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Can I Take Prenatal Vitamins?
Asked by E.S. from Los Angeles
on September 4, 2009
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Can I take prenatal vitamins even though I am no longer pregnant or nursing? I have so many left over and I don't want them to go to waste.....
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- I do for the very same reason. My doctor said it was okay.
- Yes but they are deficient in many categories. I can discuss this with you further if you would like. www.HolisticWellnessAndNutrition.webs.com J.
- absolutely. they are perfectly safe. they are just designed for lactating/preggy women b/c of the extra folic acid and calcium and stuff.
Prenatal Vitamins
Asked by C.N. from Memphis
on April 3, 2007
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Any suggestions on a particular brand of prenatal vitamins? Are some better than others?
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- you may wanna wait til #1 is potty trained before you have 2 in diapers. Food for thought.
- My doctor prescribed mine for me, and the pharmacist said that the main difference in the ones he prescribed and the over the counter ones, were that the prescription ...
- I worked for a ob/gyn for over 6 six years. I've learned that you should call your dr and ask for a prescription. I like prima care. It has all the new stuff like omeg...
Extra Prenatal Vitamins & Infant Formula
Asked by L.A. from Phoenix
on September 11, 2008
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Good Morning!
My doctor's office filled my baby bag with samples of prenatal vitamins and several small cans of Enfamil infant formula. Does anyone know a place wh...
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- Red Cross... I'm sure people who evacuated from the hurricane could use them.
- One of the women's groups I belong to regularly donate to My Sister's Place in Chandler. It is a shelter for abused women and their children. I am sure they would be...
- The Child Crisis Center or the House of Refuge East would probably glady take those and put them to good use!
High Quality Prenatals
Asked by N.N. from Chicago
on August 11, 2009
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I am looking for suggestions on the high quality prenatal vitamins available these days. I like to shop at Whole Foods and other organic stores but there are so many o...
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- Prima care vitimans- they are prescription but are the best!! They have the DHA and all the oils etc you want for baby brain, eyes etc development. As your OB for a pe...
- Hi N., I haven't read the other responses, but if you truly want the best prenatals, ask your doc for a prescription. You can't get the top levels of Folic Acid witho...
- I agree with Rainbow Light one a day. It is great. My only complaint is that it's soooo big. I had trouble swallowing even half of it at a time.
How Soon Can I Start Taking Prenatal Vitamins??
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on March 4, 2009
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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 healthy diet and lifestyle... but i 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
Anyone Taking Generic Precription Prenatal Vitamins?
Asked by C.M. from Chicago
on November 9, 2006
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I am breastfeeding, so I still need to take a prenatal vitamin. I take Precare (and a separate DHA supplement), but the cost has gradually risen from about $18/month ...
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- I took (and still take) Meijer brand prental vitamins. They are about $6 for 100, but they frequently have a buy one get one free sale on their vitamins. My doc said...
- i took the generic prescription version of Natachew (that was the brand name). our copay was $9, the full price would have been $19.50 / month. they were the only th...
- I took the walgreens brand prenatal vitamins the whole time I was pregnant. I had a very healthy 8lb 12oz baby girl. I showed them to my doc and he said they were pe...
Supplemental Vitamins for Breastfeeding Newborns
Asked by K.J. from Eugene
on August 4, 2009
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My doctor was saying that I should supplement vitamin D because I'm breastfeeding, but I'm already taking prenatal vitamins so would this be necessary?
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- Hi! I'll add another congrats on your baby and also say what a great choice you've made to breastfeed! One thing, take it or leave it- I breastfeed and take a prena...
- Hi K., I've read down through all the advice given, and I concur with Nadyne. We just returned from a Shaklee conference, and Vitamin D was one of the issues covered...
- Vitamin D is something in particular that your breastfeed baby needs. I'm guilty of not giving my baby her supplemenet everyday. However, very recently they've linke...
Prenatal Vitamins
Asked by T.B. from Los Angeles
on August 2, 2009
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Hi! 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 ingredient...
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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...
Prenatal Vitamins - Brand Recommendations?
Asked by J.L. from San Francisco
on July 18, 2008
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I had a very difficult time keeping down the giant-sized prenatal vitamins with my first pregnancy. My doctor insisted that taking a childrens vitamin and supplementin...
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- rainbow light has a good quality prenatal that you only have to take one of each day. the pills are not too big. i was able to take these even when i wasn't feeling to...
- The only ones I could hold down were the Kaiser brand. You can buy them in the Kaiser hospital pharmacy.
- I had the exact same problem with prenatal vitamins. I was told that the stomach upset was from the iron. I switched to a double dose of regular vitamins (I think I ...
Good Prenatal Vitamins?
Asked by V.C. from Los Angeles
on July 10, 2008
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We are considering having another baby, so I need to start taking prenatal vitamins. The ones I took during my first pregnancy were so gigantic and gross! Any recomm...
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- Well this was a prescription prenatal so you may have to ask your doctor about it. My doctor also gave me some samples so I could try them before I bought them. I us...
- Several months before I even thought that we'd start trying for another baby, I'd go into my Ob/Gyn's office and ask for a prenatal vitamin prescription. For us, pres...
- I would HIGHLY recommmend East West Essentials Optimal Prenatal vitamins! They are natural, which was a huge +, they are easy to take and they do not give you an upse...
