Prenatal Vitamins - Page 2

[radiowave]

Hi Rivka 5...I am in Hampden, so Special Beginnings is a bit far...but I think we will still use them (though I just find out our insurance might not cover it-urgh, why? It will be cheaper than a hospital, right?)...I called and made an appointment and the woman I spoke me told me to take an otc prenatal...so I am no longer worrying about a prescription...A few people I know really like kathy sloane's practice..

[deliarose]

I am also taking the Rainbow 1 a day prenatals. Have been for awhile. I have been taking prenatals for over 4years now. After 2 kiddos and bfing since September of 2004, I have been taking lots of prenatals! These Rainbow ones have lots of great stuff like the RRL and other support stuff for pregnancy. They do taste nasty though and make me want to GaK, even before I got pregnant. LOL!

[AKA_PI]

I was taking generic prenatal vitamins 4 months ago when I was actively trying and then stopped. I think I'm going to start them back up since my dr's appt isn't for another two weeks. I'll be about 7 weeks by then. The earlier, the better.

[guestmama9916]

I'm following the WAPF pregnancy diet so I can avoid synthetic vitamins. The only thing synthetic I take right now is Folic Acid. I thought I was getting food based folate through rainbow light vits but found out that the natural form is called folate and synthetic is called folic acid which the vits have. I believe I'll be switching to nutritional yeast for natural folate the next time I go to Whole Foods.

[guestmama9916]

Originally Posted by Rivka5

I just take generic Rite Aid prenatal vitamins. They've got the vitamin A as beta carotene (which is important) and 800mcg of folic acid, so I figure they're just as good as the more expensive kind. And they don't smell like anything, which helps when the morning sickness hits.

While beta carotene is all natural, it is the water soluable form of vit A which is not easily used by the body. If you want a good source of natural fat soluable vit A and D that your body can really absorb, try cod liver oil capsules. There are only a few brands that actually retain the natural vitamins while remove heavy metals and those brands are Blue Ice, Dr. Ron's and Radiant Life. I take Blue Ice capsules. I tried the liquid but it makes me gag even when I don't have MS. Cod liver oil will also provide those good Omega 3's we all need. I take it even when not pregnant.

[peacelovingmama]

I am taking prenatals, magnesium, fish oil and calcium.

I never took magnesium before I joined MDC but someone here recommended it as prevention against leg cramping. And I had zero cramps during my last pregnancy after I started the magnesium! I am going to continue my vitamins because I very likely will have GD again and will be on a very restricted diet along with insulin.

[AKA_PI]

I've started my generic prenatals and are calling the nurse the make sure these are ok. I won't have a doctor's appointment for a while now.

[hopeandolive]

I'm taking New Chapter's Perfect Prenatal.

[texaspeach]

rainbow light 1 a day

[jumpincholla]

I'm also taking New Chapter Perfect Prenatal. Love them!

[LiamsMommy31905]

I've been taking Target brand prenatals since January 2004. They are seriously the only ones that don't make me sick.

[CTH3989]

I started the day that I got my BFP. I started with some leftovers that I had from my first pregnancy. I am now on One Source Prenatal I bought from WalMart.

[TayTaysMama]

I use the Target brand 1 a day as well. It is what I used last time and the only kind that didn't make me sick. I plan on adding an omega-3 as soon as I figure out which kind to get!

[Mrshawwk]

Originally Posted by saving_grace

I'm following the WAPF pregnancy diet so I can avoid synthetic vitamins. The only thing synthetic I take right now is Folic.

Me too! My supplements include 8 capsules high vitamin cod liver oil, 1/2 teaspoon butter oil, frozen raw liver chopped to pill size, folic acid and dandelion root/milk thistle for prevention of morning sickness...so far so good. This is my first pregnancy without a prenatal. Last time I took Rainbow's 6 a day. They smelled soooo awful though..I could only stand them for about half my pregnancy.

[AKA_PI]

I think i'm going to switch mine. Based on what I've read in baby books, I'm missing a few minerals. I'm going to look for a new brand today at the store.

[Zucchini]

I'm taking my Costco multivitamins for now, and seeing what the OB says later this week, plus crossing my fingers that my lack of MS continues, so I still can handle stinky horse pills.