Prenatal vitamin issue

[Ruca]

When pregnant with DD I took spring valley PNV without issues. Nowadays every time I take them I get constipated same with natures bounty... I was thinking maybe trying gummy prenatals in hopes I wouldn't have the same problem??? Anyone take gummy PNV?? If so what kind?
TIA!

[Deleted]

I like Vita Fusion gummies. Target brand aren't bad, but they left kind of a weird aftertaste. Nature Made were pretty good.

[wholenewworld]

I don't know that the gummies would help, usually it's the iron content in the tablets that cause constipation.

[Deleted]

Apr 1, 2015 19:09:53 GMT -5 wholenewworld said:

I don't know that the gummies would help, usually it's the iron content in the tablets that cause constipation.

Gummies don't have iron. That's why they would help. 

[anonymouseliza]

I would consider dropping prenatal in favor of a regular multi and a folic acid supplement. Prenatals have way more iron than you need while ttc.

[wholenewworld]

Apr 1, 2015 19:11:32 GMT -5 @led said:

Apr 1, 2015 19:09:53 GMT -5 wholenewworld said:

I don't know that the gummies would help, usually it's the iron content in the tablets that cause constipation.

Gummies don't have iron. That's why they would help. 

Ah, gotcha.

[Lollipop]

brittneyp you should start taking prenatals. It might help with your iron issues

[BrewGirl]

I take the gummies. Either Vita Fusion or Target brand. Whichever store I am at is the deciding factor.

[Daikoku]

I also take Vita Fusion gummies. I've never had a problem, but then again, I never had a problem with the pills either.

[teenybenoit]

I don't use gummies but I take my pnv at night and that seems to do the trick. No upset stomach and I seem regular. Lots of water helps.

[cabgirl]

I take Garden of Life's Vitamin Code RAW prenatal, and I love it. It has probiotics in it, which helps a ton with any digestive issues. It also has ginger in it, for the morning sickness I'll hopefully have one day.

[heatherj9603]

Do you eat a lot of fiber? I do, but I always need extra depending on where I am in my cycle. So I'll take some fiber pills. You take 6 if you need to go, so it acts like a gentle laxative. But I'll take one or two nightly and it helps keep me regular. 

[Ruca]

Apr 2, 2015 7:22:02 GMT -5 heatherj9603 said:

Do you eat a lot of fiber? I do, but I always need extra depending on where I am in my cycle. So I'll take some fiber pills. You take 6 if you need to go, so it acts like a gentle laxative. But I'll take one or two nightly and it helps keep me regular. 

I've never taken fiber before but I never have a problem with being regular until I start taking the vitamins again. It's so frustrating. But that might be worth looking into, thank you! Thank you all for the input  

[Sparkly]

I started taking probiotics about a year ago and it has made a HUGE difference in regularity. When I forget or run out, I always notice a difference in how I feel -- more gassy, bloated, or constipated on occasion -- I will never go back! So many other benefits too, I highly recommend.

[Ruca]

Apr 2, 2015 7:33:50 GMT -5 Sparkly said:

I started taking probiotics about a year ago and it has made a HUGE difference in regularity. When I forget or run out, I always notice a difference in how I feel -- more gassy, bloated, or constipated on occasion -- I will never go back! So many other benefits too, I highly recommend.

Oh really?? How do you take them? Is it a pill? 

[Sparkly]

Yes. I take it once daily, but it can be taken up to 3 or 4 times a day for increased results, if needed. Depends on the type/brand.

This is what I take:



I buy it at the Health Food store though, because it's best to have it refrigerated at all times.

[LadyNymeria]

I take Rainbow Light prenatals and they have a probiotic mixed in.

[mainewifey]

I second the use of probiotics. I've always had wicked indigestion, and the probiotics make a huge difference. I take one pill a day, at the same time as my PNV - I take Natures Maid or Natures Bounty or something in both the Probiotic and Prental

I also take a second multi vitamin with B complex and Iodine because there were some recent studies that said Iodine should be added to prenatals.

