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Prenatal vitamins with kitniyot

March 29, 2026

Question

I am in my first trimester and was wondering about prenatal vitamins on pesach. I purchased a bottle that is labeled: "chometz free but may contain kitniyos." Am I allowed to take this if I am Ashkenaz? Thanks

Answer

Thank you for reaching out.

B'sh'ah tovah!

Yes, it is permissible to swallow these pills on Pesach even if your minhag is not to eat kitniyot.

Learn more about vitamins and nutrition in pregnancy here, and please feel free to get back to us with any further questions.

Chag sameach!

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