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Acid Reflux
4 drops liquid folic acid. It's a pricier way to go but your son will be much happier and will get more superior nutrients than those in the OTC powder ...
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- A wet nurse{nanny who has breast milk), or purchased breast milk, which is extreemely expensive.
- Stay away from fried, spicy, and acidic foods. Eat more vegetables. Eat carbs, but don't overeat on carbs. Bananas act as a lacxative. Try prunes or prune juice. ...
- My daughter had to be on Zantac & another stonger Med. to help keep her stomach muscle tightened. I really had to struggle with my doc to give it to her but she wasn't...
Preparing for Pregnancy
You can start taking a prenatal vitamin, and taking a folic acid supplement ..... in nutrients and eliminating toxins making for a much healthier pregnancy. ...
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- I took a prescribed multivitamin with DHA and Omega 3 once I knew I was pregnant....I took the over the counters from Longs while I was trying. I have a 2 year old tha...
- I rally liked the Trader Joe's brand prenatals. I still take them even though I am not pregnant. It was hard for me to find one that didn't leave a bad taste in my m...
- I have some great advice for you on this one, as I had many complications with pregnancy, and what to take, and what my body did not want me taking! Everyone will give...
Just Started Trying... Any Suggestions
I take the Target brand of pre-natal vitamins--they are much cheaper than the ... Whatever you take, just make sure it has at least 800 mcg of folic acid. ...
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- The book Taking Charge of your Fertility by Toni Weschler can be helpful. I got one from Half Price Books, but there are multiple editions, so you might get an older ...
- I take the Target brand of pre-natal vitamins--they are much cheaper than the name-brands but have the same nutrients. As for trying to get pregnant, it often takes...
- You should go to the Dr. now to make sure you are healthy. Let the Dr. know you are trying to conceive and he will give you a prescription for prenatal vitamins and so...
Prenatal Vitamins?
The folic acid in the vitamins is of particular need because it helps prevent ... I don't think taking vitamins before does much. I was taking them before I ...
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- I too take prenatal vitamins (not pregnant YET) for the goodness and well being of a future pregnancy. I do have to take on a full stomach to avoid nausea. Take in t...
- Hi P., I think that taking prenatal vitamins is great! Even though I did breastfeed my daughter up till she was 5 months old and she is only 6 months now, I am stil...
- Absolutly take prenatal vitamins before you conceive. It certainly can't hurt anything. As far as the morning sickness. I didn't have any "morning sickness? persay whe...
Emergen-C & Pregnancy
... body can utilize much better, not just vitamin C (ascorbic acid). I would also change to a whole food vitamin/mineral product that includes folic acid. ...
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- I actually had never taken Emergen-C until my OB told me to when I was pregnant and struggling....I took it most of my pregnancy; especially at the beginning.
- I read on this site -- from another mom -- that her ob/gyn said it was okay. Sorry I don't have first hand knowledge.....But I have used it occassionally, and I too am...
- Yes, Emergen-C is a great product! I have taken it for over year. One of my doctor's recommends it for everyone when they are feeling under the weather. It will NOT...
Recurrent Miscarriages
Aug 31, 2009 ... regimen of baby aspirin extra folic acid along with my prenatals to ... came back fine I was pretty much told I just have horrible luck ...
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- Well I never was advised to take any regimine of anything. My first mc was in '82. And from what I read it appeared to be an abnormality too. The other two, in 88 a...
- I find it interesting that the doctor would put you on a baby aspirin. Did he say why? Pray. Give it up to God and He is there for you. Being in a calm relaxed s...
- My 3 yr old granddaughter is here due to natural progesterone cream given while it appeared my daughter was miscarrying. Praise the Lord! I hope you get your baby!
DHA Supplements
You're much less likely to get pre-gestational diabetes, preecclampsia etc if you eat a healthy diet and ... Is There a Such Thing as Too Much Folic Acid? ...
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- I absolutely think that fish oil supplements are important. Not only is it GREAT for you baby, but it's good for you as well. You're much less likely to get pre-gest...
- I took Duet DHA pre natal vitamins when I was pregnant with my daughter & I dont know for sure if that did anything, but she is VERY smart and has reached all developm...
- Hi J., I agree, that everybody is an expert and will always offer advice (wanted, requested, or unsolicited). So, no matter what advice is given to you, listen car...
Is It Late to Start a Prenatal Multivitamin in 6Th Week of Pregnancy?
Jul 22, 2009 ... The thing that is important is FOLIC ACID among other things but please stop .... It's amazing how much extra a woman needs when pregnant. ...
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- It's not too late. There are many things in a prenatal vitamin besides DHA that you should be concerned about getting enough of. You need folic acid so your child does...
- NO. it's never too late. but always better late than never. make sure to test your vitamins in water or vinegar to see that it dissolves within 20 mins. max. because ...
- Never too late to start on something healthy!
Took a Vicodin and Now Im Pregnant & Freaking Out!!
The most important thing of the neural tubes is folic acid. Make sure you're taking prenatal vitamins and retest again in a few days. Think of how much some ...
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- You are fine, just relax.... I can't take my migrane meds. because I am pregnant, so the Doc. actually gave me Vicodin for migranes. You will be fine.
- Don't stress. It's done. Your baby will be just fine. Stressing out over this will do far more damage. Relax, and look forward to your perfect baby. Then, when he or ...
- Let me please put your mind at ease....one vicodin is going to do nothing dangerous to the fetus...Pregnant women (including myself) have been prescribed vicodin by do...
What to Do Before Trying to Conceive
Thank you all so much for your great responses on what to do before trying .... Folic acid is very important in the development of the fetus that you should ...
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- Keep eating healthy & working out. Yes take a good prenatal vitamin, make sure it has folic acid in it and also find a good, safe Omega 3 (DHA, EPA, Fish oil) supple...
- Hi Sarah - It's great that you want to do everything right even before you conceive! I've been lucky enough to be home with my kids since they were born. They are...
- Unless you've been using birth control, or have other medical concerns, why not start now? If you have been using bc, most doctors recommend stopping and giving yours...
