https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 02 May 2026 12:41:27 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatals-1#post-2581899 Wed, 06 Jul 2016 17:12:46 +0000 MaryM 2581899@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Blush: no. I would if I tested anemic, but I've never had any issues </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatals-1#post-2581892 Wed, 06 Jul 2016 17:03:24 +0000 Mrs. Blush 2581892@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@marym: do you also take an iron supplement with your gummies? I had been using the gummies and I LOVED them (hard to eat just two a day, they are so tasy!), but then when I realized there was no iron I switched to giant pills :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatals-1#post-2581888 Wed, 06 Jul 2016 16:48:25 +0000 Miss Ariel 2581888@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MaryM: I've been taking smartypants, but don't really like them. It has nothing to do with how I feel, but I don't like the taste. Not enough that I won't finish the bottle, but I won't buy them again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatals-1#post-2581765 Wed, 06 Jul 2016 14:31:28 +0000 periwinklebee 2581765@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MaryM: Thank you - definitely going to try them out! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatals-1#post-2581762 Wed, 06 Jul 2016 14:30:40 +0000 MaryM 2581762@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@periwinklebee: No problem! </p> <p>They're only downfall (that I see) is the sugar content. I haven't had any bad reactions to them except when morning sickness has been bad. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatals-1#post-2581758 Wed, 06 Jul 2016 14:28:47 +0000 periwinklebee 2581758@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MaryM: Thank you, I hadn't heard of these - this is super helpful! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatals-1#post-2581657 Wed, 06 Jul 2016 12:56:29 +0000 MaryM 2581657@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@periwinklebee: Did you know there's a gummy with folate? I've been taking Smarty Pants (Amazon has them for a good price, but they're also available at Target) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatals-1#post-2581599 Wed, 06 Jul 2016 12:06:36 +0000 Mrs. Blush 2581599@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@periwinklebee: thanks for sharing!</p> <p>@oskarsmommy: I have been wondering about DHA-EPA ratio and how that affects you... probably something I should research a bit more! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatals-1#post-2581570 Wed, 06 Jul 2016 11:20:23 +0000 oskarsmommy 2581570@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I take these.. They are a whole little packet of 5 or 6 pills.. The EPA-DHA is in perfect ratio, or something like that. My acupuncturist started me on them. The b vitamins are methylated, (aka folate, instead of folic acid) so they are good for those with mthfr mutation (me).</p> <p>All I can say is this - my hair was thin and falling out a few months back, and since I started these my hair has never been thicker.. same for my nails, they were always thin and now they are crazy strong! With my son I took citranatal and I didn't notice much difference with my nails &amp; hair..</p> <p>Since I have kind of baby fine hair, I will spend the money on these - probably forever!! </p> <p><a href="http://www.longevityherbs.com/shop/womensprenatal/" rel="nofollow">http://www.longevityherbs.com/shop/womensprenatal/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatals-1#post-2581299 Tue, 05 Jul 2016 19:05:50 +0000 periwinklebee 2581299@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I unfortunately haven't tried that brand. Hopefully someone has here who can chime in. </p> <p>I wanted one with folate - most of those were pretty pricey, unfortunately. I ended up trying Best Nest Prenatal. No serious complaints, though it does sometimes upset my stomach a bit, so I might switch once I finish the bottle. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatals-1#post-2581091 Tue, 05 Jul 2016 12:33:01 +0000 Mrs. Blush 2581091@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I started taking New Chapter Perfect Prenatals + New Chapter Wholemega for Moms fish oil about 4 weeks ago. Seems to be okay so far - no tummy issues.</p> <p>Did you try these? What was your experience? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-these-omega-supplements-safe#post-2546790 Wed, 11 May 2016 21:33:37 +0000 Goldengirl 2546790@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks! I did some more research and looks like there's very little to no mercury in supplements due to the process when they're made. Just to be safe anyway I bought a prenatal that's combined with DHA/EPA at a fairly low dose. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-these-omega-supplements-safe#post-2546733 Wed, 11 May 2016 19:47:12 +0000 skipra 2546733@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you are worried you could try vegan dha. I have been taking these. There are some others on Amazon too.