The hubs and I have 6 days until we plan on trying to concieve. I am now in a position to start taking pre-natal vitamins. My best friend brought me her extra samples of pre-natal vitamins and I am going to get started on them. Today, I am trying Gesticare DHA. Right off the bat, I don't like the fact that it is two separate pills that you have to take everyday, but that's why I am trying it first. I think it is least likely for me to like, we'll see.
Each DHA gelatin capsule contains:
As I try out new vitamins, I am going to try to pay attention to any side effects and what nutrients are included.
Fingers crossed that they don't upset my stomach too much. I don't have a sensitive stomach, but I have been warned that these meds/vitamins can cause some tummy upset and/or constipation.
Each tablet contains:
| Ingredient | Dose |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamin Mononitrate) | 3 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin Universal) | 3 mg |
| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine HCl) | 50 mg |
| Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) | 8 µg |
| Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) | 120 mg |
| Niacin (Niacinamide) | 20 mg |
| Folic acid | 1 mg |
| Iron (Ferrous Fumarate) | 27 mg |
| Calcium (Calcium Carbonate) | 200 mg |
| Vitamin D (Vitamin D3) | 410 IU |
| Vitamin E (Vitamin E Acetate) | 30 IU |
| Iodine (Potassium Iodide) | 150 µg |
| Zinc (Zinc Oxide) | 15 mg |
| Choline (Choline Bitartrate) | 55 mg |
Each DHA gelatin capsule contains:
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) 250 mg |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) Not more than 0.625 mg |
As I try out new vitamins, I am going to try to pay attention to any side effects and what nutrients are included.
Fingers crossed that they don't upset my stomach too much. I don't have a sensitive stomach, but I have been warned that these meds/vitamins can cause some tummy upset and/or constipation.
I had no idea you guys are going to start TTC! :-) I hope it is much easier for you guys than it's been for us! If you go to Southside United Health and Wellness Center in W-S, they'll give you free prenatal vitamins! I've been taking the Up and Up brand from Target for the last three months or so and they rock! Once a day. One pill. No constipation. No nothing. The ones they gave me at Southside are different, though. I'm not sure which brand, but they're provided by March of Dimes. :-) You get a 100 day supply and when you run out, you just take the bottle back to them and they refill it. :-) Plus, Southside is incredibly inexpensive. I don't have insurance and my OBGYN visit only cost $45, including the cost of the Pap Smear. With insurance, it's likely to be 100% free. The doctors are awesome! The nurses are super nice. :-) Just thought I'd mention it.
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