Prenatals

Funnygirl34

If you are taking prenatals, when did you start?  Also, which are you taking?  I just started today (2nd cycle TTC) using the Target gummies and think I will like them.  

BorderGirl

I started about 3 months prior to trying, around February.  I got a prescription for Prenexa, but if I take it every single day it gives me tummy troubles.  So I alternate with NatureMade.  I really like them both!

TrendyTina

I take the Walgreens prenatals and started taking them 3 months before TTC. This is our first month trying and my 4th month taking them. 

Mash67

I Just started taking them last week, after I had my IUD removed.  I also have the target gummies, but Ive only eaten 4, and I dont really like them they are too chewy for me and have that undertone of vitamin taste.  I bought them because I didn't know when my Dr. was going to prescribe me prenatals, but when I went last week he gave me PreferaOB +DHA. My friend that works for an OBGYN gave me a sample of Prexa, but as of now im taking the Prefera due to the fact that I have a prescription for it.

Mash67

Mash67:

I Just started taking them last week, after I had my IUD removed.  I also have the target gummies, but Ive only eaten 4, and I dont really like them they are too chewy for me and have that undertone of vitamin taste.  I bought them because I didn't know when my Dr. was going to prescribe me prenatals, but when I went last week he gave me PreferaOB +DHA. My friend that works for an OBGYN gave me a sample of Prexa, but as of now im taking the Prefera due to the fact that I have a prescription for it.

 

PreNexa**  opps typo

SandNSurf

I'm just taking folic acid right now and trying to eat healthier, more nutrient-rich foods. 

Loopyseven

I've been taking the Vitafusion gummies.  I like them so far.  No tummy troubles.  I started taking them about a month ago and H and I are going to start trying at the end of August.  

If anyone sees this I do have a question though - I look at the ingredient list and it has a LOT less stuff in it than my normal daily multi-vitamin.  Is it supposed to be a supplement?  It has no iron in it, do you switch when you get pregnant or just add an iron supplement?  *threadjack over* 

babiesbabiesbabies

Loopyseven:

I've been taking the Vitafusion gummies.  I like them so far.  No tummy troubles.  I started taking them about a month ago and H and I are going to start trying at the end of August.  

If anyone sees this I do have a question though - I look at the ingredient list and it has a LOT less stuff in it than my normal daily multi-vitamin.  Is it supposed to be a supplement?  It has no iron in it, do you switch when you get pregnant or just add an iron supplement?  *threadjack over* 

I supplement with Iron. When taking iron it is best taken with a glass of orange juice to help your body absorb them. FYI

Loopyseven

Thanks BBB!!

bellablue2

I started at the beginning of April. I also take the target gummies but am thinking of adding B6 and a dha supplement.

nd01

Regarding iron, my understanding is that you need it less pregnant than you do when you're menstruating b/c you're not losing blood.  You'll still need it, of course, but I think you don't need as much as you would ordinarily.

Mother Meghan

I think I started prenatals back in November 2010, off birth control January 2011, planning to start TTC July 2011

I'm taking the Nature Made ones... they're pretty small pills which is good for me.