Vitamins & Supplements
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Prenatal Vitamins While Breastfeeding?
Asked by A.S. from Phoenix
on June 1, 2008
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I was originally told by my doctor to stay on prenatal vitamins while breastfeeding but just heard last week from a nurse that I didn't need to. She said a good daily ...
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- I'm currently nursing my 4th child, 6 months old. My feeling is that without the extra iron that comes in the prenatal, I always feel run down and tired. The current...
- Ola Loa are great multivitamins that your body can absorb well. You can get them at www.drinkyourvitamins.com or www.vitacost.com They state on their website that whe...
- I'm nursing my 7 month old and my doctor told me to stay on the prenatals and add a calcium/vitamin D supplement.
Seeking Advice on Whole Foods Prenatal Supplements
Asked by C.C. from Los Angeles
on June 27, 2008
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I am beginning IVF treatment in a few weeks and would like to purchase a whole foods prenatal supplement (organic is preferable). Do any of you have any recommendations?
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- I personally know a number of women who have/are taking New Chapter Organics. Theya re very healthy & happy with it! By the way, post partum to help the fatigue fact...
- I use Rainbow Light - it is vegan and sensitive to the stomach. I have bought it at whole foods, target and Henry's. Good luck!
- I use Melaleuca. I take there regular vitamins but they have prenatal also. There's 3 different ones. Just your basic prenatal but it's all natural, then they have ...
Prenatal Vitamins Making Me Nauseated
Asked by B.H. from Dallas
on November 13, 2008
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This is my second pregnancy and this time the prenatal vitamins are making me very nauseated. I take them at night before bed but if I don't fall asleep right away, I...
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- Are you also taking Iron pills? I had to with my pregnancy, what the OB didn't tell me was when my Iron was okay the pills would make me sick! Also, my neighbor just...
- Girl take them after you eat something. I always got sick if I didn't eat something right before I took them and I've had three kids. So eat a meal then take the vit...
- Get lots of samples from your doctor and try them out. I liked the one that is a pink and blue capsule. I also liked the ones that were coated best - they went down ...
Vitamins While Breastfeeding
Asked by M.S. from Indianapolis
on July 23, 2010
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Just wondering what other people are doing. While breastfeeding, do you just take a regular multivitamin or do you still take the prenatal vitamins? I know the prena...
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- M. Unfortunately the OTC vitamins are not the best as they are usually synthetic. I believe you should be on a GOOD multi while breastfeeding and after. Even being ...
- According to my family doc (my OB & also our ped), you should take prenatal vitamins while you are nursing. I also take fish oil for the omega 3's (get a brand that sa...
- I continued with the prenatals under the instruction of my OB.
Prenatal Vitamins - You Liked Which Brand?
Asked by C.J. from Dallas
on September 24, 2010
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Oh, the inevitable "gift bag" of prenatal samples that the OBGYN likes to send home upon the announcement that you're "trying". My loot bag contains no less than 20 d...
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- I used a Prescription Prenatal with my first and with my 2nd I used Spring Valley which I just got a Walmart. My OB said there was no difference in them other than the...
- Wellness Essentials for pregnancy by Metagenics They are by far the best thing I've found but may be difficult to find and a bit pricey. They are available only th...
- I recommend Oligo Prenatal Vitamins (I currently take the regular Oligo for Women). Best split between two doses (w/ Breakfast and Dinner). They are high quality and...
Prenatal Vitamin
Asked by B.C. from Albuquerque
on June 2, 2009
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What advise would you have on taking the right prenatal vitamin? So, many out there and I want to pick the right one for me. Any thoughts?
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- Good morning B., I would recommend Spring Valley and you can pick up a bottle for about $6 at Walmart!
- Hi B., I get many requests to research supplements because of the nature of my business. There are many supplements on the market and a handful of "quality" ones. ...
- I could only suggest that you talk to your doctor so that the specific needs of you and your baby are covered. But as a side note, some stores will give you 12 months...
Prescription Vs. over the Counter Prenatal Vitamins
Asked by L.K. from Minneapolis
on January 3, 2008
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Does anyone have an opinion on whether prescription prenatal vitamins are better than over the counter??
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- According to my OB, OTC are just as good as prescriptions, but like the other mom said. Go with what's cheaper.
- Prescription prenatals made me so sick and my doctor said that the over the counter pills were exactly the same... even recommended Flinstone Vitamins to take!
- If getting them by prescription makes them cheaper, go that route. If not, get OTC. They are pretty much the same thing. I couldn't take them when I was pg, they ma...
Bfing and Vitamins
Asked by K.B. from Columbus
on December 29, 2008
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the pedi has insisted on me introducing vitamins to my 3 month old daughter. she mentioned poly vi sol (or something like that) to increase her vitamin D. anyway i w...
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- My son was in the NICU for 3 months & the NICU staff there used the Poly vi sol. We actually continued long after he was released form the hospital. So I think if it ...
- La Leche League has researched this and has an article on their website www.lalecheleague.org. They say it is not necessary.
- I gave my nursing daughter Tri-Vi-Sol, necessary since those vitamins are NOT in breastmilk. I only gave her this as long as she nursed (a year) and then stopped it a...
Iron Supplements While Nursing
Asked by M.G. from Kansas City
on November 28, 2006
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I was wondering if anyone knows if it is healthy or not to take iron supplements while breastfeeding. I still breastfeed my 9 month old son between 4-6 times a day. ...
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- Your symtoms can be indicative of other disorders as well. One other thing to consider would be a blood sugar disorder or yeast syndrome. If you eat as much iron fil...
- Hi M.. Are you getting enough vitamin C? I think (you might want to double check) vitamin C helps your body to absorb the iron. So you might need to make sure you're g...
- I also took supplements before pregnancy, but the company I get my vitamins and supplements from said to only use prenatal vitamins during pregnancy. During the preg...
Prenatal Vitamins
Asked by G.G. from Dallas
on April 23, 2011
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I stopped breasfeeding my baby last week (she will be 6 months next week). Can I continue taking my prenatal vitamins or should I stop it. My doctor told me to take pr...
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- A vitamin is a vitamin. Why stop being healthy just because you are not breastfeeding? Keep taking them.
- Why would it ever be a bad thing to take a vitamin?
- I would continue to take them at least for awhile just to build your body back. Also if you think you will be trying for another baby in the relatively near future you...
