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Folic Acid
Asked by S.T. from Kansas City
on September 18, 2009
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Hello all you beautiful momma's out there!! My husband and I plan to start trying for baby #2 in just a few months. I really want to be on prenatals and folic acid for...
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- Since my sister in law was born with Spina Bifida, my doctor gave me an additional prescription for folic acid. He said it was more just for my peace of mind than any...
- My doctor has me take 1200 mg (or whatever the measurement is??) per day. He says that is best!
- I'd take the prenatals with folic acid then be sure you to eat foods that are known to have good levels of folate. Food sources are always best! Here's a link for m...
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 ...
How Much Folic Acid to Take?
Asked by K.B. from Richmond
on December 15, 2006
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I just found out that I am about 5 weeks pregnant with my 2nd! I am taking a prenatal called "Conceive" my Dr gave my when we were trying. It has 1mg of folic acid an...
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- Hey K., I am six almost 6 months pregnant now, so I am pretty up on how much folic acid to get. My doctor didn't even give me a prescription for prenatal vitamins...
- 400mcg is the recommeded daily amt for pregnancy.
- You should be able to check the label from the vitamin the doctor gave you and find something similar in an over the counter supplement. Also, ask your doctor for...
Vitamin B6
Asked by N.L. from Boston
on December 11, 2011
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My midwife recommended vitamin B6 for morning sickness so I've been taking a 100 mg pill a day for the past month or so. I just looked at the label tonight, and it sai...
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- JL that is an awful story! I'm glad you're ok... I would think it is not too dangerous in small amounts...but maybe just stay away from it the rest of the pregnancy?
- it is law to put that on all medicine or vitamins, they recommend you talk to your doctor first. It is a disclaimer in case you decided to sue. They probably put th...
- I didn't take it for morning sickness, but had a very bad experience with B6. I was accidentially taking too much dosage wise (was told by a fertility doctor I was se...
Favorite Prenatal Vitamin??
Asked by T.B. from Los Angeles
on March 17, 2008
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I'm just wondering if any of you have a favorite prenatal vitamin. I'm not pregnant yet, but we're planning to try towards the end of this year....I'm just getting a ...
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- Hi T., I am not pregnant either right now but trying to be pregnant again. I've been taking prenatal multivitamin since I was pregnant with my 2.7 years old boy. I ...
- Good for you! Start taking your prenatals now. I've been on prenatals on and off since before my first was born, so I've tried several different brands, Target, Cost...
- I highly recommend prenate elite. This one is fantastic because if you are trying to conceive it has higher levels of folic acid which is so important (i know I had a ...
Seeking a Good Daily Vitamin
Asked by M.C. from Nashville
on March 13, 2008
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I am 28 years old and think that I would like to start taking a daily vitamin. My mother has osteoporosis and I know that I need to start a calcium supplement as well,...
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- Hi M. Rainbow Light makes a good Basic Multi and a Woman's One a day which does the trick (for the most part) As for calcium, there is a formula called Calms, get ...
- Hi M., I just started taking and distributing a liquid multivitamin that is terrific! It's a 10 in 1 formula that is a multi-vitamin and mineral formula plus: I...
- ona a day women's formula is great. my ob reccomends it. it has all the essential vitamins & minerals in it, plus calcium and folic acid. she also suggested popping...
Need a Great Prenatal Vitamin
Asked by M.L. from Philadelphia
on January 5, 2011
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Me and my husband are recently off of the pill and trying to get pregnant. I am currently taking a woman's multi by vitamin code. I want to finish this bottle becaus...
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- Shaklee's vita Lea . I had a lot of success with it when I went off my prenatal. completely vegetarian. Dr. Christians Northrop endorses it as best prenatal. My doctor...
- I have both the GNC one and the Nature Made one - I think one said "vegan" on it and both are great (and cheaper than Rx). Talk to your Ob/Gyn though to get a recomme...
- Hi M., Melaleuca prenatal pack is an excellent vitamin and mineral complex. It is guaranteed to absorb and it does NOT create free radical activity like most vitami...
Prenatal Vitamin Problem
Asked by R.V. from Baton Rouge
on May 29, 2008
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I'm recently pregnant again, and prenatal vitamins are making me sick! I'm very lucky to not have any pregnancy symptoms other than lethargy, but since I started taki...
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- I experienced the same thing with my two preg. and after trying several things believe it or not the one that worked for me was just the generic brand that Dollor Gene...
- Taking them at night before bed is what worked for me.
- I so had the same problem with my 4th child. Unfortunately for me it lasted the entire pregnancy. I got to the point during my first tri-mester of not taking them. You...
What Prenatal Vitamin Do You Recommend?
Asked by M.R. from Kansas City
on June 9, 2010
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I can't remember what I took with my first pregnancy. I have had two miscarriages so I want to make sure I have a good prenatal vitamin on board. I also have fibromy...
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- I took Flinestone Vitamins when I was pregnant. They were easier to take and I could chew them. I also took Expecta, it has DHA in it and its like a "vitamin booster"
- My daughter had problems with upset stomach from the store brand, I take Melaleuca Vitamins, so I ordered her prenatal vitamins from there and she was fine with them. ...
- Lol, my doc didn't have any vitamin recommendations when I asked, "just anything". I took a prenatal from GNC and it was ok. Nothing to write home about! I found this ...
Prenate Elite Tablet (Prenatal Vitamin)
Asked by R.L. from Seattle
on October 14, 2008
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Has anyone had any bad experiences with this vitamin? Is it hard on the stomach? I can't stand taking tylenol, so I guess you can imagine my thoughts on taking this vi...
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- HI R., Are you taking the pre natal because you are pregnant right now? thats my first question! C. in Bellevue
- For the first 5 months of my pregnancy I couldn't take any prenatal vitamins because of extreme nausea so I talked to my OB and ended up taking 2 kids multivitamins, o...
- If you are having any kind of nausea with the pill or are having trouble swallowing it, you could ask your doctor for a chewable prenatal. When I was pregnant with my...
