Pregnancy vitamins

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ljm38 · 30/09/2021 20:07

Hi all,

I am currently 8+2 and I'm coming to the end of my pregacare conception tablets. I was advised to carry on taking these until they run out and then move on to vitamins for pregnancy. Can anyone recommend a good brand? I've heard a few make you feel sicky!

Thanks in advance

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sarah13xx · 30/09/2021 20:20

Pregnacare max ones I took after my pregnacare conception ones finished. I had tried the seven seas ones and found they gave me a sore stomach. I took them just before bed and was totally fine. My baby is 2 months old and I’ve noticed my hair is really thick and hasn’t fell out at all like people say it sometimes does. I felt amazing the whole way through my pregnancy and I actually think I was probably getting better nutrients and vitamins while pregnant than I ever normally do so my body loved it 😂

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ljm38 · 30/09/2021 20:58

@sarah13xx

Thanks a lot. These are the ones I've actually been looking at.

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AllSinging · 01/10/2021 08:57

Once I finished my pregnecare pack (at around 17 weeks), I switched onto the folic acid and vit D ones that you can get from boots (little grey tub). My midwife actually suggested it as the pregnecare can be pricey

Lou8788 · 13/10/2021 11:01

Here in NZ TTC or pregnant women are recommended to take a minimum of 800mg of folic acid a day, and the only one that has that amount in it is Elevit so I've been taking that. What's the recommended dose in the UK?Honestly I think any of them are fine, and you can always top up with a booster tablet of folic if you need to.

MGee123 · 13/10/2021 11:06

You only need folic acid and vitamin d which you can buy in any pharmacy. If you want a multi vitamin just buy a pregnancy safe one from a supermarket or pharmacy own brand - pregnacare is a waste of money!

Lou8788 · 13/10/2021 11:19

Iodine is important as well 😊

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