<br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Potent-Organic-Supplement-Essential-Vitamin/dp/B00QCR00SW?ie=UTF8&#038;keywords=Vegan%20dha&#038;qid=1463013913&#038;ref_=sr_1_3_a_it&#038;sr=8-3" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Potent-Organic-Supplement-Essential-Vitamin/dp/B00QCR00SW?ie=UTF8&#038;keywords=Vegan%20dha&#038;qid=1463013913&#038;ref_=sr_1_3_a_it&#038;sr=8-3</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-these-omega-supplements-safe#post-2546657 Wed, 11 May 2016 17:34:50 +0000 macintosh 2546657@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took fish oil from Trader Joes throughout my pregnancy. No issue. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-these-omega-supplements-safe#post-2546618 Wed, 11 May 2016 16:20:33 +0000 Goldengirl 2546618@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I asked my doc today if it would be okay to take an omega/DHA supplement since I'm not eating a lot of fish and she said it's fine. I went to the drugstore but then noticed that all the supplements seem to have mackerel listed as one of the fish sources. I got freaked out and didn't buy any! I thought mackerel was on the high mercury list? Or is that only king mackerel? And does it have the same mercury levels in a pill form? Anyone else taking these supplements? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hard-time-taking-my-dhaepa-supplements#post-536498 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:40:32 +0000 Ash 536498@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nordic naturals makes vegan dha but they're unflavored.<br /> Oh and I also take mine at night. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hard-time-taking-my-dhaepa-supplements#post-536465 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:31:55 +0000 Vegmama 536465@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yoursilverlining: Yeah, I wish I could find a brand like that. However, that one has gelatin ... I have to find vegan brands. My vegan prenatal is awesome ... but tastes like tea for the 2 seconds it's on my tongue. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hard-time-taking-my-dhaepa-supplements#post-536457 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:29:52 +0000 Vegmama 536457@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JerricaBenton: My friend suggested that too! I'm going to have to try it. This gagging thing is a bit much, ha. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hard-time-taking-my-dhaepa-supplements#post-536418 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:17:57 +0000 yoursilverlining 536418@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took this brand and had no trouble with it - no fishy taste and the pills didn't make me gag.</p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001F0RA34/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001F0RA34/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hard-time-taking-my-dhaepa-supplements#post-536417 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:17:40 +0000 JerricaBenton 536417@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Put them in the freezer. They don't smell/taste like much when they are super cold and they are a bit heavier and sink down in your stomach faster so less of a chance of burping them up. I think it's actually better for absorption too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hard-time-taking-my-dhaepa-supplements#post-536411 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:15:35 +0000 blackbird 536411@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Uhhh i haven't even taken mine since I got pregnant. I also have the Nordic Naturals ones, but mine are lemon flavored. I just gave up on taking them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hard-time-taking-my-dhaepa-supplements#post-536407 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:14:12 +0000 tororojo 536407@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I switched to taking mine right before I crawl into bed at night, so if they make me feel bad or if I can taste it later, at least I'm asleep! I never had a problem with vitamins until I started taking prenatals with DHA. Don't know if yours are OTC or prescription, but I had a reeeally hard time with the prescription ones! The Target brand is so much milder. Also I eat a snack before bed every night (usually a small bowl of cereal) so I'm not taking them on an empty stomach. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hard-time-taking-my-dhaepa-supplements#post-536405 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:13:28 +0000 Ash 536405@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I take nordic naturals strawberry flavored dha... I've never had any problems. Sorry I'm no help but good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hard-time-taking-my-dhaepa-supplements#post-536390 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:08:35 +0000 Vegmama 536390@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Please tell me I'm not the only one who has a hard time taking fish oil?!?! I'm a vegetarian, so my 'fish oil' is actually derived from algea (but that's what fish eat to smell fishy, so it all tastes the same). My daily prenatal &amp; DHA/EPA (the fishy ones) are both vegan, so I figured they'd be okay. I find myself gagging &amp; almost throwing up every time I take the stupid 'fish oil'. My friend told me her midwife suggests taking 3 at a time during pregnancy. I know I'm a prime candidate for morning sickness, so I am terrified of these pills! Is there anything you did to keep that taste from making you gag? </p>