Over the counter Prenatal vitamins

jlpenland · January 2015

Hi eveyone,

My husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for the last 6mnths. I have been having some issues with vitamins though. My OBGYN gave me several different prescription vitamins to try but most of them made me sick. Would any of you know something natural and over the counter I could try instead? Also, has anyone taken anything to help with getting pregnant?

Thank you so much!

JuneBugMommy627 · January 2015

I use gummies...they're the only kind that don't make me sick.

WestIsleFlower · January 2015

I take mine at night right before bed and I haven't had a problem. I know a lot of ladies on here who take the gummies though, they might be softer on your stomach.

saveourship · January 2015

Do they have iron in them? A lot of times iron can cause nausea, especially if you're taking them on an empty stomach. Try taking them in the afternoon or evening as others have said.

Edited: Typo

jlpenland · January 2015

Thank you ladies! I did try taking them at night but the real issue wasn't my stomach but rather my head. I have severe migraines and they were making them worse.

I'll have to try the gummies! I looked at them at CVS and wasn't sure. Thank you so much for your help

icaughtfire · January 2015

Vitamins don't get you pregnant.

I take Target brand with a DHA supplement.

rayschicky · January 2015

The only thing I take to help me get pregnant is my basal body temperature. Knowing about your cycles is invaluable. Take a look at the newbie link up top

JBerry727 · January 2015

I take the Up&Up Gummies. Sooooo good!

thycapa · January 2015

For PNV I use Nature Made and take them after dinner.

FStone1019 · January 2015

I take Costco's own brand 'Kirkland' prenatal vitamins. I'm in Canada and I'm pretty sure its about 300 pills for around $9. They don't make me nauseous like other ones did and I take them right before I go to bed.

AmberR09 · January 2015

+1 for vita fusion gummies

AmberDerek · January 2015

I take the gummy ones as well. I also take them later in the day so I don't end up with a stomach ache.

eriniscool3 · January 2015

I'm in Canada, but I take the Sobeys brand. Fun fact if you register at the Sobeys pharmacy you get two years of PNV for free.

rufus426 · January 2015

I use Nature Made because they are inexpensive at BJ's for a lot. I have to take them right after I eat breakfast or I get nauseous.

bl1210 · January 2015

I take mine after dinner too. I buy the cvs brand with DHA. I read somewhere that the gummies weren't the best because the process of making them breaks down some of the nutrients. Has a doctor told anyone that before?

JennyH81 · January 2015

I use Rainbow Light One. I took it at night for the first week to get my body acclimated then I switched to mornings. I usually take it on an empty stomach and it hasn't been an issue. It has some extra plant-based ingredients that you might like too. They sell it at a few drug stores, but I found it is cheaper online.

I can't take the gummy vitamins because they are yummy and I would probably overdose.

ETA - I really couldn't believe how many images came up when I googled "eat all the gummy vitamins gif."

Mysh · January 2015

CLECyclist said:
I liked the Up and Up (Target brand) prenatal gummies.

Me too. And Hi @CLECyclist‌!

wallflwr926 · January 2015

I use Nature Made as well. I take them midday because I take other medication in the morning. They are big pills so if you can find something else I would.
My SIL has trouble swallowing pills so she actually took children's gummie multivitamins. I think she just did a double dose. Don't quote me on that though.

fancefpp · January 2015

I use rainbow light prenatals....I have to take them at night or they make nauseous

jlpenland · January 2015

Thanks Ladies!! Lots to choose from!

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