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Hi! and Prenatal Question

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piggy
LIF Zygote

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Hi! and Prenatal Question

Just wanted to say hi!! I'm new to TTC and DH and I are going to start TTC this August so just wanted to introduce myself. I wish everyone good luck!

Had a question about prenatals. I went to the doc who prescribed Natelle plus with DHA. I've been taking it for about 3 weeks and have been having such a hard time going to the bathroom!! I called the doc who told me to take the prenatal everyother day and gave me a perscription for 1mg of folic acid to take on the days I am not taking the prenatal but its not helping much.

Anyone else having the same problem? or have a suggestion on what to do. I've been trying to eat more fiber...but not working so well Chat Icon

Embarrassing Chat Icon but TIA!

Posted 4/22/09 7:48 PM
 
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momma2b
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Re: Hi! and Prenatal Question

hi,
i'm taking the same prenatal vitamin.
i increased my fiber intake and drink a ton of water. i also eat a few prunes or take metamucil if i need it.

if you're still having problems, ask you dr to prescribe a different prenatal w/ a stool softener in it.

some ladies on here have had success w/ the target prenatal with no stomach upset.

good luck!

Posted 4/22/09 8:36 PM
 

piggy
LIF Zygote

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Re: Hi! and Prenatal Question

Posted by momma2b

hi,
i'm taking the same prenatal vitamin.
i increased my fiber intake and drink a ton of water. i also eat a few prunes or take metamucil if i need it.

if you're still having problems, ask you dr to prescribe a different prenatal w/ a stool softener in it.

some ladies on here have had success w/ the target prenatal with no stomach upset.

good luck!



Thanks for responding. I'm going to start drinking more water. I know i could defintely use more fluids and I'll try the metamucil!

Posted 4/22/09 8:58 PM
 

happyrwe
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Re: Hi! and Prenatal Question

Yes, I had that problem in the beginning ..however once I had been on them for while it got better ... I am glad to hear mdr was not the only one whop started their patients on prenatals well befre they conceived.

Posted 4/22/09 10:10 PM
 

jennarose023
Jack's gonna be a big brother!

Member since 11/08

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Jenna

Re: Hi! and Prenatal Question

First off....welcome and good luck!!! Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon
Many women have those kind of side effects with prenats....if the every other day idea doesn't help maybe you can try another prenat?

Posted 4/23/09 7:56 AM
 

kms717
St Philomena Protect My Son

Member since 2/06

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Kelly

Re: Hi! and Prenatal Question

I would try another one. Also, my dr told me to take the 1mg of folic acid everyday. It's very important in early pregnancy for nervous system development.

Posted 4/23/09 8:55 PM
 

kspags
LIF Adult

Member since 6/08

1228 total posts

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Kelly

Re: Hi! and Prenatal Question

I had the same problem and mine have the stool softener. I started in January and couldn't deal with it, so I stopped taking them after about 30 days b/c I wasn't going to "officially" TTC til June or July. With that said, I just started taking them again last night and I will see how it goes. Someone said to take them at night instead, so I'm trying that. It also suggests to take 1 hour before eating or 2-3 hours after, but I'm not too strict with that b/c it also says if it upsets your stomach that you can take it with a small meal. Who knows?!?! I'm new to this too Chat Icon I like the every other day idea though if I still have the same reaction. Good luck!!

Posted 4/23/09 9:24 PM
 

RobinG
LIF Adolescent

Member since 1/08

595 total posts

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Robin

Re: Hi! and Prenatal Question

I also see a gastroenterologist, and she has me taking Miralax to help in that dept. SHe said it is completely safe if you get PG to keep taking it.

Posted 4/24/09 4:13 PM
 

piggy
LIF Zygote

Member since 4/09

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Re: Hi! and Prenatal Question

thanks for all the posts. Since it had been a full week of not going to the bathroom i figured something had to be done. I went to CVS and bought Metamucil and took 2 doses of that (one at night one in the morning) and it worked. So we'll see how things go now.

Just as an fyi I do take the prenatals at night and i take them every other day. I switch off w/ a 1 mg tablet of folic acid.

If I start having problems again I'll start taking the metamucil again.

TIA to everyone!

Posted 4/25/09 7:07 PM
 
 

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