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bettybcafe
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Prenatal vitamins w/o DHA.
So I just realized that the OTC vitamins Ive been taking for about 8mths now does not have DHA. Is that bad? Should I switch? If so, is it possible to just buy DHA separately?
Message edited 5/22/2011 10:07:26 PM.
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Bella311
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Re: Prenatal vitamins w/o DHA.
I was taking mine w/o DHA for a long while (prob about half this preg), you can by a DHA supplement OTC either Expecta or Target Up&Up brand makes one that's the same ingredients... I wouldn't worry too much you can get DHA from many foods, its just a reassurement that you're getting "enough"
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| Posted 5/22/11 10:05 PM |
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memi7206
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Re: Prenatal vitamins w/o DHA.
I wouldnt worry, DHA is an added bonus, but its not going to "make or break" the health or well being of your baby. Its a fairly new addition too, wasnt even around, or at least as widely used back in 2007 when I was PG with Eddie, and IMO, hes brilliant, LOL! Id ask your OB, but you definitely havent damaged your child by NOT having DHA.
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| Posted 5/22/11 10:05 PM |
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MRSC090609
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Vanessa
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Re: Prenatal vitamins w/o DHA.
My prenatals do not have DHA either. My doc recommended that I take an additional DHA vitamin b/c it aids in the baby's brain development. I take the Rainbow Light DHA , which I like b/c it has no fishy aftertaste that I heard some DHA's have.
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| Posted 5/22/11 10:24 PM |
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MrsKR88
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Re: Prenatal vitamins w/o DHA.
i would buy the dha separately.
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| Posted 5/22/11 10:32 PM |
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bettybcafe
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Re: Prenatal vitamins w/o DHA.
Thanks ladies 
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| Posted 5/22/11 10:45 PM |
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wingsofsong
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Re: Prenatal vitamins w/o DHA.
I would ask your doctor about it before you decide. Neither of my doctors (I went to a different practice for my last pregnancy) ever mentioned DHA to me. Both practices only talked about folic acid being the key thing to look for. I never took DHA.
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| Posted 5/22/11 10:50 PM |
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bettybcafe
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Re: Prenatal vitamins w/o DHA.
Posted by wingsofsong
I would ask your doctor about it before you decide. Neither of my doctors (I went to a different practice for my last pregnancy) ever mentioned DHA to me. Both practices only talked about folic acid being the key thing to look for. I never took DHA.
You're right. I will mention this at my first appt.
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