Problems with pregnacare???

[debsladybird]

Hi there all,

I just wanted to ask some advice. I was planning on buying Pregnacare mutli vits with folic acid as I had heard great reports about it.

I went onto another forum and quite afew women who took pregnacare vits said they had nausea and an upset stomach whilst taking them.

Has anyone else had these side effects?

xx

 

[LouiseB]

I think it's quite common for some people to have nausea when they start taking any vitamin supplements, you just have to find what brand works for you

 

[ippa]

I have been on pregnacare since finding out I was pregnant and I have had no sickness or anything so seem to be fine for me! I guess it may affect people in different ways!
XxX

 

[Momma`Kat]

Made me feel like cr*p, forced em down for the first 12 weeks then threw them away. Definately felt better when i wasnt taking them.

 

[Emmamb]

I never had any problem wiv them...I still take them when I'm feelin run down xxx

 

[Skysara]

I had the most awful stomach for a day, which put me off them, seeing midwife tomorrow as she was keen i take them but i dont know if i dare!

 

[debsladybird]

Thanks for the info ladies! Just wanted to check before I bought some! Its seems like its quite varied, some people having nausea and others not!!!

Think I might give them a go!

XXX

 

[jennilisanne]

Don't take two one day if you've forgotten the day before, and don't have it on an empty stomache - that'll make you feel a bit bleurgh!

 

[Skysara]

OK i tried them again and had the same result, a very quick rush to the loo!!

 

[charliebear]

ooh, I remember this clearly!
I felt ill whilst taking pregnacare (the tablets were huge too!) but I soon switched to sanatogen (pre-natal/mother to be) and was fine.

 

[ippa]

Hmm well I thought I was fine on them, took one on an empty stomach this morning as was in a rush n threw up as soon as I got to work, not nice!
XxX

 

[bethx]

It does say on the packet to not take them on an empty stomach which could be why alot of people feel ill with them. I always take mine after Ive eaten my tea or if i forget before i get into bed, so I know theres always some food in me

 

[emma_85]

Hi there all,

I just wanted to ask some advice. I was planning on buying Pregnacare mutli vits with folic acid as I had heard great reports about it.

I went onto another forum and quite afew women who took pregnacare vits said they had nausea and an upset stomach whilst taking them.

Has anyone else had these side effects?

xx

You will find you get lots of contradicting views! My midwife and Dr both advised me not to take pregnacare or any other pregnancy supplements - merely telling me if I ate a healthy diet they would not be needed. They also said that if I was lacking in anything (vitamin wise) it would show in my bloods and free prescriptions provided. This has proven to be true for me. I was prescribed folic acid at the beginning, then a few weeks ago my iron was low, so was prescribed iron tablets.

I do think sometimes these supplements are a money making scheme! Like you, I want the very best for my baby and will easily be roped in to buying unnecessary products.

But that is just my opinion based on the advise I had! You can read reviews on pregnacare - google search should bring it up. They give advantages and disadvantages, may be worth a look

 

[Mrs_B]

I have taken pregnacare since finding out I was pg and have never had a problem. I always take them after my dinner. I have never paid full price for them and stock up at the asda baby event when they are £2 a box.

 

[flexilexi394]

im with emma_85 - i think they are all a scam and completely pointless, just eat a balanced diet and youll be fine without them! x

 

[nadine]

i took pregnacare threw out my pregnancy with my little boy n i sailed threw the hole 9 months, i had OH running to asdas to get me some more when i found out i was pregnant this time.

ive never felt ill, sick or anything, if anything they make me feel better as i av low iron anyway

 

[vixxie77]

I started taking pregnacare when we starting trying and have taken them ever since. They have never made me feel ill. Possibly these symptoms could be due to pregnancy???? I would rather take a supplement to make sure I am getting everything baby needs x x

 

[Skysara]

I asked the doc today and she said as my bloods looked fine then knock them on the head. Just to watch out for anaemia in which case Id just take iron.

 

[ippa]

Because I'm anemic I have to take iron tablets on top of the pregnacare!
I only took them on an empty stomach because I was in a rush and wouldn't have got a chance any other time, think I would rather miss a day then do that again lol
XxX

 

[misscrazycooki]

i never took them i got morrisons own brand folic acid and took that till 12 weeks and baby is growing fine x