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Low or No Iron Prenatal Vitamins
Read all 15 responses: "Hi all. Question on prenatal vitamins. I am looking for a brand that has no or low iron, as I am iron "sufficient" and would like to ...
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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...
Prescription Vs. over the Counter Prenatal Vitamins
Read all 15 responses: "Does anyone have an opinion on whether prescription prenatal vitamins are better than over the counter??"
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- According to my OB, OTC are just as good as prescriptions, but like the other mom said. Go with what's cheaper.
- Prescription prenatals made me so sick and my doctor said that the over the counter pills were exactly the same... even recommended Flinstone Vitamins to take!
- If getting them by prescription makes them cheaper, go that route. If not, get OTC. They are pretty much the same thing. I couldn't take them when I was pg, they ma...
Vitamins/ Supplements
Read all 5 responses: "I have been taking a prenatal vitamin since I am still nursing my son. I have heard that many of these vitamins have small amounts of ...
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- K., You have a lot of great questions. Good for you for wanting to supply your body with good, quality supplements. You want to be able find a vitamin company that ...
- ConsumerLab.com is a third party tester of all the vitamins on the market, however, you have to pay an annual fee to be a member and have access to their files. But y...
- Wow, great topic K.! You are absolutely right about all vitamins are not alike - even in health food stores. Whole food nutrition is absolutely necessary. Eating raw...
Are There Any "Organic" Prenatal Vitamins? and Questions About IUD
Read all 5 responses: "I've read that is good to start taking prenatal vitamins six months before you conceive, we are planning for sometime next year and I ...
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- The pain when I had my IUD taken out was stronger than when I had it put it, but it was very fast. I flinched, then it was done. It'll be over before you know it. W...
- Hi my name is M. and I am a single mom of 4. I was wondering wich IUD do you have? If you are still having a menstral cycle you sould make an appt. to remove it at tha...
- You can buy from Melaleuca as a Direct customer without the monthly "commitment". If you are really that concerned about "natural" products, it surprises me that yo...
Need Advice on Prenatal Vitamins
Apr 26, 2009 ... Read all 28 responses: "I'm trying to find the best prenatal vitamin for me - and am having a very hard time. I've bought several - but ...
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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...
Over the Counter PreNatal Vitamins
Read all 38 responses: "What over the counter prenatal vitamins would you recommend? I am breastfeeding my son so need to continue prenatal vitamins and my ...
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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...
Vitamins for a 18 Month Old
Read all 20 responses: "Could anyone give me suggestions for a vitamin for a 18 month old. We recently found out that he is allergic to the milk protein in ...
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- R., Our pediatrician has our 3 month old on Tri-Vi-Sol (by Enfamil). The drops are lactose-free, gluten-free and free of artificial sweeteners. They are great. I kn...
- Have you talked to your pediatrician about vitamins? A lot of Doctors will tell you that if he's eating a balanced diet with tons of fruits, veggies, grains and protei...
- We never did cows milk with either of our boys. I see a natropath as well as read a lot on nutrition and there are no benefits to drinking cows milk. Goats milk digest...
Warming Vitamin D Milk in the microwave......is This Safe?
Read all 4 responses: "Hi Moms, I was wondering if it's ok and safe to give my son warm milk (Vitamin D Cows milk) heated up in the microwave.
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- How about heating up some water in the microwave in a measuring cup and then put the bottle in the cup to take the chill off? That would help keep the vitamin without...
- I have been heating my kids milk in the microwave for ever... I never have had any problems. Im sure once a day wont hurt. A. J
- Sounds to me like you are asking two different questions here. Is it safe - sure, it won't hurt him. But would he get the usual health benefits (vitamins) from the m...
Vitamins for Toddlers
Read all 14 responses: "My son is 16 months old. When I went to his 15 month appt I asked his pediatrician whether he should be taking vitamins.
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- When my daughter was younger I bought from Shaklee becasue my sister suggested it. They have powder vitamins which you can put into their juice. I think it is one te...
- I agree with the Shaklee suggestion. I actually have a chart that shows the different vitamins in the Shaklee powdered vitamin as well as the poly vi sol. That o...
- two of my kids use poly vi sol. My 3 month old and my 4 year old. They dont complain about the taste. they think its medicine.
Too Many Vitamins?
Oct 19, 2009 ... Read all 11 responses: "I was wondering if anybody knows of a site where I can get what the RDA of vitamins and minerals are for kids.
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- A quick note to say, I don't have the answer on RDA for kids without looking up on internet. The following website might help you... http://www.anyvitamins.com/rda.ht...
- Have you spoken with your pediatrician? If he doesn't know - ask him to recommend you to a nutritionist that also is familiar with children. You should get the best o...
- I would talk to your kids Dr. My daughter is on a multi vitamin (prescription). My Dr. said most kids don't need a vitamin at all but my daughter is on the small side ...