And CoQ10

I take them all at the same time. No stomach issues.

Once I run out of my current stash I think I'm going to switch to these prenatals because they combine 3 of my 4 pills into one:

www.honest.com/health-and-wellness/prenatal

[raelynn71109]

I just switched to Spring Valley gummies and I love them. They taste so good! I was taking Vita Fusion gummies previously but they have a bit of an aftertaste.

[samanthasays]

Apr 1, 2015 19:49:18 GMT -5 BrewGirl said:

I take the gummies. Either Vita Fusion or Target brand. Whichever store I am at is the deciding factor.

I made the mistake of buying the Target brand Pre-natal support vitamins. Those are just calcium and fiber. And they were nasty as fuck. Don't be dumb like me, read the label

[ugotstarbucked]

gummies 4 Lyfe

[BrewGirl]

Apr 2, 2015 9:43:00 GMT -5 samanthasays said:

Apr 1, 2015 19:49:18 GMT -5 BrewGirl said:

I take the gummies. Either Vita Fusion or Target brand. Whichever store I am at is the deciding factor.

I made the mistake of buying the Target brand Pre-natal support vitamins. Those are just calcium and fiber. And they were nasty as fuck. Don't be dumb like me, read the label

I almost did that once.

[Deleted]

Apr 2, 2015 9:20:18 GMT -5 mainewifey said:

I second the use of probiotics. I've always had wicked indigestion, and the probiotics make a huge difference. I take one pill a day, at the same time as my PNV - I take Natures Maid or Natures Bounty or something in both the Probiotic and Prental

I also take a second multi vitamin with B complex and Iodine because there were some recent studies that said Iodine should be added to prenatals.

And CoQ10

I take them all at the same time. No stomach issues.

Once I run out of my current stash I think I'm going to switch to these prenatals because they combine 3 of my 4 pills into one:

www.honest.com/health-and-wellness/prenatal

I have taken New Chapter Organic prenatals for years. I recently switched to Honest Co and I LOVE them!!

ETA: I buy the whole-food version and can take them on a empty stomach with no issues (which is huge for me).

[anonymouseliza]

Don't forget a calcium supplement too, y'all. Especially if you take prenatals instead of a multi. Most prenatals only have 15 - 20% of RDV, because calcium interferes with iron absorption and it's easier to source calcium in daily foods. But lots of people don't realize they aren't getting enough through their vitamins/supplements.

Take your calcium supplement (bonus if it's a vit D supplement too, for absorption) at a different time than your prenatal or multi for best absorption all around.

[brit365]

I love the Vita Fusion. I could eat them like candy.

[adorebel]

I take Rainbow Light all in one, which has a probiotic and some other ingredients for digestion, so I really like them.

[setsuna17]

I had the exact same problem until I switched to gummies. I take the Target ones. I also take Culturelle probiotics and it makes such a difference!

[Ruca]

Apr 2, 2015 11:19:50 GMT -5 adorebel said:

I take Rainbow Light all in one, which has a probiotic and some other ingredients for digestion, so I really like them.

Where is Rainbow Light sold? I like all in ones. 

[chimomma19]

Apr 2, 2015 7:33:50 GMT -5 Sparkly said:

I started taking probiotics about a year ago and it has made a HUGE difference in regularity. When I forget or run out, I always notice a difference in how I feel -- more gassy, bloated, or constipated on occasion -- I will never go back! So many other benefits too, I highly recommend.

This! I take probiotics every day through my naturopath. I also take vital nutrients prenatal, which are DF/GF, and good for the MTHFR ladies who need methylated folate.

[chimomma19]

Apr 2, 2015 12:34:01 GMT -5 Ruca said:

Apr 2, 2015 11:19:50 GMT -5 adorebel said:

I take Rainbow Light all in one, which has a probiotic and some other ingredients for digestion, so I really like them.

Where is Rainbow Light sold? I like all in ones. 

Whole Foods, my local apothecary, and most health food stores. GL!