https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 06 May 2026 21:28:08 +0000 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 21:24:11 +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=41670 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41670&PID=5790111&title=elevit-or-other-prenatal-vits#5790111 Author: CJsays
Subject: 41670
Posted: 26 March 2012 at 9:24pm

I didnt take anything after 4 months, i started with folic acid, then shifted to Elevit after 3 months but the pills were too big and i was too nauseous, i was 33 when i had E. Just do what you are comfortable with after, so long as you have a fairly good diet you should be fine after the 3 month mark - i am sure the mcdonalds cheeseburgers for afternoon tea helped me! ]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2012 21:24:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41670&PID=5790111&title=elevit-or-other-prenatal-vits#5790111 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41670&PID=5789647&title=elevit-or-other-prenatal-vits#5789647 Author: koromiko
Subject: 41670
Posted: 24 March 2012 at 1:41pm

I'm taking iron and iodine, both prescribed by midwife so only $3 each for 3 months worth. Midwives can prescribe some of the other nutrients too like calcium. ]]> Sat, 24 Mar 2012 13:41:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41670&PID=5789647&title=elevit-or-other-prenatal-vits#5789647 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41670&PID=5787881&title=elevit-or-other-prenatal-vits#5787881 Author: Candkids
Subject: 41670
Posted: 16 March 2012 at 9:49am

ive been taking blackmores pregnancy vitamin, my midwife also said not to take elevit as its not as good

with #2 i stopes taking it after 3mths tho as it was making me get a really upset tummy, this time ive been taking them at night time which seems to be ok]]> Fri, 16 Mar 2012 09:49:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41670&PID=5787881&title=elevit-or-other-prenatal-vits#5787881 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41670&PID=5787085&title=elevit-or-other-prenatal-vits#5787085 Author: ArielAngel
Subject: 41670
Posted: 13 March 2012 at 8:15am

I kept taking Elevit right through until not long after DD was born - my iron levels took a serious hit and without the Elevit I would have been having to take an iron supplement anyway.

I did only take it every second day though (because it is so expensive), and in the first three months of pregnancy on the day I didn't take Elevit I took a folic acid supplement. ]]> Tue, 13 Mar 2012 08:15:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41670&PID=5787085&title=elevit-or-other-prenatal-vits#5787085 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41670&PID=5786871&title=elevit-or-other-prenatal-vits#5786871 Author: Alexisj15
Subject: 41670
Posted: 12 March 2012 at 10:48am

Im almost 31 weeks and took centrum everyday until I found out I was pregnant and have been taking Elevit ever since. I also took Folic Acid in the first 3 months and take Iodine every day. They suggest taking Elevit while breastfeeding aswell so its gotta be good for you.]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:48:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41670&PID=5786871&title=elevit-or-other-prenatal-vits#5786871 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41670&PID=5786281&title=elevit-or-other-prenatal-vits#5786281 Author: LuckyRed
Subject: 41670
Posted: 09 March 2012 at 2:36pm

I have been taking Blackmores Preg Gold and now swapped to Elevit for the remainder of my pregnancy. I figured it can't hurt!]]> Fri, 09 Mar 2012 14:36:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41670&PID=5786281&title=elevit-or-other-prenatal-vits#5786281 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41670&PID=5786187&title=elevit-or-other-prenatal-vits#5786187 Author: minipig
Subject: 41670
Posted: 09 March 2012 at 9:16am

I've been taking the blackmores preg and breastfeeding gold too.
Though I haven't for the last couple of weeks as I've been waiting to see it on special!
I'm also now on iron and probiotics, though need to get more probiotics too.
Stupid expensive suppliments! ]]> Fri, 09 Mar 2012 09:16:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41670&PID=5786187&title=elevit-or-other-prenatal-vits#5786187 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41670&PID=5786073&title=elevit-or-other-prenatal-vits#5786073 Author: Red
Subject: 41670
Posted: 08 March 2012 at 7:48pm

My midwife said Centrum is a good one to take. I don't take elevit, it is a rip!
]]> Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:48:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41670&PID=5786073&title=elevit-or-other-prenatal-vits#5786073 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41670&PID=5786061&title=elevit-or-other-prenatal-vits#5786061 Author: Kellz
Subject: 41670
Posted: 08 March 2012 at 7:29pm

I was planning to take ELevit this whole pregnancy, and maybe for a while after too because Im a busy mum of 2 , working partt-time too, and I get very sick when I get run down, so Im wanting to do what I can to keep healthy. Its soooo expensive tho. Was thinking of looking at a cheaper pregnancy multivit after the 3 month mark. ]]> Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:29:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41670&PID=5786061&title=elevit-or-other-prenatal-vits#5786061 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41670&PID=5785188&title=elevit-or-other-prenatal-vits#5785188 Author: Buntingsmum
Subject: 41670
Posted: 05 March 2012 at 1:22pm

I think it's recommended you take iodine for the entire pregnancy - assists with brain development.
Your midwife should check your iron levels as your pregnancy progress as it's common for it to go down as bubs takes it all.

Edited by Buntingsmum]]> Mon, 05 Mar 2012 13:22:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41670&PID=5785188&title=elevit-or-other-prenatal-vits#5785188 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41670&PID=5785184&title=elevit-or-other-prenatal-vits#5785184 Author: tigger,roo
Subject: 41670
Posted: 05 March 2012 at 12:55pm

i take blackmores preg gold throughout the preg - get them at supermarket, found elevit gave me constipation. also now takin iron tablets was taking iron melts until a week ago.]]> Mon, 05 Mar 2012 12:55:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41670&PID=5785184&title=elevit-or-other-prenatal-vits#5785184 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41670&PID=5784935&title=elevit-or-other-prenatal-vits#5784935 Author: BugTeeny
Subject: 41670
Posted: 04 March 2012 at 10:05am

Folic acid and iodine are the two biggies when it comes to prenatal supplements, so taking those for the first tri (and before pregnancy) are important.
Elevit is full of other bits and bobs that are good for you even when not pregnant, so it can't hurt to take them after the 12 week mark (just really pricey!).

A good diet is generally enough to keep you on an even keel, however (for me, anyway) an iron supplement is a good idea. ]]> Sun, 04 Mar 2012 10:05:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41670&PID=5784935&title=elevit-or-other-prenatal-vits#5784935 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41670&PID=5784927&title=elevit-or-other-prenatal-vits#5784927 Author: RRoseagh
Subject: 41670
Posted: 04 March 2012 at 9:21am

hi all and morning on this v. brisk windy morning.

Just wondering how many continue taking Elevit or prenatal vitamins after the 3mnth mark??

I'm an older mum (42) and this is not my first so I am thinking that it would be a good idea. They do say that you can stop the elevit after three months....

Have a good one.
R]]> Sun, 04 Mar 2012 09:21:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41670&PID=5784927&title=elevit-or-other-prenatal-vits#5784927