Target brand PNV users

cvl105

Will you girls be taking DHA with it too or not?  My Dr hasn't mentioned anything about DHA and I have forgotten to ask her if I should be taking DHA too.

What are you girls doing? What did your Drs recommend?

CarlaAndJames

I'm actually looking for a new PNV with DHA or a sep DHA supplement. My dr said it didn't do anything before the 2nd tri, so I have just been taking the regular target pnv. 

raeg13

I actually just picked up the Target brand DHA supplement yesterday. My OB consultant at my doctors office recommended to start taking it by week 16. 

march2008

I started taking fish oil and prenatal vitamins when we were TTC. I opted for the fish oil on my own because of positive articles I have read on the subject. The 4 OBGYNs at the practice I go to also recommend taking the supplement, so I will continue taking it throughout the pregnancy.

https://www.marchofdimes.com/pregnancy/nutrition_omega3.html

https://www.webmd.com/diet/features/who-needs-omega-3s

gymnst1013

My doc never mentioned DHA and when I told her I'm taking an extra DHA pill she was cool with it but she didn't make it sound like it was necessary.  Just that I could if I wanted to.  I think you are fine either way.

gymnst1013

march2008:

I started taking fish oil and prenatal vitamins when we were TTC. I opted for the fish oil on my own because of positive articles I have read on the subject. The 4 OBGYNs at the practice I go to also recommend taking the supplement, so I will continue taking it throughout the pregnancy.

https://www.marchofdimes.com/pregnancy/nutrition_omega3.html

https://www.webmd.com/diet/features/who-needs-omega-3s

Just beware that not all fish oil pills have DHA.  I thought they did but then when I checked mine (which I got from Target, I think) there was no DHA in them.  I ended up getting my DHA from GNC.  It is pretty inexpensive.

kygirlintx321

The Vitafusion gummies at Target have the DHA and Omega 3 in them.

amanda1680

My doctor did recommend it, but I'm not really convinced how necessary it is.  She kind of made it sound like it was up to me if I wanted to take it or not.  I have some Spring Valley DHA pills that I will probably start taking.  She also recommended that I take extra vitamin D, which I did start.  I'm just not fond of taking 3 separate pills everyday, but oh well. 

Diver0214

I am just taking the regular Target ones. My doctor or nurse never mentioned them either

MommaA117

my Dr didn't actually mention it but all of the samples she offers in office contain DHA so I am guessing she is for it. I think when I switch to the Target ones I will continue with the DHA.

march2008

I take Nature Made Fish Oil that contains EPA, DHA, and other omega-3's. They carry the seal of USP verification.

https://www.usp.org/USPVerified/

rainstar752

Does anybody know of any DHA pills that are small or easy to swallow?  I have a hard time with pills (I take chewable prenatals- not the Vitafusion gummies though because I wanted ones with iron in them).

gymnst1013

rainstar752:

Does anybody know of any DHA pills that are small or easy to swallow?  I have a hard time with pills (I take chewable prenatals- not the Vitafusion gummies though because I wanted ones with iron in them).

The GNC ones are not huge.  Smaller than a PNV for sure.  And they are s shiny slippery gel cap so they just sort of slide right down.

rainstar752

gymnst1013:

rainstar752:

Does anybody know of any DHA pills that are small or easy to swallow?  I have a hard time with pills (I take chewable prenatals- not the Vitafusion gummies though because I wanted ones with iron in them).

The GNC ones are not huge.  Smaller than a PNV for sure.  And they are s shiny slippery gel cap so they just sort of slide right down.

Thanks!

Becky262

I take the gummi target pnv, and I think they come with DHA included

mlmtgg

I take a separate supplement to the target pnv, my OB has been fine with it as something optional.

Pretzel80

I take a separate supplement and started taking it before my 1st OB appt. My doc didn't say anything about it so I'm continuing to take it.  I figure it can't hurt so I might as well.  Plus, fish oil is good for you even if you aren't PG so its a bonus

luckyluvr

Considering that with my two other babies I never took a DHA supplement and both are intelligent and ahead on development, I think it's just hype to get people to spend more money. Just my opinion. DHA in prenatals wasn't even a thought 2 years ago.

tarmar81

I take the Target PNV with the Target brand DHA pill.  It's an easy-to-swallow, small gelcap.  They come in 30 day packs.  I've been taking it almost since my BFP, but maybe I didn't really need it until 2nd tri.  I'm sure it didn't hurt though.

amberpro

rainstar752:

Does anybody know of any DHA pills that are small or easy to swallow?  I have a hard time with pills (I take chewable prenatals- not the Vitafusion gummies though because I wanted ones with iron in them).

I've taken several brands of OTC PNVs and DHA (whatever store I happen to be in when I need more).  The DHA from CVS are the smallest.  

Wow the initials... 

M&M227

I forgot to ask at my appointment.  I have a few left before I have to buy a new bottle, I think I will just get one with DHA to be safe.  All the prenatal samples they gave me had DHA in them.

Bran_ham

Mine just said to pick up an OTC PNV, didn't mention a thing about DHA. I think I'll ask at the next appt. The PNV's I took with DS were prescribed ones and I don't think they had DHA in them.

Magenta728

I don't take Target brand PNV (I use Rainbow Light), but when I discussed DHA with my doctor, he suggested I take plant-based DHA, and not fish oil or fish based. I had brought in my GNC DHA bottle to the appt, and he didnt want me taking it. He was concerned about mercury. The bottles don't stipulate the amount of mercury. He suggested Expecta, which is OTC and available at Target.

sunflowr0803

I take the Expecta brand DHA supplement. 

DreamChaser246

Yes I have been taking a DHA supplement with it all along. I wanted it in my system.

stromtobe

My dr also mentioned making sure to take a plant based DHA supplement as regular old fish oil could have too much Mercury.  I took Expecta with my first preganancy in 2008 and am now taking the Target PNV/DHA combo.