Pre-natal Vitamins?

boring member · Feb 22nd, 2008, 01:11 AM

I'm also taking them, and yeah they stink!

shells · Mar 29th, 2008, 01:56 AM

hmm, i don't know, i haven't smelled mine! as for taste, i always take pills when i already have some water in my mouth (a trick learned as a child from my older brother), so i really don't taste them. i'm also taking the duetDHA pills, and haven't had a problem!

Nola · Mar 29th, 2008, 12:57 PM

I´m taking them but mine don´t stink LOL

aspenmartial · Mar 29th, 2008, 01:39 PM

Prescription prenatal 'Prenatal RX1' has yummy vanilla flavor. It smells like candy! Another good thing is it's MUCH cheaper than other brands..I dispense this one alot. Primacare One (big purple ones) is very good, but it's very expensive!

catabie · Mar 29th, 2008, 02:27 PM

mine is citracal that i got from my OB-they dont have any taste or smell to it.

sarahsar · Mar 30th, 2008, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by LV Luvr

What's the difference between prenatal and a multivitamin that has 100% folic acid, b vitamins and calcium?

I know my prenatal vitamin has 800 mcg folic acid. One-A-Day Women's, which I took before just as a regular vitamin, has only 400 mcg. They both say they have 100% of the RDA for folic acid. I think it's just that the recommended folic acid amount while pregnant is higher than it is otherwise.

Strangely, though, the prenatal has 28 mg of iron, which it calls 156%, while the One-A-Day has 18 mg, which it calls 100%. So I'm not sure why they handle some things differently than others. It is a little confusing.

Personally, I take Kroger generic prenatal vitamins. It says they are the same as Stuart Prenatal. My doctor said that was fine. I haven't noticed any particular smell to them.

Virgo · Apr 3rd, 2008, 11:11 PM

Thanks for the thread. I was going to ask about pre-natal vitamins.

I am starting to think about TTC so I decided to start taking pre-natal vitamins. I picked up a Target's generic ones. Is that acceptable??? Should I speak with my doctor and get a Px? Any advice would be appreciated!!!!

Oh haven't noticed their smell/taste, just take with water already in my mouth.

Korilynn · Apr 4th, 2008, 04:23 PM

Virgo,

The prenatals you got from Target should be just fine! Mine are OTC and they seem to be good..My DR said he would presribe some when i actually get PG...I think they are basically the same thing though. My fingernails never grow...and the prenatals make them nice and strong!!

Faith · Apr 4th, 2008, 05:13 PM

Mine aren't that nasty, I just swallow it fast. I'm used to taking vitamins, and that icky "vitamin" taste.

The problem I've got with pre-natals is that they hurt my tummy. They make me feel really bloated.

mangowife · Apr 7th, 2008, 05:30 PM

I'm using some generic ones from over the counter. I just don't breathe before swallowing, and I make sure to drink lots of water right afterwards... I don't taste a thing!

minks · Apr 7th, 2008, 11:57 PM

Faith - I am glad (& sorry) to hear that they make you feel bloated. I thought it was just me!

randr21 · Apr 9th, 2008, 03:21 PM

my sister is confusing me. she said i should start taking prenatal vitamins, since i'm TTC, however, she also said that i should get folic acid prescription, on top of the prenatal vitamins. from what i've read so far, it seems folic acid is PART of prenatal vitamins. so is my sis talking about additional folic acid prescription?

sarahsar · Apr 9th, 2008, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by randr21

my sister is confusing me. she said i should start taking prenatal vitamins, since i'm TTC, however, she also said that i should get folic acid prescription, on top of the prenatal vitamins. from what i've read so far, it seems folic acid is PART of prenatal vitamins. so is my sis talking about additional folic acid prescription?

You definitely want to be getting folic acid while TTC (it prevents neural tube defects), but prenatal vitamins should contain a pretty hefty dose of folic acid. Whether or not you need more folic acid on top of that, I'm not sure. I have been just on regular prenatal vitamins with my pregnancies, and the doctors have never said anything about taking additional folic acid.

mich327 · May 29th, 2008, 03:59 AM

Does anyone else feel dizzy and tired on them? I never took vitamins before, just started taking prenatal ones a couple of weeks ago and feel TERRIBLE on them. Since my job is very demanding and requires me to work 18 hour days right now, I'm not so happy about this... Am I alone on this one???

Korilynn · May 29th, 2008, 02:34 PM

Are you already Pregnant Mich327? Dizzyness/feeling terrible would be a sign...

