XP: Prenats +DHA = constipation?

it'sbabytime

I usually take OTC prenatals (no DHA), recently my Dr gave me a TON of samples and they all contain DHA. I noticed since taking them either I'm constipated or my "waste" is dark (sorry tmi).

this happen to anyone else?

Elsa1984

My prenatals have DHA. I started taking them in October 2010 and at first they made me SOOOO thirsty! I would drink like 2 gallons of water a day and drink through the night. After a couple of weeks that stopped. We started trying to concieve at the end of January and then I got my positive in the middle of February. Once I was pregnant....all constipation hell broke loose....I was totally constipated. I am still taking the same prenatal and the constipation comes and goes....

happylady07

I haven't had any major constipation issues like some of you have mentioned (gosh I feel for you!  I whine if I haven't gone by 10am, can't imagine how awful days must feel!), and my prenatal does not have DHA, though I have no idea if that has anything to do with it? 

rvillebride27

you can get some prenates with stool softner.  Those are the ones I take because the iron and all the vitamins made me MAJORLY constipated when I was pg with dd, no fun.