Expecta Lipil
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For All You Nursing Mothers
Asked by T.H. from Omaha
on March 28, 2008
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Do I need to be taking the lipil vitamin for DHA along with my prenatal vitamin Or is my prenatal vitamin and diet good enough. My daughter is 10 weeks old and have no...
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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???
Asked by E.O. from San Francisco
on April 16, 2008
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I was wondering if anyone knows if there is such a thing as too much Folic acid when trying to get pregnant? I am trying to get pregnant and just started taking prena...
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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
Asked by K.E. from Phoenix
on June 29, 2007
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I was wondering if anyone had a recommendation on a good prenatal vitamin that I can take. I am not pregnant but we are thinking of trying soon and I would like to st...
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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
Asked by M.L. from Dallas
on February 29, 2008
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I can't afford my prescription prenatal vitamins anymore. I need a prenatal vitamin to take while breastfeeding. I would like it to have DHA. Thanks!
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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!
Asked by M.S. from Albuquerque
on August 27, 2007
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Hello,
I had still been taking prenatals since I am still nursing and they are the BEST, called Perfect Prenatal and you can get them at any of the natural food marke...
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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??
Asked by M.H. from Sarasota
on December 28, 2007
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With my first pregnancy, I used a Rx prenatal. This time my Dr. recommended a new Rx, this one has an Omega 3 pill as well. Just wondering if anyone else used this a...
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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
Asked by J. from Dallas
on June 2, 2009
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I've noticed that all of the prenatal vitamins I take seem to be making me sick. It's not the taste of them, I'm pretty good at choking them down with lots of fluids b...
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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!
Asked by J.Y. from Ocala
on May 11, 2007
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My first 2 pregnancies were a breeze, but with this one I am SOOO tiered! My last pregnancy was 6 years ago! I don't sleep at night, but I sleep constantly during the...
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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
Asked by C.C. from New York
on March 15, 2007
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What is available as a supplement to add to baby food. I know Beech Nut makes some food with it already in. I also breastfeed and take omega-3, so I know she is gettin...
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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
Asked by C.M. from Birmingham
on March 18, 2008
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My husband and I were going to try to get pregnant a year ago but I found out I had a thyroid problem and needed to start taking meds. But just found out yesterday tha...
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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. ...
