Just out of curiosity:
Which prenatal vitamin are you taking?
Do you like it?
Are you taking any additional supplements?
I haven't had my first appointment so I'm not sure if I have everything covered. I'm currently taking SuperNutrition Simply One and then a separate DHA by Nordic Naturals. So far I haven't had any issues.
31 years young
from Seattle(ish)
5 years married
FTM and PGAL
EDD is 12/23/17
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Re: Prenatal Vitamins
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*FTMS* keep in mind that if you plan on nursing, it is recommended that you continue your prenatal postpartum.
TW: Loss
BFP1 12/24/14 - EDD 09/07/15 (D/C 8w1d)
BFP2 6/12/15 - EDD 2/22/16 (D/C 10w3d)
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Diagnoses and Treatments
PCOS (myo-inositol, excercize)
Indeterminant levels of APS IgM antibodies (baby aspirin)
Sub-septate uterus (hysteroscopic septoplasty 12/18/15)
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BFP3 05/02/16 EDD 01/09/17 DS born 01/05/17
BFP4 01/28/19 EDD 10/?/19 🤞🙏
I would not recommend them however, because I just noticed there is some really messed up stuff with the labeling (it actually says, in broken English, that it's not recommended for pregnant women ). Going to switch brands ASAP based on that, so it was nice to see this thread pop up.
ETA: I'm also supplementing with enteric-coated omega-3 capsules and then Nature Made brand Calcium/Magnesium/Zinc/D3. I was already taking these before pregnancy for joint support because Crossfit, doctor said they were fine to keep taking.
I also supplement with another folate supplement called "Folapro" which she recommended for me. In addition, I will be taking a Prenatal DHA (fish oil) supplement, because the whole food prenatal vitamin does not contain DHA. My doctor did tell me to stop taking the DHA at 35 weeks.
TTC January 2016
BFP May 17, 2016
DS born January 31st, 2017: Rory "Mac" MacKinnon
I take Spring Valley Prenatal. It meets all the daily requirements, I've actually been taking these for almost a year. I've always heard it's best to take if there's any chance of pregnancy or decision to have kids soon in order for your body to have enough absorbed for the first few weeks of pregnancy. Plus my mom has always told me it's good for your health regardless. Now I'm glad I listened!
Along with these, I have a shake I drink for breakfast Monday-Friday that has fish oil, chia seeds, flax seeds, plain yogurt, fresh fruit, etc. So it has quite a bit of my nutrients/vitamin for the day. I've been drinking these for almost as long as I've been taking the prenatal.
The plus with most liquid vitamins is that they are generally food based with limited synthetic ingredients, which supposedly means they absorb better.
the one I'm taking is called Liquid Health Liquid Prenatal.
Ive had a few days where I've been to nauseous to feel like I could take it so I've been meaning to pick up some gummies as back ups. I also have a liquid DHA supplement but it is GROSS. I've been eating salmon and telling myself that I'll take it when the morning sickness is gone.
Almost always mobile bumping--forgive my typos.
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eta--it won't let me tag you!
Almost always mobile bumping--forgive my typos.
https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Made-Prenatal-Multi-Softgels/dp/B005G4YCHW?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage
Garden Of Life vitamins are non GMO and based on whole food products. They are vegetarian rice based capsules. Most vitamins are made with a soy based capsule and soy is a terribly common GMO crop that I don't like. Instead of one prenatal a day it is three, which if your don't like or can't remember to take pills isn't ideal for you. I just sort them all out in a sandwich bag a day and that helps insure I don't forget.
So I take the Garden Of Life Raw Prenatal, GOL Oceans Mom (DHA and EPA), D3 (because I am vitamin D deficient), and a K2-MK7 (to combat the negatives of the D3).
I go back in in like a week to have my bloodwork redone to see if we fixed my vitamin D deficiency. I feel so much better, so I imagine we did.
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@zdmd_14 Nope! I don't taste it. I get the lemon flavored fish oil from Sprouts. It's a bit pricey, but I get the big bottle and 1 tsp is PLENTY so it lasts awhile. It actually makes my smoothie taste very yummy, I like a nice lemon tang.
p.s. I've noticed no one is able to tag me right! I only see replies if I check back on the same thread. ):
The only thing I have noticed and my be tmi but the vitamins make my stool green. It freaked me out at first but is apparently common
TTC January 2016
BFP May 17, 2016
DS born January 31st, 2017: Rory "Mac" MacKinnon
Although at the point, I haven't even been doing smoothies because they just don't sound appealing. (I was doing them 4x week during TTC/before MS hit)
Almost always mobile bumping--forgive my typos.
I also take the Honest Company prenatal one a day and DHA. I have one copy of mutated MTHFR gene so it is possible that I do not process folic acid (synthetic version) which can cause issues with pregnancy so I was told to make sure to take the methylated version of folate which Honest Company has- and I like that it is only one pill to take for the prenatal. The DHA is 2 and I only occasionally have fishy burps.
https://www.honest.com/health-and-wellness/prenatal-complete-once-daily
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And to be honest these are smaller/flatter but still too big. I end up cutting them in half and that sometimes bc a whole episode.
I love the liquid prenatal vitamin someone mentioned. I'm definitely going to look out for that!
ETA: Vitamins here: https://www.amazon.com/Rainbow-Light-Prenatal-Multivitamin-150-Count/dp/B00115BJ30/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1464838229&sr=8-1&keywords=prenatal+vitamin
Married: 8/11/2007
DD: Born 2/3/17
BFP#2: 5/3, EDD 1/10/19
I take them with breakfast, but I take the iron with lunch.