Prenatal vitamins

Mamax2 · April 2016

Which ones are you taking? Did your doc prescribe them, or did you just get OTC ones? My doc didn't mention a prescription for them, but gave me 5 different types of samples. Do I just choose one and have him write me a script for it? Sorry for the silly questions. When I was pregnant with DD 6 1/2 yrs ago, my OB gave me a script at my first visit.

queenklau · April 2016

I take the gummy ones CVS brand.

aevan011 · April 2016

My doc asked if I wanted a script for some on first visit, but since I've been taking Rainbow Light prenatals for a few years now, I told her I'd prefer to stick with what I have because I don't mind buying them.
I'm sure that you can just call the office and let them know you need a script. My doc's office has a specific phone line just for prescription questions.

penelope4612 · April 2016

I take Rainbow Light Prenatals. I just buy them at CVS. But I'm sure if you called your doctor they could send in a prescription.

Mamax2 · April 2016

Thanks ladies. I feel like a ftm all over again since it's been so long.

jptrumptone · April 2016

I use Nature Made Prenatal Multi + DHA. I'm allergic some food dyes and so many prenatals are dyed pink.

deeerfauxm · April 2016

I'll second the Rainbow Light once a day kind. I've been using them since 2013 with ds1!

dmontgo · April 2016

I really like Smarty Pants Prenatal Gummies. They are a bit pricey (although buying on Amazon saves money!), but I love that they have folate instead of folic acid, they have DHA, and easy to eat and digest. They don't make me nauseous or give me heartburn. I had been taking Food Lion prenatals but my tummy doesn't agree with them now.

PensiveCrayon · April 2016

Another Rainbow Light user in here! I chose them because they were really well rated on Amazon. Protip: I take my PNV's before bed so they don't turn my stomach. Maybe this is a common thing, but I discovered it on my own. Ha.

deeerfauxm · April 2016

@PensiveCrayon that's what I do too. I also like that if I forget and take in the morning, I don't taste or belch vitamin flavor all day.

zubenescamali · April 2016

I also prefer the rainbow light brand over any of the Rx samples

a2003tiger · April 2016

I get a big bottle from Costco. They have omega threes added as well.

KatBH · April 2016

I received a sample of the Vita Pearl from my doctor and it was the only one that I can take on an empty stomach with no issues. They also have a program where they bill your insurance each month and auto deliver to your house. You can ask for their generic version and (at least with my insurance) it's completely free!

Mamax2 · April 2016

Thanks y'all! I'll pick up the Rainbow Light ones today.

MichaelSC28 · April 2016

@mamax2 I am late to the game but YES Rainbow lights! I have used them for all my pregnancies and love them.

jennbaylor12 · April 2016

I use Nature Made but at my first appt will look into getting a prescription re: @KatBH to see if I can get generic ones for free! Great tip :-) Also, I couldn't remember if I took my vitamin yesterday morning so I took it again - huge mistake!!! I've had a raging headache ever since. Apparently too many vitamins can result in a severe headache :-(

KatBH · April 2016

@jennbaylor12 if you go on their website there's either a phone number or a form that you can fill out. They'll call your doctor directly to get the prescription and then just bill your insurance. It's awesome!

Gizmo1231 · April 2016

I just use OTC women's one a day prenatal with DHA- worked well the first time so sticking with what works!

JustBored10 · April 2016

I take a whole food raw prenatal along with one fermented cod liver oil pill a day!

sourlemon · April 2016

I use Gummies. Nature made or target brand. Worked with my first kiddo and they don't make me sick. I tried 5 different ones that all made me sick last time before trying the Gummies.

My doctor sent in a prescription but they were 50 bucks for a month...and that was generic (Co pay). So I'll stick with 12 bucks for 45 days. I will just have to eat more iron or supplement since they don't have any and last pregnancy I got anemic.

Kacie209 · April 2016

I have been taking the Women's One a Day prenatal with DHA. I usually take them immediately after I eat supper. Otherwise, that make me feel sick.

