Is iron necessary in a prenatal vitamin?

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Just wondering.. I’m not sure if that’s what’s making me sick but I think I’ve read somewhere before that iron can do that. I’m wondering if it’s ok to try to find a prenatal without iron in it. I can’t even stand taking my vitamins right now. I need to find one that works for me. 😫

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Make sure you arent taking them on an empty stomach. :)

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I do an iron supplement on top of my prenatal and it makes me so nauseous. But I had a really hard time with anemia. Make sure you can get away with it (doc can check blood levels) before dropping..nausea is much better than anemia!

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Don't lose the iron without talking to your OB first. It's very important for many people.

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For me the iron is necessary, bc I always have low iron. But for some women, iron in their diet may be enough. I would talk with your doc.

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My doctor wants me to stay on iron even tho my levels r good I think it just depends on the doctor

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Not if your levels are sufficient and you get enough through the foods you eat daily. (Meat and dark green veggies and nuts especially)
Iron causes me to be super constipated and it makes me feel sick too. My levels are normal as it is, so I chose a prenatal without iron. I’ll reassess later and see if I need it at another time.

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Everyone is different but I had been taking prenatals that didn’t have iron for a couple of months and noticed I was getting super light headed and dizzy to where I almost passed out everyday at work and after talking to my doctor I switched to a kind that had iron and within a few days I felt so much better and could actually last a work day without nearly passing out. I’m sure if I had a better diet it would have made a difference but I personally would pick one with iron just to make sure I have enough and baby does. 💕

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My SIL switched to a prenatal without iron due to getting sick in early pregnancy. This was on her docs recommendation. I’d check with your doctor!

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As long as your diet consists of iron rich foods, I think you’re okay. 
But if you’re ever symptomatic in relation to what could be a deficiency, then take iron. 
This is coming from someone who was so anemic that I had to have iron IV

Is iron necessary in a prenatal vitamin?

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