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Anyone taking a DHA supplement?

abegailanneabegailanne
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Hey ladies!

I don't post much but lurk daily! I have a question about DHA supplements. At my last appointment (10w4d) I asked my OB about DHA supplements. He said I didn't necessarily have to take one but if I wanted to, they certainly wouldn't hurt anything and could be good for overall health. He said OTC would be fine but that some may result in "fish burps." Ick!

Can anyone recommend one they like? I've heard good things about the Expecta Lipil ones- I think they are plant-based? I want to get some this week to start trying them (I would have started earlier but I had to take an antibiotic three times a day for a week and just couldn't handle adding another pill to my routine at the moment).

Thanks in advance!

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  • AbbneyAbbney member
    Mine is built in to my PNV's
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  • MrsHatch7410MrsHatch7410
    I take the GNC Prenatal Pack and it includes DHA.  At first I kept having fish burps but those went away after about a week. My OB said it's very important to include DHA, more so in the first trimester than the other two. I'm not saying that's true, that's just what she said. 
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  • StamarleyStamarley member
    same here.  Its built in.
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  • nbbride06nbbride06 member

    imageAbbney:
    Mine is built in to my PNV's

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  • MamaMayhemMamaMayhem
    I take 1200 mg of Fish Oil but it is for my eyes
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  • weebos8weebos8 member

    I had the Expecta Lipil ones for a while.  I didn't experience any nausea, or burps, with them.  I had no problems with them!  :)

     

    I now take a prenatal vitamin with DHA supplement that comes with it. 

     

    I hope this helps you!

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  • katie4253katie4253 member

    I take them.  I have never had a fish burp.  I take the Target brand.  It is the SMALL pill one, not the big pill one.  It is the generic of Expecta.  The big pill one did give me fish burps.

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  • foreveryoung3foreveryoung3
    I take the Expecta ones and I like them.. They are not too big and go down smoothly.
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  • Boone0587Boone0587
    Im taking the One A Day women's prenatal with DHA.. I havent been to the doctor yet.. my first appoitment is this week but ive been talking them for about a month ( I just finished this pack. and ive been fine..Smile )
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  • MarseeMarsee member

    My NP told me at my 8 wk appt. that I should start taking DHA. I asked her if fish oil was OK and she said the same thing about the "fish burps". I took a few and just couldn't handle the fish taste. I did some research and found out that Krill Oil is actually a better source than regular fish oil. It smells slightly fishy, but there is absolutely no after taste! I've been taking it for over 2 weeks with no problems.

    I also have to say that I LOVE YOUR CORGI! My family used to breed/raise them to get money for college. We had two red/white females, one red/white male and one tricolor female. After years of not having Corgis, my mom just bought one last summer and I make all kinds of excuses to go visit him. Love! 

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    imageAbbney:
    Mine is built in to my PNV's

     

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  • soon2beMrs.Hsoon2beMrs.H
    My perscription PNVs have a chewable multiviatmin and a DHA capsule. The DHA is from a plant source and the box claims they have no fishy aftertaste. They are called Select-OB+DHA. I've only been taking the chewable part though, I've been gagging on pills lately.
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  • MamaMayhemMamaMayhem
    I take the Fish Oil at night and I never get fish burps
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  • abegailanneabegailanne

    Ladies, thanks for all of your suggestions/input. I think I'll try the Expecta ones first and see how it goes. I got samples for a prescription prenatal with DHA but I still had a huge bottle of Target PNV I was trying to get through so my OB said it was fine to keep taking that. 

     

    imageMarsee:

    My NP told me at my 8 wk appt. that I should start taking DHA. I asked her if fish oil was OK and she said the same thing about the "fish burps". I took a few and just couldn't handle the fish taste. I did some research and found out that Krill Oil is actually a better source than regular fish oil. It smells slightly fishy, but there is absolutely no after taste! I've been taking it for over 2 weeks with no problems.

    I also have to say that I LOVE YOUR CORGI! My family used to breed/raise them to get money for college. We had two red/white females, one red/white male and one tricolor female. After years of not having Corgis, my mom just bought one last summer and I make all kinds of excuses to go visit him. Love! 

    Aww, thank you so much! He is my sweetheart! Corgis are so much fun so I'm glad your mom got another one you get to visit all the time. Big Smile

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  • asnowracerasnowracer
    I take Expecta with Lipil, but my OB would prefer that I just eat the right kind of fish twice a week. I've never had fish burps with them.
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  • abegailanneabegailanne

    imageasnowracer:
    I take Expecta with Lipil, but my OB would prefer that I just eat the right kind of fish twice a week. I've never had fish burps with them.

    Yeah, I wish I could eat fish. I know it would be the best source of omega-3s. I have never been able to eat fish or any kind of seafood. I just can't do it. I've tried all different kinds but I just don't like it at all. Sad

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  • genekellygenekelly member
    Mine are also in my PNV's but I was taking a separate one before pregnancy.  My husband ordered them online for me(I went through a variety before I found one I wouldn't burp up fishy!) and I liked Nordic Naturals DHA(strawberry flavored).  I should add though that once pregnant and indigestion came, the "fishy" burp did pop up.  If your indigestion isn't like mine, they might be good.  They were a little pricey(I think). HTH!
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  • tan4849tan4849 member
    I take Expecta with Lipil too and have no fish burp.  Amazon has a great deal for the double pack.  $21.50 which is the best price I have seen.
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  • HarmsMommaHarmsMomma

    imagetan4849:
    I take Expecta with Lipil too and have no fish burp.  Amazon has a great deal for the double pack.  $21.50 which is the best price I have seen.

    That's what I take (and where I get them from).  Sign up for Amazon Mom and get free 2 day shipping :)

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  • damabo80damabo80 member

    imageAbbney:
    Mine is built in to my PNV's

    Ditto. I actually haven't been able to find any rx or OTC prenatals that DON'T have DHA in them.


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  • hcdekarskehcdekarske

    My PNV had DHA in them, they are the Target brand, the big pill.  I have been taking them the entire time since I found out and I haven't had any burbs. 

    It could just be one of those things it is different for everyone. 

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  • WeezergrlWeezergrl
    Mine come with the prenatal vitamin my doctor subscribed.  I get one bottle of vitamins and 1 bottle of DHA supplements from the pharmacy each month.  Not sure what brand they are but it comes as a set.  I was really nervous about taking them because I didn't want to get a fishy taste in my mouth.  I've been taking them for several months and have never had a problem. 
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