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Tips For Taking Prenatals

Tips if you're struggling with taking your prenatals:
Do...
  • Eat food rich in iron and folate
  • Find brands that are gentle on your stomach (some say on the bottle)
  • Talk with your midwife or obstetrician about what brands they recommend 

 Don't...
  • Don't use prenatal gummies long term without making sure you are not becoming anemic
  • Don't take your supplements on an empty stomach
  • Don't allow yourself to become hungry
  • Don't allow yourself to become dehydrated

Take...
  • Take a prescription for nausea if necessary
  • Take your prenatal at night before bed

Comments

  1. E C WilliamsDecember 1, 2014 at 9:07 PM

    Love your blog! Had a question - what's the benefit of taking the prenatal before bed?

    Thanks so much for all the info - your blog is a lifesaver!!

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    1. TaiApril 13, 2015 at 8:30 AM

      The benefits of taking a prenatal before bed is that it is suppose to help with feelings of nausea after taking them. The iron in prenatals can sometimes be a culprit for making women nauseated.

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    2. TaiApril 13, 2015 at 8:35 AM

      You're welcome. Thank you for commenting.

      Delete

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