What prenatals and/or supplements are you taking?

[anonymouseliza]

I've been taking a regular multi + Folgard (and baby aspirin) and I need to switch a prenatal.  What're you taking?  I will continue taking Folgard and baby aspirin regardless for my specific issues.

ETA: Calcium + D supplement too.  Sometimes.  When I remember.

[southernredandwhite]

I take Nature Made Prenatal Multi + DHA

[mrssqueegy]

Prenatal, folate, vit d, a combo of flax and fish oil and alfalfa

[junebug627]

I take Nature Made gummies

[negirl824]

Apr 7, 2015 14:24:35 GMT -5 junebug627 said:

I take Nature Made gummies

+1

[RoLoMa]

Target Up and Up prenatal and an additional vitamin d supplement. Most vitamins upset my stomach but I haven't had any problems with the Target brand.

[physiomeg]

Apr 7, 2015 14:14:54 GMT -5 southernredandwhite said:

I take Nature Made Prenatal Multi + DHA

+1

[tina515]

Apr 7, 2015 14:41:53 GMT -5 RoLoMa said:

Target Up and Up prenatal and an additional vitamin d supplement. Most vitamins upset my stomach but I haven't had any problems with the Target brand.

I take this plus an additional calcium and D supplement. However, I've been thinking of switching to one that also contains DHA. Finding a gummy version would be sweeeeeeet

[byjove]

I take Garden of Life Prenatals and a DHA. I took a Calcium+D supplement for a while too and should probably get back on that. My mom always says she never had a cavity until she was pregnant. A good reminder that baby takes what it needs from mom.

So kind of strange, but the new MW practice I am going to discourages the use of prenatal vitamins. Anyone else find that strange? I am definitely going to take them for a while, especially while my diet is so off, but then maybe stop?

[13liza]

I'm actually taking a prescription PNV. It's covered through my insurance, which is really nice.

[cnf2013]

Gummies all the way. Either the Nature Made or Wegmans brand depending on where I'm shopping when I remember I'm low.

[anonymouseliza]

Apr 7, 2015 15:04:11 GMT -5 byjove said:

I take Garden of Life Prenatals and a DHA. I took a Calcium+D supplement for a while too and should probably get back on that. My mom always says she never had a cavity until she was pregnant. A good reminder that baby takes what it needs from mom.

So kind of strange, but the new MW practice I am going to discourages the use of prenatal vitamins. Anyone else find that strange? I am definitely going to take them for a while, especially while my diet is so off, but then maybe stop?

Uh, yeah, I fucking do.  I'm not high on midwives though, to be fair.  I know there are great, stunning, amazing ones out there, but my personal experience soured me in hindsight.

I am ALL for a healthy, balanced diet.  It is absolutely the best way to promote good health throughout pregnancy.  But especially in first tri when morning sickness can disrupt it so badly, vitamins are essential supplements.  I side-eye anyone who discourages them.  I get it if the approach is "You can't eat like shit because you took a vitamin so you are good."  but you know, moderation in all things.

[kamek]

Apr 7, 2015 15:04:11 GMT -5 byjove said:

I take Garden of Life Prenatals and a DHA. I took a Calcium+D supplement for a while too and should probably get back on that. My mom always says she never had a cavity until she was pregnant. A good reminder that baby takes what it needs from mom.

So kind of strange, but the new MW practice I am going to discourages the use of prenatal vitamins. Anyone else find that strange? I am definitely going to take them for a while, especially while my diet is so off, but then maybe stop?

Why do they discourage prenatals? That seems like bizarre advice, but I claim no medical expertise..

Since we started TTC I've been taking the Target up&up prenatals & Vitacost brand omega 3 epa/dha.

[manderslvt]

I take CVS brand gummies, and have for a long time. They taste good, have DHA, and aren't too expensive. Where I am, a 90-day supply is often $10

[threetaboos]

I'm taking leftover prescription prenatals from my last LO. And it has dhs. And then I'm taking a supplement folic acid since I know I don't eat enough leafy greens.

[BeachBum678]

Apr 7, 2015 14:41:53 GMT -5 RoLoMa said:

Target Up and Up prenatal and an additional vitamin d supplement. Most vitamins upset my stomach but I haven't had any problems with the Target brand.

This. Target Up and Up for me, too. And a calcium supplement (but not at the same time).

[meredithcarole]

I take Women's One A Day prenatal and DHA as well as a large dose of vitamin D for a deficiency there. I will ask at my ultrasound appointment in 2 weeks if I should continue the vitamin D at its current level.

[suzyq0525]

I also take the cvs brand. A lot of times they are bogo.

[expatmama11]

Apr 7, 2015 17:27:39 GMT -5 manderslvt said:

I take CVS brand gummies, and have for a long time. They taste good, have DHA, and aren't too expensive. Where I am, a 90-day supply is often $10

CVS for me too. I stock up when I'm in th US and they are doing buy one/get one. 

[aswedishbee]

I am also a CVS gummies girl and love that they're typically BOGO. In addition, I'm taking vitamin D.

[leahks77]

Apr 7, 2015 14:14:54 GMT -5 southernredandwhite said:

I take Nature Made Prenatal Multi + DHA

+1. I used to take the gummies but I need the iron, and they don't have any. I take extra calcium, magnesium, and vitamin D as well.

[byjove]

Apr 7, 2015 16:17:38 GMT -5 kamek said:

Apr 7, 2015 15:04:11 GMT -5 byjove said:

I take Garden of Life Prenatals and a DHA. I took a Calcium+D supplement for a while too and should probably get back on that. My mom always says she never had a cavity until she was pregnant. A good reminder that baby takes what it needs from mom.

So kind of strange, but the new MW practice I am going to discourages the use of prenatal vitamins. Anyone else find that strange? I am definitely going to take them for a while, especially while my diet is so off, but then maybe stop?

Why do they discourage prenatals? That seems like bizarre advice, but I claim no medical expertise..

Since we started TTC I've been taking the Target up&up prenatals & Vitacost brand omega 3 epa/dha.

So to be honest, I am not 100% sure. I was chasing DD during that part of the info session. My impression is that they want you to get your nutrients from your diet and in their experience prenatals often make morning sickness worse in the first trimester. 

[anonymouseliza]

Apr 8, 2015 10:20:33 GMT -5 byjove said:

Apr 7, 2015 16:17:38 GMT -5 kamek said:

Why do they discourage prenatals? That seems like bizarre advice, but I claim no medical expertise..

Since we started TTC I've been taking the Target up&up prenatals & Vitacost brand omega 3 epa/dha.

So to be honest, I am not 100% sure. I was chasing DD during that part of the info session. My impression is that they want you to get your nutrients from your diet and in their experience prenatals often make morning sickness worse in the first trimester. 

They can - depends on the prenatal.  The added iron can be hard to digest.  But that's not a great rationale.  I mean, encouraging healthy eating absolutely is.  But it's so hard to get all the nutrients in when you are vomiting or have food aversions.  SOME kind of supplementation should be encouraged to cover bases.  Harumph.