Prenatal vitamins that don't give you the runs?

allioh

I bought the Trader Joe's prenatal vitamins while TTC since I read somewhere it was good to take them even before you know you're prego.  I stopped pretty soon, though, once I realized it was wreaking havoc on my digestive system..

 

Now, I've got my BFP and wanting to get on the nutrition bandwagon ASAP.  Has anyone had success with other brands of prenatal vitamins that are "gentler"?  I heard it's the high iron content that's usually the issue - and I've tried taking it with food, in the morning, in the evening, upside down, and under water (ok, I'm being sarcastic).  

 

Should I just opt for multiple supplements (namely, Folic acid, calcium, basic multivitamin, etc)??

TIA!

cetzler25

NOW brand.... I have tried several different types while TTC and they kept making me sick. You have to take these 4X a day, but they haven't bothered me at all. I usually take 2 at once twice a day.

gymnst1013

I've taken Target brand for 3 1/2 years now and I've never had an issue with them.

KayteeL82

I take CitraNatal Assure.  It's a prescription, but my OB has coupons for $10 off your copay for 10 months and my copay is only $10, so they come out free for me.

Lisa102304

Iron usually stops you up - not the other way. Iron is a known "constipater".

I am taking Target brand Multi, plus add'l Folic Acid. With DD#1, I couldn't stomach any vit, so my OB had me take 2 Flinstones chewables, plus a small add'l Folic Acid. Easy peasy.

 

smfinallymg

Target Brand - recommended by my OB. Took them last time and I'm taking them again.

Carbaby411

I take Vitafusion gummy vitamins from Target.  I love them - I have no complaints!  Although, they do not contain Calcium (but I take plenty of Tums, so I'm definately getting that) or Iron (Dr. said I can take a Fe suplement when I near the 2nd trimester, or I might start getting really tired.) 

dana1318a

I take Prenate Essential, and I have never had a problem.  They are by prescription though (but a little bonus, they smell and taste delicious!!  Like vanilla..I got extra excited about that when two friends told me their prenatals tasted like fish lol)

heylee

I take Target up & up brand but I heard their gummies are good too.

Ivana_Stolichnaya

I had no problems with this vitamin

https://www.amazon.com/Prenatal-Once-Rainbow-Light-Multi-Vitamin-150ct/dp/B000A81QWS

kelliejeanne

I have had the runs since 4wks and was told to stop taking my PNV, I still have the runs and I'm starting to think it's just my body's response to all the changes - some people get constipated, I go the other way.

I have been taking 800micrograms of folic acid, per my OB. I do think I'll be adding the Flinstones vitamins in soon though. 

 

p1nklemonade

i've been using the one a day prenatals.  they come in a box with the vitamins and the dha capsules.  no issues!

cvl105

I take the Target brand and have no issues.

kck329

Ivana.Stolichnaya:

I had no problems with this vitamin

https://www.amazon.com/Prenatal-Once-Rainbow-Light-Multi-Vitamin-150ct/dp/B000A81QWS

 

This is what I've been taking too. I do have to take them at night or I feel sick (even before the pregnancy) but all vitamins seem to do that to me. I don't have any problems if I take them before I go to bed. 

allioh

Thanks all!

Interesting to think that my digestive issues have nothing to do with the vitamins.. maybe this is what I get instead of morning sickness! If so, I'm glad.  I hate yacking.