Pre-natal Vitamins?

Korilynn · Feb 5th, 2008, 04:31 PM

Is everyone taking them?
I just started, and they are so YUCKY!

The ones I got are really stinky. Did I get a bad batch or are they all smelly?
Babydust to everyone!

jenniletv · Feb 5th, 2008, 04:32 PM

I am taking them, dr's orders. Yeah they all stink. I just chug a lot of water with mine.

qtiekiki · Feb 5th, 2008, 05:04 PM

I thought they all stink and tasted like sh*t until I got the prescriptive ones from my dr. It's vanilla flavor, but cost me $45/30 pills with insurance. If anyone is interested, the brand is Prenate DHA.

tabbyco · Feb 5th, 2008, 06:47 PM

^^ I take Duet DHA prenatals and man are they expensive! And yes, they taste AWFUL!!

handbag-ho · Feb 5th, 2008, 08:57 PM

hmmmm....I take Stuart and they don't smell at all. Plus, you only take them once a day!

chodessa · Feb 5th, 2008, 09:08 PM

It's actually the vitamin B that is so stinky, so technically they all stink. The vanilla is added to try and cover up the vitamin b odor. (pharmacist here ;-) )

brasileira · Feb 5th, 2008, 09:14 PM

are the prenatal vitamins very different than regular multivitamins??

chodessa · Feb 5th, 2008, 11:46 PM

They are specially formulated with the right amt of vitamins and minerals necessary to facilitate, keep and nourish a pregnancy.
They have much higher doses vs. your average multivitamin.
Dr's usually recommend to start prenatals once trying, but it's a must to take once actually pregnant.

treck · Feb 6th, 2008, 12:05 AM

I was sick enough dealing with HG so I wasn't able to take pre-natal vitamins regularly. My doctor told me to take it as much as I could and put me on Iron supplement but didn't take it as well. I drank milk like crazy throughout the pregnancy and eat fruits that my stomach can/will take. My son was born healthy in spite the lack of all the vitamins.
Congrats on the pregnancy!!

deweydrop · Feb 6th, 2008, 08:47 AM

I tried some OTC prenatals from target...omg, they smelled like dirty hippie. (hehe...sorry!) I LOVE my perscription ones...Primacare One...big purple pill, slightly grape flavored. I take mine at night with my dinner, never had upset stomach issues.

Luckily my insurance isn't too bad...$10 for 30 pills.

jenniletv · Feb 6th, 2008, 09:49 AM

Mr Dr actually had me get ones from CVS and not a prescription for now. He said if and when I get pregnant he may decide to have me get a prescription.

Korilynn · Feb 6th, 2008, 03:51 PM

^^ same with me. I am taking OTC ones, My Dr. said when I get pregnant he will prescribe some.
But, Boy are they YUCKY! And I swear they make me have upset stomach.

jenniletv · Feb 6th, 2008, 06:26 PM

^ I take mine with my dinner and no upset stomach.

chodessa · Feb 6th, 2008, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Korilynn

^^ same with me. I am taking OTC ones, My Dr. said when I get pregnant he will prescribe some.
But, Boy are they YUCKY! And I swear they make me have upset stomach.

Take them on a full stomach or at bedtime.
Morning is the worst time to take them, most nausea and vomiting occurrences.

LV Luvr · Feb 21st, 2008, 10:45 PM

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

Feb 5th, 2008, 04:31 PM	#1
Korilynn Member Location: UK, But from FL,USA	Pre-natal Vitamins? Is everyone taking them? I just started, and they are so YUCKY! The ones I got are really stinky. Did I get a bad batch or are they all smelly? Babydust to everyone!

