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Re: Prenatal vitaminsFrom: Nicola (anonymous@obgyn.net)Thu, 15 Feb 2001 14:31:43 -0600 (CST)
At Wed, 14 Feb 2001, ams wrote: > >You say you started the prenatal vitamins two months ago, but you didn't >say if you were pregnant. If you are, then the timing of day could be a >problem (and hopefully, as the pregnancy progresses, the nausea will >decrease). You say they immediately make you ill. If you are pregnant, >especially in the beginning, the time of day you take the vitamin could >increase your likelihood of being nauseated. Try another time of day >(if you were taking them in the morning, try at night, and vice >versa...or even in the middle of the day--whenever you feel at your >best). For me, I had problems with the size of the pills and opted for >a smaller one. You might try taking it after food if you were taking it >on an empty stomach. Also, I know people who cannot tolerate them at >all, and their doctor or nurse midwife suggested over the counter >children's chewable vitamins plus extra folic acid. You should consult >your doctor first, obviously, to see what dosage to take and to make >sure it is acceptable. Good luck. > >At Tue, 13 Feb 2001, Rosemary wrote: >> >>Try the chewables, it worked for me. I can't remember the name but they're >>the only ones around and your insurance may not cover them but it is well >>worth it. Your Dr. should know. >> >>>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (Krystal) >>>Reply-To: anonymous@obgyn.net >>>To: Multiple recipients of list WOMENS-HEALTH >>><anonymous@obgyn.net> >>>Subject: Prenatal vitamins >>>Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2001 13:45:03 -0600 >>> >>>I began taking the prenatal vitamins prescribed by my doctor about two >>>months ago and immediately became very ill. I informed the nurse and >>>asked her to change my vitamins to Stewart Natal, as I have been told by >>>several friends they are easier to tolerate. When my husband picked up >>>the new vitamins, they were Prenate. They too, make my very ill. Any >>>advice? Are Prenate and Stewart Natal the same or should I go back and >>>ask again for Stewart Natal? >>>
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