When did u start to take supplement

I just visited my gynae ard 14 weeks. However, he didnt prescribe me any supplement or ask me to start supplement. He still gave me the folic acid, prenavit, and duphaston. He said my oscar test and blood test is all ok, but i seem to have iron deficiency or thalassemia, so he took blood test on me and my hubby. I am always worried that i dint take enough nutrition for my pregnancy, because i always eat outside. And i still stick to my eating habit as before pregnancy. But less fast food, i tend to eat more carbs than vege. So i take more fruits. Is it good enough? I heard that pregnant woman will take calcium, iron, fish oil supplement etc.

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Fish oil and calcium supplements will be prescribed by the doctor from 2nd trimester onwards. In the meanwhile continue to take the folic acid and other supplements given by your doctor. If u are worrying about not having enough nutrients, u can take maternal milk on top of your regular meals. Drink plenty of water and increase fibre intake at the same time to maintain healthy level of amniotic fluid for ur growing foetus as well.

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