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Which pre-natals have you started taking?

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I found out I am pregnant on Saturday and haven't looked into pre-natals yet. I want to buy some today.

Are there any that you are taking that were recommended? I want a pill, not a chewable or gummy.

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  • Alyssa102Alyssa102 member
    I'm taking Materna.
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  • Optimus+PrimeOptimus+Prime

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    I'm taking Materna.

    Is this a rx or OTC? I've never heard of it.

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  • goofyteachergoofyteacher member
    Nature's Made Prenatal + DHA
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  • hawkstarhawkstar

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    Nature's Made Prenatal + DHA

    This. I took this one throughout my first pregnancy. 

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  • Alyssa102Alyssa102 member
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    I'm taking Materna.

    Is this a rx or OTC? I've never heard of it.

    OTC, I got mine at Wallmart.

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  • jaimie68005jaimie68005 member
    Congrats on the pregnancy! I just found out I was pregnant on Saturday also and was going to ask this same question. :-) I used RX prenatals with both of my previous pregnancies because I found out much later on in the pregnancy then I did this time.



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  • Akorn3Akorn3
    Prenatals made me sick so I take a Flinstone multi vitamin and a folic acid supplement at night. My dr said this was perfectly fine.
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  • SharleeDSharleeD member

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    Nature's Made Prenatal + DHA

    This! Yes They dont seem to make me as constipated (sorry TMI) as others have... Warning: they are kind of big tho

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  • futuremrscanetfuturemrscanet member
    One a Day Prenatals + DHA (i take them at night, they were making me sick to my stomach in the morning)
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  • Mrs.DeliaMariePMrs.DeliaMarieP member

    I've always used New Chapter Perfect Prenatals.

    They are on the more expensive side, but they are organic and you take 3 smaller pills/day instead of 1 horse pill.  I take all three at once at night, as it says to take them any time of day.  This is what I have done since I started taking them when I was trying to get pregnant with my DS.

    I also take the Target equivalent of Expecta for DHA.


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  • Southernpeach80Southernpeach80 member
    I take the One A Day with DHA.

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  • ajatmont13ajatmont13 member
    Walgreens Prenatal with DHA.  The pharmacist recommended DHA for women that know they are pregnant.  

     
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  • BLPL101BLPL101 member
    Rainbow Light prenatal and I also add Expecta DHA supplement. The Rainbow Light are made from foods so you're less likely to get sick from them. I haven't had any issues whatsoever with them.
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    I'm taking Materna.

     

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  • bells039bells039

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    Nature's Made Prenatal + DHA

    This... I took these with my first and never got sick off of them. I always take them at night before bed.

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  • jno712jno712
    CVS prenatals with DHA.  It's two pills now, which is a pain, but I love that they are affordable and regularly go on sale BOGO, which is awesome.  I took them last pregnancy, as well.  
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  • caseysmrscaseysmrs member
    Citranatal Harmony with DHA. They are a little expensive but easy on the tummy and help with constipation.Embarrassed
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  • JoniU26JoniU26

    I'm taking Nature's Sunshine Prenatals. With these, they are REALLY easy on the stomach...you don't even have to take them with food.

    Also, just throwing this out there: Don't get a prenatal with Calcium/vitamin D in them. Something in the prenatals makes it so the Vitamin D doesn't get absorbed in the body. So I take my prenatal in the morning, and take my Calcium/Vitamin D supplement at night, so my body will actually absorb it.

     My sister is a representative for vitamins and knows ALLL about the different prenatals out there.

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  • URMySunshine77URMySunshine77 member

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    Walgreens Prenatal with DHA.  The pharmacist recommended DHA for women that know they are pregnant.  

    I'm taking this one too. I like it, but I have to make sure that I eat a lot when I take it. I think that it contributes to my nausea if I don't. 


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  • Starfish+77Starfish+77 member
    imageMrs.DeliaMarieP:

    I've always used New Chapter Perfect Prenatals.

    They are on the more expensive side, but they are organic and you take 3 smaller pills/day instead of 1 horse pill.  I take all three at once at night, as it says to take them any time of day.  This is what I have done since I started taking them when I was trying to get pregnant with my DS.

    I also take the Target equivalent of Expecta for DHA.

    This.  I take Nordic Naturals DHA.  Both are very easy on the stomach. 

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  • adiebearadiebear member
    I have been taking the CVS version of One-a-Day prenatal, plus the DHA supplement.  No side effects! :-)


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  • PixelpantsPixelpants

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    Rainbow Light prenatal and I also add Expecta DHA supplement. The Rainbow Light are made from foods so you're less likely to get sick from them. I haven't had any issues whatsoever with them.

     

    Same!  And they are way cheaper on Amazon, FYI.  No stomach upset and no constipation. You do have to take 6 pills a day though.   I also add an additional 1000iu of Vitamin D and 500mg of Calcium each day since I dont get much dairy or sun.

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  • luvdbyantluvdbyant
    I take One a day with DHA also. This is my second and I took one a day with my first too!
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  • reneebellereneebelle
    Eat something before you take your vitamin. It made me so sick at first,but doctor recommended to eat something before taking it.
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  • dierdra_moonstardierdra_moonstar
    Rx from my OB called Pregvit Folic 5. Naturopath also recommended calcium, vit D supplement and fish oils.
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