What prenatal vitamins are you taking?

[sunfrogger88]

Sorry if this has been asked before as I am on mobile!

What regimen are you taking?

I am on Target brand right now but since I am really pregnant (squee) I am reevaluating what I am taking since I need to add dha.

Thoughts?

[PonyGirl]

I'm taking GNC's brand that has DHA added in. On the box it says to take 3 but you can get away with 2 a day to make them last a little longer.

[soultrane]

I'm taking Target gummies and will likely need to add in an iron supplement at some point.

[sweett11]

I'm taking the same as bluebird44. You just need to make sure you're taking at least 600 mg of folic acid. The one I'm taking has 800 and dha.

[rztrumpet]

Ditto bluebird44 - those are the ones my OB recommended last time "because they're cheap"

[hangryhedgehog]

I'm taking the One A Day Women's Prenatals that come in two separate pills.

[jemnj]

I'm taking the Target brand. When I'm done with the bottle I'm going to switch.

[vlinder]

I'm taking the Target brand ones that come in a combo pack of the prenatal and DHA supplement

[flyliceandcoffee]

I use the Belly Bar prenatal chewables because I can't swallow big pills. I also take the target brand DHA prenatal supplement, so you could consider doing that as well sunfrogger88 if you like your current prenatal. It's just the DHA as a separate pill that you take once a day so it might make sense since you're already at Target getting your other prenatal.

[colinsfebmommy]

I have prescription Trinatal and I also take a prescription folic acid

[ashleymarie26]

This is a really naive question- why the DHA? And is it not already in most prenatals?

[mcncheese]

This time around I am taking the same as bluebird44, but last pregnancy I had issues with pills so I was on the same gummies as soultrane. I did have to eventually add in an iron supplement while on the gummies because I became anemic.

[littleowl913]

Mar 10, 2015 12:49:55 GMT -5 bluebird44 said:

I was just taking folic acid for a while, but about a month ago I switched to these:


They are reasonably priced at Costco.

same

[flyliceandcoffee]

ashleymarie26, from what I understand the DHA promotes brain and eye development of the baby during pregnancy and after birth. I think quite a few prenatals do include them, but not all do (like mine). I think one reason for this is because normally DHA is found in fish oils, but if someone is allergic to fish, they will still need to take a prenatal. I know the DHA supplement I take is actually plant based which is why I opted for that version instead of one that is included in. And a lot of times, even if it's "included" in the prenatal, it actually means just one more pill you take on top of the regular one.

[ashleymarie26]

Thank you!

[oddbird]

I take the Trader Joe's prenatal vitamins (which are great!) and the Vitafusion DHA gummies (which are completely disgusting!). I bought a huge jar of the DHA gummies, so I'm forcing myself to use them since they were expensive. But once they're gone I'm switching to something else.

[mtnmomma13]

Another vote for bluebird44 brand!

[4furrypaws]

I take an Rx one with DHA

[USCgirl]

sunfrogger88, I am taking one that is covered by insurance. It's called Taron-Prex and I love it! It has tons of folic acid and DHA, as well as a stool softener and a vanilla flavored capsule. I have been taking it for over three years now.

[teambrink]

I take the Rainbow Light PrenatalOne Multivitamin in the morning. In the evening I take an additional vegan calcium supplement and a plant based DHA. The combo has been working well for me so far.

[dazdareis]

I take Natures Bounty prenatals. They're giant horse pills, but they don't bother my tummy.

[sunflower57]

Mar 10, 2015 12:49:55 GMT -5 bluebird44 said:

I was just taking folic acid for a while, but about a month ago I switched to these:


They are reasonably priced at Costco.

+1

[wormy42]

One a day prenatal with the dha in one. They sell one with a separate pill for the dha/omega 3s, but I just wanted one pill. Lol. I used to take nature made, but I switched when I figured out the OAD has biotin in it and the nature made does not.

[sunfrogger88]

Thanks! I had heard a lot of good about natures made plus I also only want one pill.

[karalee]

Mar 10, 2015 12:49:55 GMT -5 bluebird44 said:

I was just taking folic acid for a while, but about a month ago I switched to these:


They are reasonably priced at Costco.

These are the ones I'm taking as well. 

[mrspipp]

I take the Seeking Health prenatals (because I need folate instead of folic acid), but then have to add extra DHA and iron. It means I take a lot of pills a day, but makes me feel better.

[medic7979]

I take the CVS brand gummies. They taste great and don't make me nauseated. I take them on an empty stomach every morning and haven't experienced a problem. (I've been taking them for over a year now.)

[Deleted]

Mar 10, 2015 19:05:42 GMT -5 dazdareis said:

I take Natures Bounty prenatals. They're giant horse pills, but they don't bother my tummy.

These!!! I was taking the GNC but couldn't stomach the 3 capsules.

[teambrink]

Just an FYI since I'm into knowing if I'm really getting what is advertised, I happened on a sight that tested and ranked the 25 top selling prenatal vitamins in the USA. If you are interested in seeing how yours ranked you can get to the link here.

[younglove316]

I'm also taking the same as bluebird44 I'm not sure if they are still on sale but I got them buy one get one free at Wal Greens