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Vitamin supplements - breastfeeding + TTC

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Woodlands · 15/06/2012 23:02

I can't decide what vitamin supplements I should be taking and wondered if anyone could help. Since my DS was born nearly two years ago (I am still breastfeeding) I have been taking a general multivitamin + iron - this covers my Vit D requirements etc (I also give DS Abidec vitamin syrup). However we are now planning to start TTCing again quite soon. I know I should be taking 400mcg of folic acid per day, but my multivits only contain 200mcg. They also state you should not take them if there is a possibility of becoming pregnant, I guess because they contain vitamin A.

My question really is whether there is a cheap multivitamin supplement which would supply me with at least vitamin D and 400mcg folic acid, preferably other vitamins too, but without containing vitamin A. Does such a thing exist? I am reluctant to start taking expensive Pregnacare supplements - they cost about £10-£15 per month which seems a lot.

Any advice welcome...

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mangomadness · 16/06/2012 04:28

Boots do some, also check offers at supermarkets online.
I've got 6 months worth of vits for the cost of 3, it doesn't feel like you're being robbed so much!
Good luck

Piemistress · 16/06/2012 13:51

Any of the supermarkets or boots, Superdrug etc do their own brand of pregnancy or conception vitamins and are often on 342.

Have a look on the conception board too and usually a bit of chat going on about vits

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