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mrsgafforio
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Christine
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Question about pre-natal vitamins
We plan on TTC in January/February. I've been a slacker with going to the OBGYN and now the earliest appointment is Jan 10. Are there vitamins I can buy over the counter that are just as good? This may be a dumb question but I am clueless!!!!
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Posted 11/27/07 2:28 PM  |
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MrsMessina
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Re: Question about pre-natal vitamins
my RE had me get the prescription from him b/c of the amount of folic acid. TTC you have to have a certain level of folic acid in your system for at least a month before getting PG b/c it lessens the chance of certain birth defects. HTH!
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| Posted 11/27/07 2:34 PM |
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KellyDance
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Re: Question about pre-natal vitamins
A lot of people get the Target brand and seem to be fine with that! Why don't you call the OB and tell them your situation and ask if they would prescribe them to you!
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| Posted 11/27/07 2:37 PM |
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mrsgafforio
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Christine
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Re: Question about pre-natal vitamins
I'm actually seeing a new Dr.. I doubt she would prescribe something without seeing me first!!! I'm so mad at myself!!
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| Posted 11/27/07 2:39 PM |
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Carolyn
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Re: Question about pre-natal vitamins
Lots of women just take a multivitamin and Folic Acid. good luck
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| Posted 11/27/07 2:44 PM |
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Mkr09
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Re: Question about pre-natal vitamins
I took the Target Brand while TTC and actually went back to them since I've been pg since all of the samples the dr gave me to try made me very nauseous. My dr said it was fine.
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| Posted 11/27/07 2:48 PM |
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mrsgafforio
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Christine
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Re: Question about pre-natal vitamins
Thanks ladies!!
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| Posted 11/27/07 2:54 PM |
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dawnie
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Re: Question about pre-natal vitamins
GNC has OTC prenatals also.
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| Posted 11/27/07 2:58 PM |
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snowflake08
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Re: Question about pre-natal vitamins
my gyno actually recommends otc vitamins called "rainbow light"
NO side effects
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| Posted 11/27/07 3:37 PM |
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mrsgafforio
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Christine
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Re: Question about pre-natal vitamins
Thanks, I will def look into it!
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| Posted 11/27/07 5:04 PM |
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miracline
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kayanna
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Re: Question about pre-natal vitamins
you can take any over the counter prenatal vitamins and 400mcg of folic acid
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| Posted 11/27/07 6:11 PM |
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mrspetunia77
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Re: Question about pre-natal vitamins
my doctor only had me take folic acid before i actually got pregnant and that is OTC
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| Posted 11/27/07 6:33 PM |
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twinkletoes807
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Re: Question about pre-natal vitamins
Sure! The only downside is that OTC vitamins aren't covered on insurance but they are basically the same as the prescription ones. I take 'Rainbow Light' OTC prenatal vitamins. They are great except they are a bit big! I recommend them anyway! 
Edit: This is what the bottle looks like. I bought them at CVS and I think they were about $14 for 50 tablets. HTH
Message edited 11/27/2007 7:37:56 PM.
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| Posted 11/27/07 7:35 PM |
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snowflake08
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Re: Question about pre-natal vitamins
i take them too
love them!
no side effects
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| Posted 11/27/07 7:37 PM |
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twinkletoes807
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Re: Question about pre-natal vitamins
Posted by snowflake08
i take them too
love them!
no side effects
Me too!! Regular multi-vits always made me nauseous even before bed, but not these!
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| Posted 11/27/07 7:38 PM |
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mrsgafforio
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Re: Question about pre-natal vitamins
I'm def getting these!! Thank you!
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| Posted 11/27/07 7:55 PM |
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twinkletoes807
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Re: Question about pre-natal vitamins
Posted by mrsgafforio
I'm def getting these!! Thank you!
NP! Hope you love them too! 
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| Posted 11/27/07 8:10 PM |
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snowflake08
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Re: Question about pre-natal vitamins
Posted by twinkletoes807
Sure! The only downside is that OTC vitamins aren't covered on insurance but they are basically the same as the prescription ones. I take 'Rainbow Light' OTC prenatal vitamins. They are great except they are a bit big! I recommend them anyway!
Edit: This is what the bottle looks like. I bought them at CVS and I think they were about $14 for 50 tablets. HTH
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i got them online at vitacost.com - VERY cheap!!
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| Posted 11/27/07 9:22 PM |
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dancerandchef
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Charlotte & Michael
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Re: Question about pre-natal vitamins
Posted by KellyDance
A lot of people get the Target brand and seem to be fine with that! Why don't you call the OB and tell them your situation and ask if they would prescribe them to you!
I use the target brand. You can purchase them over the counter. We got married on September 29. Medical Insurance does not start for me until January 2008.
~dancer and chef~
charlotte and michael
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| Posted 11/28/07 9:02 AM |
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SerraMaMa
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Lauren
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Re: Question about pre-natal vitamins
I use a brand prescribed by my gyno,,,, called Prima Care One and I love them.... My hair and nails are so nice.
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| Posted 11/28/07 9:51 PM |
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mooshyboo
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Re: Question about pre-natal vitamins
I have a prescription from my dr but I am sure they are ~ I have heard of ladies on the TTC board using the rainbow light brand...
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