my prenatal vitamins make me throw up... help!!

Crystal - posted on 11/19/2012

I can't take the prenatal vitamins either and I couldn't with my my first child either I just took the folic acid and my son was 9lbs 3oz. I don't think that it is really anything to worry about unless the doctor finds something unusual with the ultrasounds or blood work.

Kira - posted on 11/06/2012

I had the same problem when i was pregnant with my youngest i was 92.5 when i got pregnant w her and only gained 7 lbs with her bc i couldnt keep anything down so i was afraid shebwas gonna have to stay in the hospital and the dr told me the day before i went in to have her that she was gonna barely be 5 lbs... well she came out weighing 7 lbs 8.5 oz and was 19 inches long... ur baby will get the vitamins and nutrients from ur body if it needs... alot of people dont realize how much a baby takes so much out of ur body...

Tiffany - posted on 12/02/2009

take them at night just before you get in bed and make sure your stomach is not empty

Stephanie - posted on 12/02/2009

Mine made me throw up all the time! My doctor said to take the flinstone vitamines. When I went to the store I found Princess Gummi vitamins that have everything including the DHA, that the prenatals have. I cleared it with my doc, and they work great!

Nachole - posted on 12/02/2009

I take 2 flinstone gummy vitamins a day.My doc said they are fine and easier on your tummy.And its also easier cz me and the boys take the same vitamins lol.

Lisa - posted on 12/01/2009

I had a problem taking the prenatals that included the DHA with it. I did much better with cheap walmart brands. Just a thought not sure which ones your taking.

Ashley - posted on 12/01/2009

I was having the same problem and a family member told me to take them every second day so i talked to my doctor about it and he said that it was a good idea to try where as i needed the vitamins to stay in my system so talk to your doctor about that and see what he recomends for you and i wouldnt worry unless the nurses and/or your doctor tell you that the baby is going to have problems.. best of luck

Adriana - posted on 11/30/2009

OMG I am not the only one.......those pills make me sooo sick

MELANIE - posted on 11/29/2009

I HEARD YOU COULD TRY TAKING THEM BEFORE BED BUT THAT DIDN'T WORK FOR ME SO MY DOC TOLD ME 2 FLINSTONES WERE JUST AS GOOD.

Justine - posted on 11/29/2009

I would throw up my prenatal vitamins right after I took them, my doctor suggested that I stop taking those and start taking Flintstones Chewable Gummies. I havent thrown up since and you get the same needs from those just as you would from the prenatal vitamins!

Rihipeka - posted on 11/26/2009

I knew a mum once that crushed hers and stirred it into her food.

Libby - posted on 11/25/2009

I wouldnt worry too much. It took me a while to find one that didn't make me nauseas. The best thing to do eat a sandwich or something right before you take it, and something right after to make it so your stomach isn't empty while you digest the pill. The best kind of prenatal for uneasy stomaches would be "Gesticare" or "Expecta"
Hope you find one that works.

Katriba - posted on 11/24/2009

A friend of mine told me that the flintstone vitamins are a good alternative, (believe it or not) because she cannot take the prenatal vitamins either.

Jessica - posted on 11/24/2009

I had the same problem. You can take flinstones vitamins instead. Thats what my doctor told me.

Nikkita - posted on 11/22/2009

That happened to my friend. Her doctor told her to take 2 kids' vitamins a day...the chewable kind, and that's the only thing that helped her.

Nicole - posted on 11/22/2009

Take them before you go to bed, instead of in the morning. That is the only way I can keep them down.

CRYSTAL - posted on 11/22/2009

try the chewable ones...they aren't as bad and they settled better with my stomach

Crystal - posted on 11/22/2009

i would let ur dr know but i was the same way. my dr actually told me to take 1 Flintstones vitamin a day along w/ a folic acid supplement and if u need to take vitamin B6, 35mg a day will help w nausea as well. :-) hope that helps!

Jessica - posted on 11/22/2009

Try taking folic acid instead of the prenatal vitamins thats what my doc recommended!

Brooke - posted on 11/22/2009

Dont worry, the baby will take any vitamins that it needs from your food. 3lbs 10oz already is a really good healthy weight, so dont worry hun, you're baby is doing just fine. The only thing that usually happens with this is that YOU may feel tired, because the baby will take the vits and leave you without! I cant keep them down either, so try not to worry. If you feel tired, eat things with extra iron in them i.e. spinach etc.

Candice - posted on 11/22/2009

have you tried taking them at night before you go to bed? thats what i have to do, cuz mine make my stomach uber upset. i take them at night, and then go to sleep, so the nasuea doesnt bother me as badly.

