https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:25:48 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatals#post-2382593 Wed, 09 Dec 2015 08:38:41 +0000 autumnleaves 2382593@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaBear87: @meadow: @Mrs. Lemon-Lime: I'll ask my dr about the rx. If it is cheaper that would be great. If not I may try GNC. It'll need to get an iron supplement too.<br /> Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatals#post-2382558 Wed, 09 Dec 2015 08:20:46 +0000 littlebug 2382558@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I take the Vitafusion gummies. I also take the Up &amp; Up prenatal calcium and fiber supplement. Because FIBER. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatals#post-2382555 Wed, 09 Dec 2015 08:19:53 +0000 starlitsky 2382555@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been taking a prenatal (Rainbow Light) but now I feel like I need to add a DHA supplement! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatals#post-2382541 Wed, 09 Dec 2015 07:54:53 +0000 brownepiano 2382541@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I asked my ob what the difference was between dha marketed to pregnant women and fish oil capsuls (since they tend to be a lot cheaper). He said not much and I could just take fish oil since dha wasn't in my prenatal. I but mine in bulk from puritans pride. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatals#post-2382515 Wed, 09 Dec 2015 06:49:06 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2382515@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm now taking the GNC brand, it includes DHA and I am also taking a GNC brand iron supplement. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatals#post-2382502 Wed, 09 Dec 2015 05:23:43 +0000 meadow 2382502@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I take OB complete with DHA (rx but works out cheaper than over the counter!) The pill is the size of a jelly belly jelly bean......I find it easy to swallow.</p> <p>Around 10 weeks I added in a gummy calcium because I didn't think I was getting enough from food. I bought Citracal brand and they are very yummy. I feel like I can find coupons easily for them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatals#post-2382407 Tue, 08 Dec 2015 22:28:52 +0000 misolee 2382407@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I take Spectrum that I get from Amazon but my doctor just told me I have anemia and need more iron. I guess the iron content isn't enough in this vitamin </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatals#post-2382271 Tue, 08 Dec 2015 19:42:56 +0000 MamaBear87 2382271@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ask your ob if they recommend a rx one. I was happily surprised that the ones they recommend were free thru my insurance. The generic name for mine is prena1 and the name brand is prena pearl I believe. Never had an issue with them making me nauseous or anything either </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatals#post-2382269 Tue, 08 Dec 2015 19:37:25 +0000 autumnleaves 2382269@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bumping this thread and seeing anyone has any new recommendations since last October? I take the target brand but am running out and am not sure when I'll make it back to target.<br /> The Happy Mama line is tempting with their marketing of their prenatal gummies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatals#post-1890683 Mon, 06 Oct 2014 15:57:03 +0000 hocuspocus 1890683@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cascademom thanks! I'll definitely look into that next time I'm surprised the prenatals were only 25$ for 150 days worth. Love amazon ! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatals#post-1890682 Mon, 06 Oct 2014 15:56:04 +0000 yoursilverlining 1890682@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did the mini/small Rainbow Lights because they gave me the least upset stomach. I had to take large doses of DHA later in pregnancy and highly, highly recommend these ones: <a href="http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B001F0RA34/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&#038;psc=1" rel="nofollow">http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B001F0RA34/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&#038;psc=1</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatals#post-1890669 Mon, 06 Oct 2014 15:47:52 +0000 cascademom 1890669@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hocuspocus: If you get them on Amazon, do a Subscribe &amp; Save. I've been doing that for a really long time and love it. Eventually, you can add diaper and wipe subscriptions. It helped me not having to run out to the store for them with a newborn/infant. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatals#post-1890655 Mon, 06 Oct 2014 15:38:59 +0000 hocuspocus 1890655@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks ladies for all your suggestions ! I decided to go with the rainbow light one a day prenatals and Nordic natural dha. I got them both on amazon and they were reasonably priced. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatals#post-1890343 Mon, 06 Oct 2014 12:46:24 +0000 Mrs. Detour 1890343@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hocuspocus: it's about the same size as the Whole Foods brand--big but not obscene. It doesn't look like it would cut without making a rough edge. