Do you take DHA?

Izabella22 · January 2011

Just wondering, I know some doctors recommend it when you are pregnant, just wondered if anyones doc rec'd it while ttc? Or do you take it just in case?

CashewsMommy · January 2011

I took it while I was pregnant. I also took some of my left over ones last cycle before they expired. I dont think i'll take them again until I get my BFP.

Tapatio · January 2011

I've never taken it. I'll probably bring it up with my doctor once/if I get the next BFP.

nikki04vb · January 2011

My prenatals have DHA in them. They're just omega-3s so if you're getting enough healthy fats you should be fine without them.

luckylady55 · January 2011

I am not currently, but my Dr. said it was ok then once I get a BFP to start the prenatals with the DHA in it.

h0b0girl · January 2011

I was taking DHA when I was pregnant but stopped the day I had my D&C. I unfortunately bought 3 boxes (1 month each box) early on in my pregnancy so they are just sitting in my cabinet.. know that I think about it I need to hide them becuase out of sight / out of mind. I am planning to take them again once I get my BFP.

88eve88 · January 2011

theresat858:
I've been taking fish oil pills since long before I was TTC. I've read that omega-3s can help with depression and I don't see a downside (besides cost) - I take the "fish-burp free" kind from Natures made.

This! As well, omega-3s help with overall cognitive ability and brain function for you as well as a baby, so it does your body good too! I've also been taking them for a long time pre-BFP.

LilMaggs · January 2011

My prenatals have them, so yes.

itsmegin · January 2011

I take it daily, sometimes I think it's a waste but it's good for you pregnant or not so I think it's worth it to just take while TTC.

ewilliams1127 · January 2011

I buy the CVS brand of pre-natals that come with the DHA already (two pills). If you catch it on the BOGO sale for vitamins it makes the combo only $6.50 for a month's supply!

Izabella22 · January 2011

ewilliams1127:
I buy the CVS brand of pre-natals that come with the DHA already (two pills). If you catch it on the BOGO sale for vitamins it makes the combo only $6.50 for a month's supply!

Yeah I wanted to take the kind that have DHA in them but I can't take regular PNV's b/c of all the iron. Hmmm guess I'll have to look around, I've been thinking about taking some Omegas anyways just because I doubt I get what I need from my diet, thanks for all the responses ladies!

linz85 · January 2011

My doctor told me to take DHA with my prenatal with my first pregnancy. After my loss, I stopped for a while.

I started taking Omega 3 Complex vitamins shortly after because we found out my good cholesterol was really low.

Then at the start of the new year, my dr wanted me to start up on my prenatals again as a preemptive move towards TTC after our wedding in May, so I've been back to taking the DHA pill as well as my regular prenatal.

CVS makes a really good prenatal vitamin that has great amounts of everything and it comes with a bottle of DHA. They are small red gel capsules.

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