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For All You Nursing Mothers
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- Hi T., I have a 3/12 month old and breastfeed/pump exclusively too. I take "Expecta" (DHA vitamin) along with a multi-vitamin. I don't think multi's have it in them...
- I just used my prenatal vitamin when I nursed. I also gave my daughter (who is now 12 months) poly vi sol with iron. My doctor said I didn't need to take the DHA vit...
- T., Congrats on your new arrival and to breastfeeding her too! I have four children: 7,6,5,2; and with each one of them I breast feed. My physician told me that ...
Is There a Such Thing as Too Much Folic Acid???
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- Anyone that I know of that has had a previous miscarriage they recommend that they take 1mg a day. I do also know that if you do not have enough folic acid then it...
- I would suggest cod liver oil instead of an artificial DHA supplement. It has other vitamins and things in it in their natural form that the body can process more eas...
- I have been told there is no such thing as overdoing in on the folic acid when you are trying to get pregnant. I was taking it in addition to prenatals and when I saw ...
Prenatal Vitamins
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- I took the generic Walgreens brand vitamins when I was pregnant with my son because it was all I could afford. He came out strong and healthy and big as a horse! I d...
- I buy my from Hi Health. It was suggested to me to buy your vitiams from a health store instead of grocery store. they are more expensive but better for you.
- Rainbow Light Prenatal Vitamins $9.99 for 50ct at Target. They are gentle on the stomach so you can take it with meals anytime. I use to take Nature's Made and they ma...
Needed OTC Pre-natal Vitamin
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- My doctor has told me that prenatals are the best vitamins a women can take even when you are not pregnant or breastfeeding. I have been taking the Sam's Club prental'...
- I took the Target brand with both pregnancies and my doctor said that they were a great choice. They don't have a "vitamin taste" to them and although they were big d...
- Hi M., I highly recommnd Rainbow Lite's food based prenatals. You take 6 a day - 2 pills 3 times a day. Being food based and taking them throughout the day really...
I Need a Good Prenatal Vitamin!
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- I have posted several times for a lot of different health questions and thing. Well, here I go again! Sorry, but I really do care about people's health. And I have ...
- I use the brand WalMart sells, they're cheap and I have never peed neon yellow. I've used them for my past 2 pregnancies and after and for this one too.
- I took neonatal vitamins. You have to have a prescription but they work wonders. I can't really take regular vitamins cause they upset my stomach but this one was fant...
Anyone Use "Duet DHA" Prenatal Vits??
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- I have used DUET DHA for over 3 years now. I used it for all three of my pregnancies and while nursed all of my children (I am still in my third pregnancy). I have had...
- I use it and find it great. I don't supplement at all, I just eat yogurt and milk, lots of salads, oh and chocolate!
- Hi M., When I was pregnant with son #2 my sister in law told me about Juice Plus. It's not a vitamin, just whole food, fruits and vegetables in a capsule. I took that...
Vitamins
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- i always take my vitamin before bed & then I am asleep & it doesnt make me sick
- Hi J., I remember I was the exact same way with my pre-natals. I actually just found out about a new product that would be perfect for you (I wish I had when I was pr...
- Eat, and eat something substantial before you take your vitamins. A couple of crackers won't do. If you are taking more than one tablet, take them at different times/m...
Feel like the Walking Dead!
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- I just went through the exact same thing. I started taking a supplement called Expecta lipil DHA. There is something about omega fatty acids that make you less constip...
- J., I'm not sure there is anything you can do about your energy level at this point. On top of being pregnant you have three other children. That is enough to drain...
- I only have one child, so I only have one experience. I believe that just like every baby, every pregnancy is different. Your body is working so hard to create a new...
Dha and ARA
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- yes my dr said the same as lisa g. i nursed my 2 year old daughter for a year and my son who is 3 months i plan on doing the same.
- I don't know if it has Dha and ARA, but Shaklee makes a phenomenal children's vitamin that is in powdered form. Since you are nursing, your baby actually doesn't need ...
- There is a book called "Super Baby Food" written by Ruth Yaron that has many great ideas on how to make babyfood more nutritous. If you don't want to buy the book I'm...
What to Do Before You Get Pregnat
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- Increase your folic acid intake. This can help prevent birth defects.
- Congratulations on getting your thyroid problem under control. Folic acid supplements are strongly recommended for women hoping to become pregnant as well as pregnant...
- Well, to start off, good luck with trying. Enjoy it! LOL. When my husband and I started trying, I first visited a OB/GYN as a consult just to see what I needed to do. ...
