Hi there,

I am 8 weeks today. Last night we went out and I got home late and completely forgot about taking my pre-natal vitamin. It just occured to me. What do I do? Not worry about it and just take one tonight or should I take 2? Does anyone know what to do?

I had this same worry after forgetting to take my tablets away for the weekend - but as my sister pointed out, there are women who booze their way through pregnancy, take drugs etc and often still have healthy babies - not saying you should do this, obviously, but you're doing well in taking the supplements at all, so don't punish yourself if you forget for one day! They're a bonus, not a must-have.

I have to admit i didnt take pre-natal vitamins but i did take folic acid for the first 12 weeks...im now 24 weeks.
I shouldnt worry about it, i wouldnt take 2 though, just take 1 tonight x

Hi

Thanks yes, I think you are right. The vitamin has the folic acid supplement in it, so its a combined thing, but I agree, it is probably better to miss a day than to take too much. Hope so - not a lot I can really do about it now!