I'm 12 weeks pregnant, and I stopped taking the vitamens about 3 weeks ago.
for some reason, i cant seem to keep a pill down.
i cant even look at them without wanting to gag.
even when i crush them up and mix them with a drink, it gives me the urge to throw up.
i dont know why im having this problem.
but ive heard of things like prenatal nutrition bars and stuff.
but ive never been able to find out where to get them.
sooo, anybody have any advice?

i dont know where your from but im from aus and seeing a really goog, high up the ranks OB and he said i dont need to take any vitamins. all he said was for the first 12 weeks take folic acid pills. i am 24 weeks and so far have had no problems what so ever.

your baby will take all the nutrients from you first , then if you need supplements your body will tell you.

I would consult with your Doc on that... but the pill is so important because it helps you where you can't help yourself. If you were able to everyday sit and eat all the amounts and countless vitamins that you and baby need everyday then you wouldn't need them. I feel they play a huge part in the pregnancy(before, during, and after) so I think that you should keep trying. Again, talk to your Doc and see what they have to offer you as an alternative. Good luck-

You can take the flinstones multi vitamin... and make sure to drink lots of milk...

Hi Sarah Jane,

Regarding your question, this is quite a useful article which may help with your question.

Prenatal Vitamin » Alternative ways to get prenatal vitamins

My wife used Aloe Vera Juice during her pregnancy, because it contains good stuff. Obviously it is important to buy a high quality Aloe Juice, one that isn't made from whole leaf as this may cause you a problem.

Regards

I'm from Aus too, and have been doing some reading
It important to take folic acid for the first 6-12 weeks, and down the track you may need iron suppliments, though your bowel changes so that it absorbs iron more easily so if your stores were ok to start with then as long as you try to eat some red meat a few times per week, many pregnant women dont need iron either.
Calcium is another important suppliment, but if you can stomach 4-6 serves of dairy/soy a day..yoghurt,cheese,milk. Then you can get away without suppliments as well. If you can't stomach the dairy foods then maybe talk to your pharmacist about calcium suppliements...they are not as big or nasty tasting as the full mutivitamins. You can even get disolvable ones.

I am 12 weeks too and like you for some reason the last week or so suddenly can't stomach the vitamin pills I was taking any longer. The thought of swallowing one of them makes me gag...which is weird as my morning (all day)sickness is actually easing. I spoke to my Obs and did some online reading, and was advised not to worry too much, just to try and eat a wide variety of foods and to keep my appointments (as if I wouldn't) and they will monitor my iron levels as things progress.
If you are really worried about your diet, and feel you need some suppliments, talk to your pharmacist. You may be able to tolerate some children's vitamins (though these often do no have iron) or they may be able to suggest a disolvable form. Don't just choose off the shelf as preparations with high levels of Vitamin A in particular can cause birth defects. So check with a pharmacist or your Obs.