Petty vent...

[LoveBugg]

I know this is petty, but I have to let it out. I am 4 months pregnant, and I have been taking prenatal vitamins since I found out. Well at my Dr. appt, they gave me these nasty tasting prenatal vitamins, that melt in your mouth and they taste like poop (seriously). My others were cherry flavored. I miss them.

Is there anything anyone can suggest to make these things go down easier? yuck!

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[Rocket Cowgirl]

I did alot of research about prenatals and found out that they are unnessasary. Just take regular old multi vitamins and you will be fine. I even discussed this with my ob and she said I was getting enough of what I need with-out the prenatals. Try either Centrum or another good one I read was the Flintstones vitamins, lol. They have everything you need in them and taste good, what more could you ask.

[LoveBugg]

I did alot of research about prenatals and found out that they are unnessasary. Just take regular old multi vitamins and you will be fine. I even discussed this with my ob and she said I was getting enough of what I need with-out the prenatals. Try either Centrum or another good one I read was the Flintstones vitamins, lol. They have everything you need in them and taste good, what more could you ask.

Wow... I didnt know all that.. Thanks for the info. I am happy to see that there is something else I might be able to tolerate, because these are just gross.

[Quaker_Parrots]

They also make a OTC prenatal vitamin, not sure of the name of it though, you could probably ask at your pharmacy.

[JKATHERINE]

Yep, I've never taken prescribed Prenatals. I'm on my second pregnancy and have never stopped taking them (I figure they're just like a regular multivitamin anyhow). I get Spring Valley brand prenatals at Walmart. They come 500 to a bottle and it costs $8. I've had two healthy pregnancies so I think they do the trick.

[Donnagg123]

Actually they are not just regular vitamins. They have a lot more folic acid, calcium, and iron that women while pregnant need if I am not mistaken. The folic acid is to prevent some birth defects and the extra iron is because you are now producing more blood and need the iron to bind with oxygen for circulation of oxygen and the cacium is for bone production. Babies take what they need whether you have it to give or not that is why it is important to take the prenatal vitamins and not just any vitamin. I found this to help you decide what kind of prenatal vitamin to look for:

Many prenatal vitamins are available, both by prescription and over the counter. Along with other ingredients, prenatal vitamins contain folic acid, a B vitamin that's very important to the development of a healthy baby. Studies have shown that taking at least 400 mcg (0.4 mg) of folic acid a day during the first three months of pregnancy can help prevent serious birth defects of the brain and spine. Some doctors think that the 400 mcg of folic acid contained in an ordinary multivitamin, together with a healthy diet, is enough. But other doctors believe that prenatal vitamins are a better choice since they contain larger concentrations of folic acid, and may provide additional iron, calcium, B vitamins, and vitamin C.
Nonprescription prenatal vitamins generally contain 500 to 800 mcg of folic acid. Prescription-strength prenatal vitamins generally have 1,000 mcg, also labeled 1 mg.

Whether you and your doctor decide on a prescription or nonprescription vitamin, look for a product containing vitamins A, D, E, B1 (thiamin), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B6, B12, and C. It's also important to take 1,000 to 1,500 mg of calcium daily during pregnancy. Most prenatal vitamins contain only 125 to 300 mg of calcium, so getting additional calcium through your diet or calcium supplements is important. Many doctors recommend iron supplements during pregnancy since the body's demands for iron increase. Choose a vitamin that contains 25 to 30 mg of iron. Also, the product you choose should have 800 mcg of folic acid, and no more than 5,000 IU of vitamin A. High doses of vitamin A can lead to serious side effects, including headache, double vision, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and liver damage.

Many prenatal multivitamins meet the guidelines given above, including Rite Aid brand prenatal vitamins.

[Freebeemom]

Iwas going to say the same about the folic acid and calcium. Folic acid is SO important....even if you have had healthy pregnancies in the past. I am currently 24 weeks. I have the prescribed prenatals...but Stuarts (OTC) are just fine. Save your receiepts, they are all tax write offs!

[hblueeyes]

tell your doctor you do not like the new vitamins and to prescribe another. That should be enough.

Me

[tracyb]

I could not take prenatal so my dr. told me to take a flinstone vitamin...she was doing the same thing because she was pregnant...that was with my first dd....I did not take anything with my last dd..she will be 4 on the 12 of this month and this kid is sooooo healthy

[Freebeemom]

I am taking Prenatal Elite. I have this because it has a stool softener in it (Thank GOD for me!).....but that may be too much info! THe point is, there are many options now. Hope these help for yoU!

[LoveBugg]

I bought the Safeway brand prenatal vitamins the night I found out I was pregnant. They have a nice cherry flavor. I dunno what brabd the DR. gave me, I wanna say it is something like Green Valley. Here is also a hint. I heard that if you take the prenatals at night you will hardly get morning sickness. Needless to say I am at 4 months and havent gotten it yet... LOL