OHbaby! Forums : Pregnancy vitamins https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:23:27 +0000 Tue, 22 Jan 2008 09:27:33 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=13778 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Pregnancy vitamins : It&#039;s totally up to you KiwiKid....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13778&PID=283074&title=pregnancy-vitamins#283074 Author: Maya
Subject: 13778
Posted: 22 January 2008 at 9:27am

It's totally up to you KiwiKid. If it helps, I always took mine at night coz if I took them in the morning I couldn't keep them down.]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2008 09:27:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13778&PID=283074&title=pregnancy-vitamins#283074 <![CDATA[Pregnancy vitamins : I took Elevit for the first 13...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13778&PID=282926&title=pregnancy-vitamins#282926 Author: kiwikid
Subject: 13778
Posted: 21 January 2008 at 11:46pm

I took Elevit for the first 13 weeks but then this shocking gag relex kicked in and I havent taken it for the last two weeks or so. I think my eating is fairly balanced, probably not enough vegies but not tooooo bad, is it important I keep taking a preg vitamin all the way through? I have another box of 100 Elevit I was saving for when baby comes and I'm breastfeeding as that seemed like a time I'd need a boost. Do you think I should keep going with the vitamins???]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2008 23:46:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13778&PID=282926&title=pregnancy-vitamins#282926 <![CDATA[Pregnancy vitamins : I took folic acid and pregnancy...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13778&PID=282740&title=pregnancy-vitamins#282740 Author: yummymummy
Subject: 13778
Posted: 21 January 2008 at 8:48pm

I took folic acid and pregnancy vitamins while pregnant with Gina. This time I only took folic acid for the first 12 weeks.]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2008 20:48:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13778&PID=282740&title=pregnancy-vitamins#282740 <![CDATA[Pregnancy vitamins : I took just the folic with Maya,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13778&PID=282627&title=pregnancy-vitamins#282627 Author: Maya
Subject: 13778
Posted: 21 January 2008 at 7:30pm

I took just the folic with Maya, took folic + a preg vitamin with the gremlins, I started off taking Elevit on the OB's recommendation but aside from the folic it's pretty similar in composition to the cheaper brands and I was already taking folic so it wasn't worth the extra $$$. In the last few weeks of preg I also took Ferrograd coz my iron levels were a shocker,by the time you add in the antibiotics and the antiemetics I was really popping pills!
This time round have only taken the folic.]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2008 19:30:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13778&PID=282627&title=pregnancy-vitamins#282627 <![CDATA[Pregnancy vitamins : I started on folic acid .. then...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13778&PID=282562&title=pregnancy-vitamins#282562 Author: lilfatty
Subject: 13778
Posted: 21 January 2008 at 5:45pm

I started on folic acid .. then switched over to elevit at around 12 weeks ...

]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2008 17:45:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13778&PID=282562&title=pregnancy-vitamins#282562 <![CDATA[Pregnancy vitamins : I don&#039;t usually take vitamins...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13778&PID=282508&title=pregnancy-vitamins#282508 Author: LittleBug
Subject: 13778
Posted: 21 January 2008 at 4:06pm

I don't usually take vitamins as I usually have a really good varied diet... but when I got preg, I started taking the folic acid supplement... but then I got hyperemesis and I couldn't keep any fruit or veg down, so I was taking elevit for about the first 6 months. Now I only throw up once a day (ish) and can keep everything down, so I'm just taking iron tablets on top of that.


]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:06:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13778&PID=282508&title=pregnancy-vitamins#282508 <![CDATA[Pregnancy vitamins : I took folic acid for the first...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13778&PID=282355&title=pregnancy-vitamins#282355 Author: Glag2
Subject: 13778
Posted: 21 January 2008 at 2:05pm

I took folic acid for the first 13weeks and then went straight on to Pregnacare, a mutivitamin for pregnant women,its in the Thompsons range in the Chemists and it around $28, i guess for me it kinda reassurance that im getting everything including iron]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2008 14:05:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13778&PID=282355&title=pregnancy-vitamins#282355 <![CDATA[Pregnancy vitamins : I started out with Folic acid...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13778&PID=282194&title=pregnancy-vitamins#282194 Author: CuriousG
Subject: 13778
Posted: 21 January 2008 at 11:20am

