PreNatal Vitamin Q, High iron..

Hi everyone!

My Hubby & I are starting to think about having a baby!! Super exciting, but kinda nerve racking b/c you have to think everything out....  I got a script from my primary MD for a prenatal vitamins, it has 20mg Iron in it. I thought I would take half of it to start to see how I did then go from there, but it turns they are capsules so I can not split them. I see my OB/GYN at the end of the month. I am going to call my GI tom to discuss with him what I should take b/c the paperwork that came with the pill had some warning of caution.. what are your experiences with Prenatal vitamins? what did you take? How did you do with them? Thanks as always !!!

When I was pregnant and even still now for the breastfeeding I took the prenatal vitamin Materna, its found in all stores that sell vitamins and all, Walmart, any of those places. My friends took it and told me and I took it, I can't say I noticed anything one way or another, but my boy sure is a strong one now. For Materna you just take one a day, I always took it before bed, my friends said at first it made them sick, but I noticed nothing of that sorts myself

I've been on them for over 3 years with no problems. My daughter was perfect despite my limited diet, so that says something for them. We're trying for another baby, so with that and nursing seems like I'll be on them for a decade. :)

Oh, I also take DHA supplements. Now recommended.

I've never had an issue with vitamins (pre-natal or otherwise). However, my gi suggested that if I do, then to switch to Flintstones. I've also heard this advice given to other preggie's w/out bowel issues.