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatals#post-1890342 Mon, 06 Oct 2014 12:46:18 +0000 Mrs.KMM 1890342@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use the CVS knock-off of the Vitafusion gummy prenatals. I hate swallowing pills so a chew-able gummy is perfect for me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatals#post-1890323 Mon, 06 Oct 2014 12:39:12 +0000 coopsmama 1890323@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lion: I wish I could them at my Target! That would be convenient since I'm there all the time ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatals#post-1890158 Mon, 06 Oct 2014 11:22:35 +0000 Iced Tea 1890158@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I take the Nordic naturals prenatal dha. </p> <p>I alternate between naturemade prenatal (it's usp verifified) and rainbow light. I prefer the naturemade; they are much easier to swallow. But a friend gave me a bunch of rainbow light so I'm using those also. I hear there's a mini version of rainbow light; those might be nice to try. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatals#post-1890135 Mon, 06 Oct 2014 11:06:52 +0000 snowjewelz 1890135@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I take the target brand too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatals#post-1890107 Mon, 06 Oct 2014 10:51:53 +0000 78h2o 1890107@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am so nauseous as it is, I take the Up &amp; Up (Target) gummy prenatals. I took the Rainbow Light ones with my first pregnancy, but I was always throwing them up, so the gummies are better for me. They don't have iron though, so I just try to eat a lot of iron-rich foods, like spinach. I didn't need a separate iron supplement last time. I also take Expecta DHA softgels. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatals#post-1890099 Mon, 06 Oct 2014 10:49:42 +0000 hocuspocus 1890099@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Okay thanks so much everyone ! I've heard a lot about the rainbow light once a day tabs but hear the tablet is huge. Can you break it in half ? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatals#post-1890088 Mon, 06 Oct 2014 10:45:58 +0000 mrs. tictactoe 1890088@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I take the target brand gummy prenatals. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatals#post-1890080 Mon, 06 Oct 2014 10:41:28 +0000 Ash 1890080@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lion: my target carries them! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatals#post-1890075 Mon, 06 Oct 2014 10:40:32 +0000 cascademom 1890075@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I take Rainbow Light prenatals. I take a chewable calcium supplement from Target's Up and Up line. It's the same as the other brand name one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatals#post-1890065 Mon, 06 Oct 2014 10:33:56 +0000 LaughLines 1890065@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>my grocery store does free prescription prenatals. They actually just switched which one it is, so i'm not srue of the brand, but i know it has DHA and it's free. Might be worth checking out your local grocery stores/pharmacies </p> <p>I also have some chewy UP and UP ones which are easier on my tummy, but since they taste like candy i mentally associate them as not being as "good" for me, so I don't take them as much. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatals#post-1890056 Mon, 06 Oct 2014 10:30:34 +0000 Mrs. Lion 1890056@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@coopsmama: that would explain why I couldn't find them at target or walgreens :) thanks! I didn't even think about ordering them online haha </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatals#post-1890042 Mon, 06 Oct 2014 10:24:59 +0000 coopsmama 1890042@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lion: I have to buy them at a local health food store. I'm sure they would be available at a Super Supplements or Whole Foods. Online you can also get them from Amazon or Vitacost. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatals#post-1890036 Mon, 06 Oct 2014 10:23:13 +0000 Mrs. Lion 1890036@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@coopsmama: where do you buy these? My ob recommends them but I can't find them anywhere! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatals#post-1890032 Mon, 06 Oct 2014 10:21:22 +0000 thismustbetheplace 1890032@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know a lot of people here love the Rainbow Light Prenatal so I'm sure you'll get a lot of recommendations for that! I had a REALLY hard time swallowing pills while pregnant (bad gag reflex + nausea + psyching myself out, haha!) so I ended up with the following regimen:</p> <p>-Chewable multivitamin<br /> -Chewable Calcium + Vitamin D supplement<br /> -Ovega-3 (a vegetarian DHA+EPA gel cap, no fishy taste!)<br /> -two 400mcg folic acid tablets (extremely small and easy to swallow)</p> <p>That was 1200mcg folic acid total, including the MV, which was recommended because I was at higher risk of having neural tube deficiency. You may not need that much. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatals#post-1890031 Mon, 06 Oct 2014 10:20:56 +0000 Adira 1890031@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I take the One-a-Day ones (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/One-Womens-Prenatal-Vitamins-Count/dp/B00CDKT3H6/" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/One-Womens-Prenatal-Vitamins-Count/dp/B00CDKT3H6/</a>)</p> <p>I also take a calcium supplement with vitamin D - just a generic one I find at the grocery store. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatals#post-1890030 Mon, 06 Oct 2014 10:20:46 +0000 MapleMoose 1890030@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I take the Rainbow Light prenatals. They are vegan and don't have the coating that others have. I had a funky reaction to 2 other brands that were coated. </p>