I started out with Folic acid but later in my pregancy (about 25 weeks plus) I felt like my body needed more so I took Elevit at my pharamists recommendation. It was good - I only took it for the pregnancy and not afterwards, which you can do.]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2008 11:20:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13778&PID=282194&title=pregnancy-vitamins#282194 <![CDATA[Pregnancy vitamins : charly yeah mine has gone form...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13778&PID=282128&title=pregnancy-vitamins#282128 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 13778
Posted: 21 January 2008 at 10:25am

charly yeah mine has gone form 28 weeks 8 to 36 last week..and heamoglobin 117 -136 :)

fiona my doc wrote a script and the chemist said the stuff i took..apo something was cheaper and had more in it something like 800mg?and was a little little tablet which is great:)! every chemist has it here..i get mine(the apo) from life pharmacy for like 9$ for 3 months worth..ferrograd C more expenisve...like 19 a month for me.. ]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2008 10:25:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13778&PID=282128&title=pregnancy-vitamins#282128 <![CDATA[Pregnancy vitamins : FionaS wrote:I find it hard...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13778&PID=282098&title=pregnancy-vitamins#282098 Author: meow
Subject: 13778
Posted: 21 January 2008 at 9:56am

Originally posted by FionaS FionaS wrote:

I find it hard to find the 800mg plan folic acid in pharmacies.


I got them on prescription from my doctor. The doctors visits are free under maternity, and the prescription was cheap ]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2008 09:56:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13778&PID=282098&title=pregnancy-vitamins#282098 <![CDATA[Pregnancy vitamins : I took the 800mg folic acid for...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13778&PID=282065&title=pregnancy-vitamins#282065 Author: blondy
Subject: 13778
Posted: 21 January 2008 at 9:19am

I took the 800mg folic acid for 3 months while we were TTC (on prescription from doctor), then have been taking Elevit since. I like the idea that it is providing me with any other vitamins/minerals I am missing in my diet, although I have to say it has been extremely difficult to get down some mornings! It is quite expensive too, although there are often good deals on ferrit.]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2008 09:19:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13778&PID=282065&title=pregnancy-vitamins#282065 <![CDATA[Pregnancy vitamins : I find it hard to find the 800mg...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13778&PID=282060&title=pregnancy-vitamins#282060 Author: FionaS
Subject: 13778
Posted: 21 January 2008 at 9:14am

I find it hard to find the 800mg plan folic acid in pharmacies. ]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2008 09:14:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13778&PID=282060&title=pregnancy-vitamins#282060 <![CDATA[Pregnancy vitamins : I took Elevit first time around...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13778&PID=282029&title=pregnancy-vitamins#282029 Author: FionaS
Subject: 13778
Posted: 21 January 2008 at 8:31am

I took Elevit first time around as my fertility specialisst recommended it. I'm taking it for the first 12 or so weeks this time (partly because I can barely ever fine the plain folic acid in the right dose) and then change to a cheaper prenancy vit such as blackmores. Not really a vitamin person (other than sleep remedies and flaxoil or evening primrose). ]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2008 08:31:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13778&PID=282029&title=pregnancy-vitamins#282029 <![CDATA[Pregnancy vitamins : FerrogradC is the bomb! I had...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13778&PID=282015&title=pregnancy-vitamins#282015 Author: Snickerdoodle
Subject: 13778
Posted: 21 January 2008 at 7:55am

FerrogradC is the bomb!
I had a ferritin level of 5 at 24 weeks, it's now up to 16.
So if you're going to take any multi vitamins, I recommend that

And DEFINITELY folic acid until at least week 13.]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2008 07:55:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13778&PID=282015&title=pregnancy-vitamins#282015 <![CDATA[Pregnancy vitamins : my doc and mw said to take folic...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13778&PID=282013&title=pregnancy-vitamins#282013 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 13778
Posted: 21 January 2008 at 7:52am

my doc and mw said to take folic acid(3 months before convieving till end of week 13) .. but elevit if i wanted to..it made me sick:( 3rd tri have have been taking ferrograd C ...]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2008 07:52:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13778&PID=282013&title=pregnancy-vitamins#282013 <![CDATA[Pregnancy vitamins : BabyOnBoard wrote:My Doctor...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13778&PID=281941&title=pregnancy-vitamins#281941 Author: Kels
Subject: 13778
Posted: 20 January 2008 at 11:13pm

