No iron in gummy prenatels...

nekorayne · July 2012

I have been taking the gummy vitamins and they really are easier on my stomach. Well a few days ago I noticed they had no iron and so I grabbed some iron vitamins and started taking those today with my prenatals. I'm assuming I take one? I will double check with my midwife next Friday when I go in for my 2nd appointment. Also thought I would mention it on here in case anyone did not know the lack of iron in these.

AuntieKelsey07 · July 2012

My bottle says it's because the product may appeal to children. I have some gentle iron that I need to start taking, but I always forget. Also, the iron missing from the gummies may be why it is easier on our stomachs.

nekorayne · July 2012

AuntieKelsey07:
My bottle says it's because the product may appeal to children. I have some gentle iron that I need to start taking, but I always forget. Also, the iron missing from the gummies may be why it is easier on our stomachs.

That is what I figured which means that once I am out of these I may just go to regular prenatels.

sbevmc09 · July 2012

The American Pregnancy Association recommends 27mg of Iron per day for pregnant women so just compare that to the iron pills you have and take what you need

nekorayne · July 2012

sbevmc09:
The American Pregnancy Association recommends 27mg of Iron per day for pregnant women so just compare that to the iron pills you have and take what you need

Thank you...one pill has more then that so I guess I am good! I will double check on Friday but I wanted to go ahead and get it started.

sscurry7212 · July 2012

I dont take these i take one a day womens because prenatals make me sick as well but i just wanted to say your photo in your siggy is just adorable. very unique!

landosmommy · July 2012

sbevmc09:
The American Pregnancy Association recommends 27mg of Iron per day for pregnant women so just compare that to the iron pills you have and take what you need

Yes yep!

LoveIsOwlYouNeed · July 2012

I would check to see if they have calcium in them too. I was taking gummies and my midwife was concerned about the calcium, not just the iron. You can always take a supplement or just make sure you get enough calcium in your diet, but I found it interesting that she was seemed just more concerned about calcium as iron.

ETA: I was doing the iron supplement but because it had more than the recommended amount I took it every other day to make sure it wasn't too much, which can be a concern from what I've read...

dreemkin84 · July 2012

I take these too. My OB wasn't too concerned. She said i could get the iron and calcium i need in my diet by eating enough dairy and greens/red meat But we are going to take a look at my routine blood work at my next visit to make sure I'm not low on these.

nekorayne · July 2012

CherylAnn789:
I would check to see if they have calcium in them too. I was taking gummies and my midwife was concerned about the calcium, not just the iron. You can always take a supplement or just make sure you get enough calcium in your diet, but I found it interesting that she was seemed just more concerned about calcium as iron.
ETA: I was doing the iron supplement but because it had more than the recommended amount I took it every other day to make sure it wasn't too much, which can be a concern from what I've read...

Oh I will ask her about that! The iron in my supplements are a lot more then what is recommended!

nekorayne · July 2012

sscurry7212:
I dont take these i take one a day womens because prenatals make me sick as well but i just wanted to say your photo in your siggy is just adorable. very unique!

Aww Thanks!

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