https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:48:25 +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/prenatal-vitamins-2#post-2098769 Sat, 07 Mar 2015 01:14:54 +0000 GoGoSnoGirl 2098769@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Agree w/ pps, I just switched over to prenatal vitamins from my multi. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatal-vitamins-2#post-2098705 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 23:18:44 +0000 Mrs.KMM 2098705@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My OB wanted me to start taking prenatals when we started TTC. I'd just switch the multivitamin for a prenatal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatal-vitamins-2#post-2098584 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 20:37:26 +0000 simplyfelicity 2098584@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If your multivitamins don't expire for a long time, I would save them for later and start taking the prenatals. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatal-vitamins-2#post-2098443 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 17:39:21 +0000 gallirask 2098443@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks @jengirl. Super helpful </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatal-vitamins-2#post-2098441 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 17:36:11 +0000 JenGirl 2098441@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd just switch the multivitamin to a prenatal. But if you want to use up the multivitamins you have, you could just take an additional folic acid suppliment until you run out of the multivitamins. Also, my husband is a pharmacist and he recommended that I just use generic prenatals because he doesn't think that there's any real difference. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatal-vitamins-2#post-2098029 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 13:18:11 +0000 Mrs. Microscope 2098029@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took a prenatal multivitamin, plus calcium/D and DHA. Still do while pregnant. Some people add iron as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatal-vitamins-2#post-2098022 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 13:07:09 +0000 gallirask 2098022@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks @anya thats kinda what I was trying to figure out. I will probs just switch for the time being to a prenatal </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatal-vitamins-2#post-2098020 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 13:04:39 +0000 Anya 2098020@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>a prenatal vitamin is a multi vitamin with usually extra folic acid and other things relevant to pregnancy and breastfeeding.. you don't need to take both. Or you could keep your regular routine and add folic acid. Or you could see what your obgyn recommends! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatal-vitamins-2#post-2098015 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 13:01:42 +0000 gallirask 2098015@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Snowjewelz But were you taking other vitamins too? Or just the prenatal? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatal-vitamins-2#post-2098014 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 13:00:31 +0000 snowjewelz 2098014@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just started on prenatals when I TTC'd... Figured if I need it when I get pregnant, might as well just start! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatal-vitamins-2#post-2098003 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 12:54:47 +0000 gallirask 2098003@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I currently take a multivitamin as well as D, C, B.<br /> We are TTC and I've read its a good idea to start prenatal while TTC.<br /> Should I just add a good prenatal or should I be substituting it for the multivitamin? OR should I just add folic acid?<br /> Feel confused! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-vitaminsupplement-pill-cocktail#post-1808025 Sun, 10 Aug 2014 14:46:25 +0000 marionberry 1808025@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With our first time around I tried a prenatal, b vitamin, dha, vitamin d, a fertility supplement called fertilecm, and preseed. Honestly I don't know that any of the extra had an effect. I ended up needing an iui.</p> <p>This time I got pregnant on accident while just taking a prenatal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-vitaminsupplement-pill-cocktail#post-1807999 Sun, 10 Aug 2014 14:11:49 +0000 swedishfish 1807999@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've taken prenatals, extra folic acid, and progesterone on your list. We used pre seed as well. But I was prescribed the extra folic acid for a hormonal issue and progesterone by my RE. Does your prenatal not have enough folic acid? Good luck. :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-vitaminsupplement-pill-cocktail#post-1807994 Sun, 10 Aug 2014 14:06:06 +0000 duchessdina 1807994@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've only taken prenatal, and vitamins b complex from your list. I know a lot of women take vitamin D, I've taken guaiffenesin a few cycles, and I drink green tea prior to O. Otherwise I think it just depends on what you want to try. The b complex made me really nauseated so it was better before bed. Good luck I hope your cocktail works. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-vitaminsupplement-pill-cocktail#post-1807935 Sun, 10 Aug 2014 13:11:30 +0000 MissLace 1807935@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just finished our first cycle actively TTC to a BFN and i O'd on CD23 this cycle (with a 31 day cycle). i went to CVS and GNC today and have a nice little pill cocktail ready for next cycle. I am now taking...</p> <p>-Prenatal (was already taking)<br /> -extra Folic Acid (was already taking)<br /> -Vitamin C<br /> -Vitex<br /> -B Complex<br /> -Evening Primrose Oil<br /> -Coconut Oil</p> <p>I'm contemplating getting some progesterone cream, and some pre-seed. Can you tell i'm antsy to get this show on the road...haha</p> <p>Have any of you taken these (or any other) specific supplements to help along tic? I figured this would be a good place to gather various ideas and success stories for people to reference if their looking to try some of these. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/supplements#post-1206780 Sun, 10 Nov 2013 10:23:52 +0000 Mae 1206780@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In additional to my prenatal I take b6 and 1/2 tab of unisom (recommended by my doc for nausea) and cranberry supplement (recommended to prevent UTIs). That's it for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/supplements#post-1206778 Sun, 10 Nov 2013 10:17:01 +0000 mlm2934 1206778@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have been taking fish oil in addition to prenatal, but that was to help my skin :)</p> <p>I was reading up on natural ways to increase progesterone and read that vitamin c and vitamin e have good results together and separately, so I figured it couldn't hurt, only help and bought both last night </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/supplements#post-1204200 Fri, 08 Nov 2013 10:17:39 +0000 spaniellove 1204200@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Personally I take those but I'd say it depends on how confident you are in choosing your own supplement regimen. It is a good idea to talk to your doctor to make sure you're not getting too much of anything. Also, when nausea starts to hit you might decide even one pill is too much! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/supplements#post-1204184 Fri, 08 Nov 2013 10:12:07 +0000 littleredhairedgrl 1204184@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>wondering what supplements besides prenatals you ladies are taking? </p> <p>i was taking omega 3, vitamin d and probiotics in addition to the prenatals, but the bottle for the omegas and vit d say to consult you dr if you are pregnant. should i stop taking these? </p>