Vitamins & Supplements
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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...
Introducing Vitamins
Asked by A.V. from Los Angeles
on February 14, 2008
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My son is 6 months old and just starting solids. Because he is breastfed, our doctor suggested that we give him vitamins for added iron. We tried Enfamil drops, and th...
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- since hes just starting solids i suggest to make some beans and smash them because they contain a lot of iron in them...i did that for my daughter and she loves them.....
- Hi A. I am sure you are dealing with a lot this week with just going back to work but I wanted to comment on your request. I have been giving my daughters (20 mos, 4...
- I just give my son the cereals that are fortified with iron, and make sure to give him a variety of nutrient rich foods, and that seems to work for us. It is very har...
Which Vitamins Are You Taking?
Asked by L.W. from Detroit
on December 7, 2010
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Hello Mama's I currently take one a day vitamins but I do not feel any effects from them. What viatmins are you currently taking and in what ways do they help? I heard...
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- St. John's Wort is a supplement taken for depression and a few other disorders. It isn't a brand that I'm aware of but there are many brands that sell St. John's Wort....
- Vitamins like One a Day aren't really going to give you a rush or anything you can feel, but they are still good for a daily multivitmin. As far as what vitamins to...
- I have been taking Emergen C for about 2 years now. It is just a powder that I mix with a glass of water every morning. I find that I look forward to getting up and ...
What Vitamins to Take
Asked by A.S. from Houston
on February 24, 2010
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Hello Moms, I am back with another question. I want to start taking vitamins myself as I have been feeling dizzy often and I always, always have headaches, the doctor...
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- When pregnant, my MIL supplied me with METAGENICS vitamins. Granted, they were 10 pills a day (annoying!!!). Not sure if they have a one-pill multivitamin or not, but...
- Years ago, I was complaining of feeling tired and run down. My GP at that time ran some bloodwork and discovered I was borderline anemic. He told me to take a multivit...
- Please do your research. There are a lot of bad vitamins out there. Bad meaning vitamins full of fillers that do your body no good. In fact, most vitamins out there...
Prenatal Vitamins
Asked by G.K. from Detroit
on September 9, 2009
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Hello Ladies,
My doctor gave me a bunch of samples of prenatal vitamins; my system is super sensitive and I can only tolerate one kind of prenatal vitamin. I would h...
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- Have you tried Melaleuca prenatal vitamins they are great for people who are sensitive. You can learn more about them at livetotalwellness.com/payday4u
- Post it on Craigslist under free stuff... you'll probably get more responses there :)
- Hi G., I don't need them but wanted to say that's it's nice of you to think of others.
Prenatal Vitamins
Asked by J.B. from Atlanta
on March 21, 2011
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I am pregnant with my second child and my OB told me that I could either take over the counter prenatal vitamins or get a prescription from him. I am still using a sam...
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- When I was pregnant my Dr. told me to take over the counter cuz they were cheaper and just as good and there was no need to get a prescription and pay a high amt.
- I suggest Oligo. I use theirs for Women (not pregnant). They are more effective because you actual absorp more of their over regular over the counter ones.
- If you have insurance, you should be able to get your prescription (depending on your insurance coverage) under your insurance. I get my script for $15.00 which is co...
Prenatal Vitamins
Asked by M.R. from Chicago
on May 6, 2009
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I'll totally spare you the 'TMI' details but...
I'm wondering if anyone has a decent working knowledge of prenatal vitamins and can recommend one that does NOT have...
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- Funny you bring that up -- I never checked the label to see if it had a stool softener but used and loved the GNC prenatals. I never had a problem with them either way.
- Of all the samples I received from my midwife, they too contain stool softeners. I do like the Rainbow Light OTC vitamins (also mentioned in a PP). I got mine at Jew...
- I used these from Whole Foods. As far as I know, there is no stool softener. I did have to split them in half though because I gag easily. http://www.rainbowlight...
Issues with Vitamins
Asked by L.K. from Chicago
on November 10, 2008
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Hi moms, I have a question regarding vitamins. I was always able to take a muti-vitamin with no stomach issues. I have a pretty sensitive stomach, and HATE (like mos...
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- I think with the lifestyles we lead, most people DO need a supplement. If you are honestly following the food pyramid everyday, your good to go. If you don't have th...
- Good morning! I, too, had the same issues with prenatals. I started taking them about 5 months into my pregnancy. I have always had stomach problems. I have bee...
- Melaleuca vitamins are awesome. They mimic the way your body absorbs organic foods. They also have a protective easy to swallow coating on them so they do not leave ...
