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Probiotics

blendrablendra member
in September 2015 Moms
I tried searching but I didn't get exactly what I was searching for. Are any of you ladies taking probiotics? Did your OBs recommend a certain kind? Has any STM/TTM taken them during all pregnancies? Any recommendations? I've got a note into my doctor but I'm sure he won't have a recommendation, maybe just a yes or no. Ha
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Re: Probiotics

  • cmehlhofcmehlhof member
    Garden of life raw probiotics for women . I took them prior and now they help my tummy a lot
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  • blendrablendra member
    Do you think it'll matter if I haven't taken them prior to pregnancy. Ugh. The nurse replied with just the generic "safe for pregnancy medications"
    No probiotics on there. But really. These aren't medication. That's why I want to use them. Where did you get yours? Online? Health food store?
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  • babyp350babyp350 member
    Health food store. In the refrigerator and when you get them home keep them in the fridge!
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  • marcus7676marcus7676 member
    I use align which was recommended by my doctor before I was pregnant. My midwife okayed them as well. The only warning I will through out there is the fact the it takes 1-2 months to acclimate to probiotics. While probably TMI, I was so irregular for the first 8 weeks or so using them I was ready to cry. Once those two months passed I was much better. But I would be wary of starting them now since you don't want more issues with constipation.
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  • bpv101283bpv101283 member
    My husband has a prescription for heavy duty probiotics. He really suffered with stomach problems. He is virtually cured after 10 months. I agree, they aren't medicstion so should not pose any threat to pregnancy. Whole foods has a whole selection in their refrigerated health care selection. The ones my husband has are 10 times the amount of cultures that I've seen in stores but they cost $100 per month. With the script from the pharmacy we pay $45.
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  • blendrablendra member
    Thanks ladies! Oh man @Eliza040502 that's true. It's horrible. It probably would compound the situation.
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  • jyoga87jyoga87 member
    I found a gem. New chapter perfect prenatals, they have a probiotic built in.
    Me (27) & Hubby (40): 1/22/11
    EDD of 1st: 9/11/15
    PhD grad date: 6/1/16
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  • snikaisnikai member
    I take trubiotics and have had several OBs tell me its safe. I've never had the constipation issue even when I first started taking them.
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  • kehagskehags member
    I take PB8. Definitely get a refrigerated brand.
    Sometimes if you start with a high dose they will clean you out so to speak. You could always start with 1 & work up to 2 if you are worried.
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