Charlotte - posted on 11/22/2009

I take them right before bed too! They don't bug me in the least that way, but in the beginning I took them right after breakfast and used to vomit 10 minutes later! Before bed is easiest!

Kristol - posted on 11/21/2009

Take with a snack right before you go to bed.

Kimberly - posted on 11/21/2009

they were the only thing that made me sick with my 1st 2 pregnancies and my doc had me take kids chewable vitamins my friends doc told her the same.

Lisa - posted on 11/21/2009

I have taken 2 flinstones a day plus a folic acid with this pregnancy and with my first son. When my two year old was born he was 8lbs 8.6 oz and is still a healthy, strong, and growing boy! With this pregnancy I was sick for the first 4.5 months and found the time of day where I felt best and took my pills then.

Jill - posted on 11/21/2009

I had a friend that her dr told her to take flinstone vitamins she had a healthy 8lbs baby boy. I was haveing the same problem took vitamins before i went to sleep still would get sick I found some at CVS called Rainbow Light Just Once Naturals love them can take them anytime of day and never get sick. Good Luck !!!

Sara - posted on 11/21/2009

I had a problem with mine at first too. I found that if I drank a small glass of skim milk and took my prenatals with that and right before bed, they go down easier and I don;t have as much of an issue keeping them down.

Jessica - posted on 11/21/2009

have you tried flinstone vitamins? thats what ive taken all throughout my pregnancy & i am 34wks pregnant. i had read its ok to take flinstones in a magazine i think so i questioned my doctor, he said it was fine.

Amber - posted on 11/20/2009

You can replace prenatal vitamins with flintstone vitamins, believe me they are much better, I had the same problem. Good Luck!!

Kelsey - posted on 11/20/2009

I had the same porblem, my doc told me to take flinstone vitimans. Hope it helps!

Stacy - posted on 11/20/2009

I couldn't take mine either and every time I try I feel awful. I've stopped taking them and both baby and I are doing fine. I asked my husband's niece about it and she said she couldn't stand them either so she didn't take them. She has two very healthy and active children.

Gladelia - posted on 11/20/2009

some friends told me that the flintstones vitamins for kids work just as great but i use the vitamins the dr gave me...i guess there is no need 2 worry since ur dr says he is fine...good luck!

Bridget - posted on 11/19/2009

I had the same problem, my doc told me to take 2 Flintstone Gummy vitamins a day but those still made me sick. He finally prescribed me some called Prima Care One, they have a gel like coating & taste and smell like vanilla. I was able to hold those down if I took them later in the day (like after lunch or supper). Make sure your stomach is full. If that doesn't work try drinking Boost or Ensure shakes.

Harli - posted on 11/19/2009

I dont think you have anything to worry about. i have acid reflex and all the Iron from the prenatal vitamins also made me sick, I haven't taken them since I was two months pregnant. But if your really concerned my doctor told me to try cutting them in half. I never did but it's worth a try.

Dawn - posted on 11/19/2009

I have a friend that couldn't take hers either so her doctor had her take the childrens chewables. I also work in a pharmacy and see that often.

Yvette - posted on 11/19/2009

Those prenatals are nasty. I found that children's chewables have the same ingredients and if you take 2 you get the same amounts and extra folic acid. My Ob told me that it's a good trade off and he's happy that I've found a way to keep what I need down.

Kayla - posted on 11/19/2009

I had morning sickness for the first 5 months and anything i tried to eat or drink would came up straight away and my doctor said if you cant keep them down, dont stress or make yourself take them, ill just keep yourself sick. i didnt end up taking any prenatal vitamins and i had an ultrasounds at 35 weeks and bubz was already 6 1/2 pounds.
I'm now 38 weeks and i had another check up and baby is doing great and i never took them, I wouldnt worry to much about it and plus your pregnancy is almost finished as well.Good luck with everything

Celeste - posted on 11/19/2009

TAKE THEM WITH A SMALL SNACK AND SOME WATER, ALSO TRY TAKING THEM LATER DURING THE DAY IT MIGHT HELP! GIRL I GET HEARTBURN BAD FROM MY VITAMINS (IM 33 WEEKS) I ASKED MY DOC TO CHANGE THEM, HE DID, AND I STILL GET HEARTBURN FROM THEM! IT MESSES WITH MY APPETITE, I TOO AM A LIL WORRIED ABOUT MY SON (FIRST) BEING BORN UNDER WEIGHT!! GOOD LUCK!

Shauna - posted on 11/19/2009

I had the same problem and I found that taking my vitamins right before bed helped.