Feb 5th, 2008, 04:32 PM	#2
jenniletv In Minkie Land!! Location: Middle of Hokie Nation!	Re: Pre-natal Vitamins? I am taking them, dr's orders. Yeah they all stink. I just chug a lot of water with mine. __________________ Wishlist: RM Devote in Black - Preorderd!! RM K&U in any color RM MAC in ...color undecided RM MAB Luxe - PM if you find one for a great deal!! Come see my RM Collection: here

Feb 5th, 2008, 05:04 PM	#3
qtiekiki Member Location: Los Angeles	Re: Pre-natal Vitamins? I thought they all stink and tasted like sh*t until I got the prescriptive ones from my dr. It's vanilla flavor, but cost me $45/30 pills with insurance. If anyone is interested, the brand is Prenate DHA. __________________ Have: Tokidoki: Inferno Gioco, Adios Star Canguro, Paradiso BV, Foresta Zucca, Spiaggia Cucciolo, Citta Trenino, Original Print Angioletto, Tan Playground Caramella, Olive Camo PG Angioletto (Thanks vmasterz), Tutti Avventura, Original Print Ciao Fendi: Cognac Leather Spy LV: Monogram Klara Want: Fendi: Medallion and/or Black leather Baby Spy Chanel: Classic Flap and/or Cambon Tote

Feb 5th, 2008, 06:47 PM	#4
tabbyco Quirrel! Location: Right Coast	Re: Pre-natal Vitamins? ^^ I take Duet DHA prenatals and man are they expensive! And yes, they taste AWFUL!!

Feb 5th, 2008, 08:57 PM	#5
handbag-ho Member Location: Tampa	Re: Pre-natal Vitamins? hmmmm....I take Stuart and they don't smell at all. Plus, you only take them once a day!

Feb 5th, 2008, 09:08 PM	#6
chodessa Hot Smot and Humble	Re: Pre-natal Vitamins? It's actually the vitamin B that is so stinky, so technically they all stink. The vanilla is added to try and cover up the vitamin b odor. (pharmacist here ;-) )

Feb 5th, 2008, 09:14 PM	#7
brasileira Member	Re: Pre-natal Vitamins? are the prenatal vitamins very different than regular multivitamins??

Feb 5th, 2008, 11:46 PM	#8
chodessa Hot Smot and Humble	Re: Pre-natal Vitamins? They are specially formulated with the right amt of vitamins and minerals necessary to facilitate, keep and nourish a pregnancy. They have much higher doses vs. your average multivitamin. Dr's usually recommend to start prenatals once trying, but it's a must to take once actually pregnant.

Feb 6th, 2008, 12:05 AM	#9
treck Member	Re: Pre-natal Vitamins? I was sick enough dealing with HG so I wasn't able to take pre-natal vitamins regularly. My doctor told me to take it as much as I could and put me on Iron supplement but didn't take it as well. I drank milk like crazy throughout the pregnancy and eat fruits that my stomach can/will take. My son was born healthy in spite the lack of all the vitamins. Congrats on the pregnancy!! __________________

Feb 6th, 2008, 08:47 AM	#10
deweydrop Coach wh*re Location: CT	Re: Pre-natal Vitamins? I tried some OTC prenatals from target...omg, they smelled like dirty hippie. (hehe...sorry!) I LOVE my perscription ones...Primacare One...big purple pill, slightly grape flavored. I take mine at night with my dinner, never had upset stomach issues. Luckily my insurance isn't too bad...$10 for 30 pills. __________________

Feb 6th, 2008, 09:49 AM	#11
jenniletv In Minkie Land!! Location: Middle of Hokie Nation!	Re: Pre-natal Vitamins? Mr Dr actually had me get ones from CVS and not a prescription for now. He said if and when I get pregnant he may decide to have me get a prescription. __________________ Wishlist: RM Devote in Black - Preorderd!! RM K&U in any color RM MAC in ...color undecided RM MAB Luxe - PM if you find one for a great deal!! Come see my RM Collection: here

Feb 6th, 2008, 03:51 PM	#12
Korilynn Member Location: UK, But from FL,USA	Re: Pre-natal Vitamins? ^^ same with me. I am taking OTC ones, My Dr. said when I get pregnant he will prescribe some. But, Boy are they YUCKY! And I swear they make me have upset stomach.

Feb 6th, 2008, 06:26 PM	#13
jenniletv In Minkie Land!! Location: Middle of Hokie Nation!	Re: Pre-natal Vitamins? ^ I take mine with my dinner and no upset stomach. __________________ Wishlist: RM Devote in Black - Preorderd!! RM K&U in any color RM MAC in ...color undecided RM MAB Luxe - PM if you find one for a great deal!! Come see my RM Collection: here

Feb 21st, 2008, 10:45 PM	#15
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