I am using prenatal vitamins while TTC.

I was wondering how many of you do the same.

When I had my molar pregnancy I learned that even though there is no known cause or ways to prevent one thing that was constant was vitamin deficiency. So since I have already had one I'd like to be extra careful.

I was wondering what brand those of you who take them are using.

I was using a generic version of stuart prenatal. Now I am taking OneSource.

Does anyone know of a liquid or chewable prenatal vitamin?

Kia - I take the GNC prenatal and feed my dh the Megamen multivitamin. We both take fish oil supplements and vitamin C daily as well.

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Thanks Rac

What does the fish oil do for us?

Does Megamen promote healthy sperm? Any other tips for DH. I know about the OJ and I just learned that coffee is good for DH it jump starts the sperm to swim harder.

I believe the name of my prenatal is natachew. I hate swallowing, so my gyno prescribed it for me. Plus, I am anemic, so I think it has extra iron for me. It doesn't taste that bad.

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Kia - fish oil is full of omega 3's which are good for everyone to take. They are very heart healthy and the only way you can possibly get enough of them is if you eat a lot of fish (which isn't so good for you, especially when pg because of the mercury content) or if you put fresh ground flaxseed in your meals. I read that omega 3's area also good for the sperm. The Megamen is nothing more than a multivitamin formulated specifically for men. We also take another supplement called Arginmax. That is full of B vitamins, folic acid, antioxidantsL Argenine, ginko, ginsing... all things that are supposed to be good for sexual health.

Does your dh take a multi? If not, maybe you should get one for him. Also, if you do not eat fish I suggest that both of you take a fish oil supplement for the omega 3's.

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Thanks girlygirl

I have been looking for a chewable or a liquid because they are most likely to be fully absorbed.

Rac- I bought DH a multi vitamin months ago and the bottle is still sealed

will get the fish oil ASAP what is it called? Just get the bottle of Omega 3 fatty acid?

It will be double the benefit for me because I am acne prone and omega 3 helps control acne...I probably should have started it a long time ago

Kia - Just get a fish oil supplement. Make sure that it goes through the natural process of removing as much mercury as possible. Go to a health food store or an organic store. Also have your dh take it.

My prenatal is a two a day supplement. I take one in the am and one in the pm. That way, my body is using what is missing and not getting overloaded in one shot.

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Thanks rebecca so much for suggesting the fish oils

I got some and read up on it. I had no idea how important the Omega-3 & omega-6 fatty acids were.

i feel like my DH's mom when i make him take his in the morning...like chasing a kid down to take his cold medicine; and once in a while he leaves it around the house somewhere from holding it and not remembering to take it!

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I take a chewable that is called pre-care. It has a raspberry flavor to it and tastes fine.

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do all have to be prescribed?

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No I get mine from Walmart

Just check the label and make sure it has everyting you need.

The kind I got perscribed are $20 with my insurance. Until I actually conceive I am going to just keep getting the OTC ones.

Travelgirl, is your's prescription or OTC?

Is it just me, or do you guys get nauseated from your prenatals too?

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ang - I actually had to list instructions on the top of my dh's supplement bottles. How many to take when..... At least he remembers to take them now. It was a while before he got into the habit, though. Yes, kinda makes you feel like their mom!

GG - Sometimes, depending on which part of my cycle I am in, my prenatals make me queasy... usually during the 2ww part.

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I take pre-nates, extra folic acid (200mg) and I am also taking Juice plus which is equal to 17 servings of fruit, veggies and whole grains in 4 pills because there is no way I could eat all of the reccomended servings per day.
I also take a red-rice yeast to combat the high cholesterol that comes with PCOS

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GG~ no I don't get sick from prenatals but I do get sick from the omega3s if I don't eat.

mom~ what is Juice plus? Is it an actual juice or is it pills? Where do you get it?

I get mine from our Rite-Aid down the street. our pharmacist went over the label's from the RX my dr. wrote me and the over the counter pre-natal vitamins. The over the counter are just as good in some area's and even better in others. And they are cheaper for a larger amount. I am taking them now even tho we are in the TTC stage. I was also told that it is good to start them now because folic acid is very important. I have read some of the other post and I will definitely start making sure that my hubby starts taking them too...
thanks!

Where do you get the Juice Plus?? That sounds wonderful! I am a fan of Jamba Juice 4 servings per smoothie

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Where do you get Juice Plus???

Does the fish oil taste as lovely as it sounds?? Is there a fish oil pill

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