Feb 22nd, 2008, 01:11 AM	#16
boring member Member	Re: Pre-natal Vitamins? I'm also taking them, and yeah they stink!

Mar 29th, 2008, 01:56 AM	#17
shells handbag obsessed Location: Jersey	Re: Pre-natal Vitamins? hmm, i don't know, i haven't smelled mine! as for taste, i always take pills when i already have some water in my mouth (a trick learned as a child from my older brother), so i really don't taste them. i'm also taking the duetDHA pills, and haven't had a problem! __________________ i always knew i couldn't be the only one out there... my greatest loves....my DH, my fur babies, my babies at work, and my purses!

Mar 29th, 2008, 12:57 PM	#18
Nola Waiting for my baby Location: Europe	Re: Pre-natal Vitamins? I´m taking them but mine don´t stink LOL __________________

Mar 29th, 2008, 01:39 PM	#19
aspenmartial I need Hermes rehab! Location: USA	Re: Pre-natal Vitamins? Prescription prenatal 'Prenatal RX1' has yummy vanilla flavor. It smells like candy! Another good thing is it's MUCH cheaper than other brands..I dispense this one alot. Primacare One (big purple ones) is very good, but it's very expensive! __________________

Mar 29th, 2008, 02:27 PM	#20
catabie pursalicious	Re: Pre-natal Vitamins? mine is citracal that i got from my OB-they dont have any taste or smell to it.

Apr 3rd, 2008, 11:11 PM	#22
Virgo Member	Re: Pre-natal Vitamins? Thanks for the thread. I was going to ask about pre-natal vitamins. I am starting to think about TTC so I decided to start taking pre-natal vitamins. I picked up a Target's generic ones. Is that acceptable??? Should I speak with my doctor and get a Px? Any advice would be appreciated!!!! Oh haven't noticed their smell/taste, just take with water already in my mouth. __________________ Virgo

Apr 4th, 2008, 04:23 PM	#23
Korilynn Member Location: UK, But from FL,USA	Re: Pre-natal Vitamins? Virgo, The prenatals you got from Target should be just fine! Mine are OTC and they seem to be good..My DR said he would presribe some when i actually get PG...I think they are basically the same thing though. My fingernails never grow...and the prenatals make them nice and strong!!

Apr 4th, 2008, 05:13 PM	#24
Faith He makes me smile! Location: Long Island	Re: Pre-natal Vitamins? Mine aren't that nasty, I just swallow it fast. I'm used to taking vitamins, and that icky "vitamin" taste. The problem I've got with pre-natals is that they hurt my tummy. They make me feel really bloated.

Apr 7th, 2008, 05:30 PM	#25
mangowife Seriously tempted... Location: Too far from the beach!	Re: Pre-natal Vitamins? I'm using some generic ones from over the counter. I just don't breathe before swallowing, and I make sure to drink lots of water right afterwards... I don't taste a thing! __________________

Apr 7th, 2008, 11:57 PM	#26
minks Always Shopping Location: New Jersey	Re: Pre-natal Vitamins? Faith - I am glad (& sorry) to hear that they make you feel bloated. I thought it was just me!

Apr 9th, 2008, 03:21 PM	#27
randr21 NYC CL Sales Meet? Location: New York City	Re: Pre-natal Vitamins? my sister is confusing me. she said i should start taking prenatal vitamins, since i'm TTC, however, she also said that i should get folic acid prescription, on top of the prenatal vitamins. from what i've read so far, it seems folic acid is PART of prenatal vitamins. so is my sis talking about additional folic acid prescription? __________________ Newest Bags: F/W 08 MJ Grey Stam & JC Midnight Liquid Patent Mahala Newest Shoes: CL Simples Newest Apparel: Akris Punto Everything!

May 29th, 2008, 03:59 AM	#29
mich327 Member Location: Manhattan	Re: Pre-natal Vitamins? Does anyone else feel dizzy and tired on them? I never took vitamins before, just started taking prenatal ones a couple of weeks ago and feel TERRIBLE on them. Since my job is very demanding and requires me to work 18 hour days right now, I'm not so happy about this... Am I alone on this one???

May 29th, 2008, 02:34 PM	#30
Korilynn Member Location: UK, But from FL,USA	Re: Pre-natal Vitamins? Are you already Pregnant Mich327? Dizzyness/feeling terrible would be a sign... __________________ ITS A GIRL!! Counting down the days until Ireland Lucy arrives!