, 2014

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