Originally posted by BabyOnBoard BabyOnBoard wrote:

My Doctor didn't give me folic acid and I even asked her for it. She said you only take it when ttc so I went a got some myself lol

That is terrible. Yes folic acid comes on script ans you are ideally to take it before ttc as well as up to 15wks that when you are out of the danger zone for malformation defects like spinabifida and scoliosis.

I took folic acid and vit c tabs and irons tabs.

]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2008 23:13:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13778&PID=281941&title=pregnancy-vitamins#281941 <![CDATA[Pregnancy vitamins : I hope not to many people! I&#039;m...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13778&PID=281907&title=pregnancy-vitamins#281907 Author: BabyOnBoard
Subject: 13778
Posted: 20 January 2008 at 10:22pm

I hope not to many people! I'm just glad I knew 'better']]> Sun, 20 Jan 2008 22:22:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13778&PID=281907&title=pregnancy-vitamins#281907 <![CDATA[Pregnancy vitamins : Argh, that&#039;s not right, I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13778&PID=281902&title=pregnancy-vitamins#281902 Author: meow
Subject: 13778
Posted: 20 January 2008 at 10:11pm

Argh, that's not right, I wonder how many people she told that to!
I think I got folic acid on prescription, it was a while ago now, can't remember ]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2008 22:11:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13778&PID=281902&title=pregnancy-vitamins#281902 <![CDATA[Pregnancy vitamins : My Doctor didn&#039;t give me...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13778&PID=281896&title=pregnancy-vitamins#281896 Author: BabyOnBoard
Subject: 13778
Posted: 20 January 2008 at 10:00pm

My Doctor didn't give me folic acid and I even asked her for it. She said you only take it when ttc so I went a got some myself lol ]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2008 22:00:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13778&PID=281896&title=pregnancy-vitamins#281896 <![CDATA[Pregnancy vitamins : I was just like you Kat and just...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13778&PID=281893&title=pregnancy-vitamins#281893 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 13778
Posted: 20 January 2008 at 9:53pm

I was just like you Kat and just took the basic Folic Acid and Iron tablets.

]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2008 21:53:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13778&PID=281893&title=pregnancy-vitamins#281893 <![CDATA[Pregnancy vitamins : I took elevit and a magnesium...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13778&PID=281888&title=pregnancy-vitamins#281888 Author: BabyOnBoard
Subject: 13778
Posted: 20 January 2008 at 9:49pm

I took elevit and a magnesium supplement whilst I was pregnant. Don't take anything now]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2008 21:49:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13778&PID=281888&title=pregnancy-vitamins#281888 <![CDATA[Pregnancy vitamins : I took Elevit as soon as I found...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13778&PID=281873&title=pregnancy-vitamins#281873 Author: Snickerdoodle
Subject: 13778
Posted: 20 January 2008 at 9:29pm

I took Elevit as soon as I found out I was pregnant.
I took basic folic acid for 18 months before I conceived.
The Elevit only lasted for 3 months as my iron levels were really low so I came off them to take an all iron supplement.
My GP said it was good to take Elevit, if I could afford it, but folic acid and a good diet are all you really need.
]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2008 21:29:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13778&PID=281873&title=pregnancy-vitamins#281873 <![CDATA[Pregnancy vitamins : Just curious, as I noticed in...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13778&PID=281870&title=pregnancy-vitamins#281870 Author: meow
Subject: 13778
Posted: 20 January 2008 at 9:24pm

Just curious, as I noticed in another post someone mentioning Elevit (pregnancy supplement). Do most pregnant women take this kind of vitamin now?

I just took basic folic acid when I was pregnant. My doctor said that was all I needed to take.

Also, for those of you taking/have taken this supplement, do you usually take vitamins? Or just while pregnant.

I have vitamin C when I have a cold/in the winter...that's it really ]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2008 21:24:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13778&PID=281870&title=pregnancy-vitamins#281870