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Re: Prenatal vitamins

From: 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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