Re: Centrum instead of Prenatal Vitamins
From: Tara (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri Dec 30 21:04:37 2005
I had a lot of trouble with vitamins and threw up my whole first
pregnancy with pre-natals, but took them anyway because I was scared to
do otherwise. The second pregnancy I took Centrum because that was all
I could stomach. The third pregnancy I took Folic Acid as my doc said
that is the most important like Jennifer mentioned. I also took Centrum
again, but always on a full stomach or otherwise I was sick.
Congratulations on your pregnancy!!
Best to you and your new baby,
--
Tara
At Fri, 30 Dec 2005, Jennifer wrote:
>
>I am currently trying to get pregnant -- I read an article in Conceive
>magazine about vitamins while trying and such.
>According to the magazine, even a kid's chewable is good (Flintstones).
>My doc told me that while I'm trying to make sure that my vitamin has at
>least 400 mcg of folic acid...mine have exaclty 400 (they're the generic
>kids vits. from target) -- I don't like swallowing pills so this works
>well for me.
>You can also find some over the counter prenatals that may have more
>folic acid -- and stores (like K-mart, etc.) sell ensure items for
>pregnant women, meant to supplement your pre-natals -- they have drinks
>and bars. I eat the bars already.
>
>Anyway, I hope that helps...and of course, if you're already
>pregnant(which I'm assuming you are)...watch your diet, eat a lot of
>green leafy veggies (folic acid) and a lot of fluids...just be healthy
>in general.
>
>And just so you know, my doc gave me a list of some items I should NOT
>eat once I'm pregnant (especially the first trimester) and my sister in
>law is pregnant, but was not told these things...so as over cautious as
>it may be -- try to avoid lunch meats and hot dogs (processed), certain
>processed cheeses, no sushi and avoid certain fish (tuna is okay and I
>don't remember what else, because I don't eat seafood).
>
>Okay, well good luck to you and take good care of yourself.
>
>--
>Jennifer A.
>
>At Thu, 29 Dec 2005, Bren wrote:
>>
>>Can A woman take Centrum Preformance complete multivitamine supplement
>>is stead of a prenatal vitamin ? reason I ask no insurence, no doctor,
>
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