When it comes to your pregnancy you want to make sure that you are taking your prenatal vitamins. It is just so important because it can help to prevent so many things. Not to mention that it is just great for the mom’s health as well. And it is important not only to take it before the baby is born but also afterwards especially if you are nursing. You should take it for at least a year after you have the baby. In fact, my doctor says that they are great to take up until menopause because they are that good!