Prenatals

DBoo0510

I read that its best to start taking prenatals while you are TTC. Not sure what is the best kind to take. What kind if any do you take? I have a hard time swallowing pills but I know gummies ussually dont give as much vitamins.

cjpreuss

I take the gummy ones. When I get pregnant, I will ask my doctor what he recommends but for now I think these are just fine.

sunflowers4AC

Lots of ladies on here take the gummies. Give them a try, plus it is better than taking nothing.

ashmarie22

I was wondering the same exact thing. A few people told me to go to Target for their generic brand because it's cheaper. While I was there I asked the pharmacist what the difference was between Nature Made 60 pills for $16 or Target brand 100 pills for $5.....she said nothing but the brand name. Unfortunatley, they were out of stock on the Target brand so I will have to make another trip.

SmileyIsMe

If you don't want to do the gummies (which I think I fine), you could actually try Flintstones chewables. A lot of women on the tri boards who couldn't do pills would just take two of those with their doctor's approval. I don't remember if they took anything else, since you are supposed to have DHA (not sure if the chewables have that or not).

megemoney

Many of us take the gummies because they are less abrasive on the tummy.  Many of the ladies around here get ill taking the pills... 

If you decide to take a regular multi vitamin like a kids chewable... please take a Folic Acid supplement as well.  The Folic Acid is very important.  

DBoo0510

ok thanks. I will get some at the store and try them. I guess its better than not taking anything.

Ella85

My favorite is by Nature Made it is a once daily capsule. It is easy to take and already has DHA in it.

stephlas8

Where have you heard that gummies don't give as much vitamins? I cannot swallow pills at all (awful gag reflex) and prenatals are HUGE! Do gummies really not give you as much, anyone?

SandNSurf

I've been taking folic acid. I really should start with the prenatals, but my doc suggested I save the cash and do these since the bottle is just $2.. until I'm KU. 

However, it could never hurt to go ahead with them early. I'm just tight with home renovations at the moment.