I may switch to gummi's after these run out, but for now... I like them. I have the one where the prental and HDA are 2 separate pills.

ea301 · April 2016

I'm finishing up a box of TheraNatal Plus, but will probably move to gummies. It's incredibly unpleasant every morning as I struggle to choke down the TheraNatal pills... a gummy sounds amazing. Glad I'm not the only one having trouble swallowing pills! Does anyone also take probiotics? I haven't added mine back in yet, waiting to meet with the doc to see what she recommends.

uromys · April 2016

I'll second @JustBored10 on the whole foods raw Prenatal's. I used those with DD1 before I subscribed to Melaluca. Now I take their prenatal pack and it comes with a calcium and omega-3. Honestly they have done wonders for my skin and hair. Which I tend to loose most of post baby. I've been taking them for two years now.

Mamax2 · April 2016

Went to CVS today to pick up some Rainbow Lights, and they looked at me like I was crazy. The lady had no idea what I was talking about. I ended up just getting CVS brand gummy ones.

PensiveCrayon · April 2016

Yeah, @Mamax2, I've only ever been able to find Rainbow Light brand in stores once...I get them off Amazon.

SchruteBucks · April 2016

I was taking Garden of Life Organic, but can't stomach swallowing three huge vitamins a day. Now, I'm just taking Solgar Folate until my morning sickness evens out a bit.

zubenescamali · April 2016

My target carries rainbow light. I'm not sure how the cost compared to Amazon. I might switch to the minis because choking down the giant pill is getting old.

ToBeMiller1921 · April 2016

Thank God for gummies. I didn't take my prenatals regularly with my 1st 2 and I really want to be consistent with them. I have been consistently taking my prenatal gummies for a few months now. I'm a kid basically.

aevan011 · April 2016

Target has 50 ct of the Rainbow Light for about $13, but I have ordered 150 for about $28 on Amazon

JEM525 · April 2016

I use Rainbow light until morning sickness hits, then I switch to the DHA gummies from whole foods. I'm hoping baby #2 will be different and I won't be sick my entire pregnancy

Glitter · April 2016

Dont hate me guys but I take Flintstones lol.. I bought some, they made me sick, I got my dr to rx one, they made me sicker, so my dr told me to take two Flintstones a day.

Knottie25816533 · April 2016

No hate here! That's what I take. I was told only 1 tho and I take a separate folic pill. Love the Flintstones!

jenlynne0624 · April 2016

@glitter I take Flintstones too for the same reason.

babybluesnapdragon · April 2016

I take a script because they are free lol last time around they made me sick, but I was also getting sick daily with my first pregnancy... We will see if the morning sickness stays away or if it will just hit me later

sammyl1221 · April 2016

I take Nature Made with DHA plus a Vitamin D3 I take it right before bed and they haven't bothered me yet.

ErinRenne · April 2016

This was helpful- after reading this I bought the rainbow lights from Amazon. As far as the gummies go, all of them that I have seen do not contain iron. Has anyone found one that does?

penelope4612 · April 2016

@ErinRenne - I'm pretty sure the make up of the gummies prevents them from including iron. I don't think you will find any with iron. That's why they are easier on the stomach - the iron causes nausea and constipation (although can be important for pregnancy).

Lisa3379 · April 2016

I am on One A Day vitamins, the pack with two different pills. The one is a massive pink pill that tastes awful, it makes me want to vomit just thinking of it. I really have to psych myself into taking it every night. But the good news is that I don't really feel any more nauseated after I take it, so whatever.

Griffin5413 · April 2016

I take Garden of Life Vitamin Code Raw Prenatal. I usually get a 2 month supply on Amazon for around $40.. You have to take them 3 times a day but they are totally organic all raw materials. I don't have to take them with food and they don't make me nauseous. I also take Nordic Naturals Prenatal DHA. that's a 90 day supply for around $40.

schaema2 · May 2016

I have been taking Green Pastures Blue Ice Royal FCLO/High vitamin butter oil daily as well as Radiant Life Dessicated Liver Capsules (6 capsules per day) in addition to my prenatal Garden of Life Raw Prenatal (which has beta-carotene as it's source of vitamin A). I am concerned that I have been taking too much Vitamin A. But then did some reading that suggested it would take a long time to get to a dangerous level. Does anyone have any thoughts?

hndzfl · May 2016

Anybody had diarrheaafter starting the rainbow light prenatal?

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