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Low or No Iron Prenatal Vitamins
That is why it is in all the prenatal pills. Have you tried to take the prenatal right before bed. This is what I do and I don't have any problems with it ...
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- Hi K.! I would suggest that you try a "whole food" supplement like Greens First (it does come in pill form), Juice Plus, or Superfood. It is not imperative to take a...
- I was pregnant in 2006 and found prenatals with no iron at the GNC store in New Berlin on Mooreland and National. Maybe they still carry them. You could also try the...
- With my first pregnancy, my stomach couldn't handle regular prenatal vitamins so my OB told me to take Women's One A Day and an extra 400mg folic acid tablet. I did f...
How Soon Can I Start Taking Prenatal Vitamins??
Read all 7 responses: "i want to make the most out of this (hopefully soon to be ) pregnancy, and i know from my previous pregnancies the importance of a ...
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- NOW. ANYTIME> I know doctors who give them to women who are not even pregnant. There great for your hair and nails and give you the energy you need !!
- My doctor is a strong beliver that if a woman is able to have children she should be on prenatal vitamins. I have been on prenatal vitamins for several years now. To...
- Yes its great. My doctor told me that it is good for woman to take them in there child bearing years. Good luck getting pregnant. I hope it happens quickly for you
Prenatal Vitamins
I'm trying to get pregnant and was advised to start taking prenatal vitamins right away. Any suggestions on which ones to take? I know most important ...
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- I get my prenatals at Mother's they are called Twin Lab. I tried the prescription kind and they upset my stomach-as most do. I used to take my vitamins right before b...
- lol...well...here's not exactly the answer to your question: I just chewed Flintstones & drank orange juice & tried to get most of my vitamins from food sources...s...
- Hello, I used the Target Brand. It not that much $ and I also took another few MG of Folic Acid, but that is up to your doc. Mine told me to take more FA also. Yes it...
Chewable Prenatal Vitamin?
My doctor and midwife both told me that there is enough folic acid in them for the baby and that I didn't have to take prenatals. I already have one child, ...
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- Hi- I had HORRIBLE morning sickness with both my pregnancies so swallowing pills didn't work for me either. My Doc.s recommended taking the children's chewable vitam...
- Hi S.- I have the same problem with swallowing pills. My OB wrote me a prescription for a chewable prenatal vitamin, yes, they do exist! :-) They are a little chalk...
- Nutrinate is a chewable prenatal vitamin you can get a perscription for. Don't get the generic, they do not taste as good. I had these and it made the whole process ea...
Prenatal Vitimans and Constipation
So I was reading that prenatal vitamins can constipate you. I have stopped taking it for 2 days and it has helped tremendously! However, I know I need to be ...
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- Congratulations!!! I take CitraNatal DHA and love it. It has a mild laxative that helps counteract the affects of the high levels of iron. Ask your OB about it. Be...
- I had the same problem when I was pregnant, my OB put me on prenatal vitamins called "Precare Premier" - it has a stool softener right in it. It made all the differe...
- Talk to your doc about taking a stool softner. I know that with my daughter I was going to take one. Also, make sure to drink all your water for the day. It's the i...
Need Advice on Prenatal Vitamins
I'm trying to find the best prenatal vitamin for me - and am having a very hard time. I've bought several - but haven't started taking any of them yet. ...
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- I had similar concerns. I have some info on natural solutions, I will write back at lunch.
- I was the sales rep for a professional line of supplements sold to Dr's and healthcare providers called Biotics Research. I quit when I had my baby. They are still t...
- Congratulations, D.. I was very happy with the Nature Made vitamin/mineral supplement. It meets the FDA's RDA criteria for pregnant and lactating women, doesn't cont...
Prenatal Vitamins Make Me Sick
Not taking the prenatal vitamins didn't seem to harm him in the least. .... I had the same problem with my prenatals - I tried taking them before meals, ...
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- Hi S., Congrats on being pregnant. I had the same problem. I took them at night before I went to bed, and that worked. Hope that works for you!
- Ask your OB about Flintstones with iron vitamins for kids. I took them while I was pregnant and I didn't get sick cause I had the same problem...I took two at a time ...
- I couldn't stomach prenatals either. My dr. told me to take Flintstones but I also couldn't handle those. I ended up taking vitaball which is a vitamin gumball. It ...
Over the Counter PreNatal Vitamins
I take a multi prenatal vitamin by Nature Made. You can get a big bottle from Costco. I've been taking them for years and I haven't had any problems. ...
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- Make sure you get some DHA
- My OB/GYN said Target brand was fine. That's what I've been taking since before I got pregnant. I am still breastfeeding my 8 mo. old twins, and they are doing very ...
- Hi M., New Chapter Prenatal vitamins are wonderful. They are made from whole foods and therefore are easily digestable. They were the one vitamin that I could take on...
Just Started Trying... Any Suggestions
I guess that does not mean I will get pregnant as soon as I take it off. My periods are regular and I am planning to start taking prenatal vitamins. ...
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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
I take the prenatal vitamins with iron from GNC and an additional DHA supplement called Expectra (found at Target, Walmart, etc) that my OB recommended. ...
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- I was always just given one, but that was three years ago and as you say much can change in such a little time. I would try them and stick with the one that causes th...
- I am BIG into vitamins so I am very selective about the ones I take. The advice given from that gal that mentioned hydrogentated oils and preservatives is right. I h...
- If the one you pick is on Rx...just keep in mind that I think Meijer's grocery store offers free prenatal vitamins as well as antibiotics. That may save you a few dol...
