Prenatals?

DukesMommy12 · #1 February 27th, 2010, 01:48 AM

Should I be taking them even when Im not prepairing to ovulate?

Because thats kind of expensive :/

IfI shouldn't how many days before my fertile period should I start taking them?

sweetgirl51305 · #2 February 27th, 2010, 04:46 AM

I'm not sure what you're "supposed" to do, but I started taking my folic acid a few days after I m/c and then I started taking my folic acid again a few days before I ovulated. Idk if it'll help, but I didn't do it last time and had a m/c, so. GL!

lex1078 · #3 February 27th, 2010, 05:20 AM

You can get pre-natals OTC and most are comparable to the prescription time. I got mine at CVS. There is 100 pills per bottle and at the time it was buy one get one free!! I love those deals. I think they were $10 per bottle, so it was well worth it to me. I always take an extra folic acid pill, but it's not required. I take mine every day. I try to never skip a day. If you do a google search on pre-natal vitamins you can find some that are inexpensive and around your price range. IMO, it's better to take them everyday so you constantly have the vitamins in your system. But if cost is an issue, then IMO, I would start taking them about 4-5 days before you O till about 3 days after and of course, everyday starting when you get your BFP.

Good Luck!!!

BeccaM · #4 February 27th, 2010, 05:23 AM

Im not sure when you are supposed to take them but my OB told me just to continue to take them even after my m/c. I just take a OTC cheap store brand and an extra folic acid.

Natalie_Snow · #5 February 27th, 2010, 06:11 AM

After m/c I decided to finish my bottle of Women's one a day Vitamins ( it says that it supports healthy reproductive system). and I take 800 mcg of Folic Acid every day too.

BigGrin · #6 February 27th, 2010, 07:28 AM

I second (third?) the cheapie OTC prenatals. That's what I've been taking for the folic acid and other vitamins.

mafiamom · #7 February 27th, 2010, 07:32 AM

my ob told me to keep taking them. she said after a m/c it is especially important to build back up what the baby took out.

plus folic acid isnt stored - you need to take it daily to be sure you have enough in your system at any one time.

believe you me - the vitamins will be the CHEAPEST part about having a baby

Isabelle · #8 February 27th, 2010, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by BeccaM

Im not sure when you are supposed to take them but my OB told me just to continue to take them even after my m/c. I just take a OTC cheap store brand and an extra folic acid.

Ditto. You and I are like peas in a pod

Kary♥RN · #9 February 27th, 2010, 08:26 AM

You want to take folic acid... any women in child bearing age should be on Folic Acid.... incase they get preggers. As for the Pre-nats... I also take the cheapy ones until I get my BFP.. then my Dr puts me on the prescription ones.. higher Folic acid and B's...

martilynne · #10 February 27th, 2010, 01:14 PM

I got a store brand bottle at a grocery store here and it was about $10 for a bottle of 240 so I take them every day.

KAB · #11 February 27th, 2010, 02:47 PM

My ob said to take prenatal's 3 months before even trying to conceive and then continue to take them through breastfeeding, that can be a very long time considering some people like myself try for years. I just take the OTC Target brand which is 90 pills for like five bucks, then after I conceive I get the prescription ones. From what I understand the prenatal is something you need your system to build up, that is why you should not discontinue taking them.

zkat · #12 February 27th, 2010, 03:15 PM

I took a break from the RX ones while not TTC, but now that we are TTC again I am taking the RX but I also have Celiac, which is cause malaborption issues.

BeccaM · #13 February 27th, 2010, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by lex1078

You can get pre-natals OTC and most are comparable to the prescription time. I got mine at CVS. There is 100 pills per bottle and at the time it was buy one get one free!! I love those deals.

I love those kinds of deals. I bought my extra folic acid at CVS this week. Got 2 bottles, they was buy one get one free. 250 pills per bottle and I paid $4. Im set for a year for my extra folic acid on $4.

KDD · #14 February 27th, 2010, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by KAB

My ob said to take prenatal's 3 months before even trying to conceive and then continue to take them through breastfeeding, that can be a very long time considering some people like myself try for years. I just take the OTC Target brand which is 90 pills for like five bucks, then after I conceive I get the prescription ones. From what I understand the prenatal is something you need your system to build up, that is why you should not discontinue taking them.

For the folic acid to able to prevent neural tube defects you need to be taking your pre-natals for at least 6 weeks prior to conception. I stocked up when my drugstore had their own brand on sale.

Kary♥RN · #15 February 28th, 2010, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by BeccaM

I love those kinds of deals. I bought my extra folic acid at CVS this week. Got 2 bottles, they was buy one get one free. 250 pills per bottle and I paid $4. Im set for a year for my extra folic acid on $4.

ME TOOO!!!!! I take extra Folic Acid to give me 4mg!!!! So this was a great deal... even went back and bough two more!!!