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Prenatal Vitamins Revisited...

Ariela

By Ariela
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Ariela Newbie
Ariela
Posted

Hi, I was diagnosed with celiac disease 7 weeks ago and have been gluten-free since then. My husband and I are planning to start trying to get pregnant some time soon, and I am now looking for gluten-free prenatal vitamins. I read on this forum that Nature Made Prenatals are gluten-free. However, I just went on their website and saw 'Modified Food Starch' in the list of ingredients. Does anyone have information on this? Thanks.

Ariela

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hez Enthusiast
hez
Posted

If I was a gambler (which I am not) I would guess that the starch is from corn. However, you really need to call the company to make sure.

Hez

tiffjake Enthusiast
tiffjake
Posted

I don't know if those are gluten-free or not, but I do know that GNC's are.

Guest cassidy
Guest cassidy
Posted

I take Perry hypoallergenic prenatal vitamins.

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My doctor said that capsules are better than pills and these seem to be complete, capsules and gluten-free.

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ylimaf Rookie
ylimaf
Posted

I tried the GNC prenatals and they kept giving me headaches. I am staying away from them for now until GNC can tell me how they are processed. Sometimes the surfaces are coated with flour to prevent sticking. :unsure:

powderprincess Rookie
powderprincess
Posted

I am a fan of Rainbow Light Just Once Prenatal One.

It says right on it that it contains no gluten (and other stuff I don't want). It has ginger in it to help tummies and does not make me burpy.

I picked up my first bottle per a random woman's recommendation in Whole Foods. I was staring at the plethora of bottles and she came by and grabbed that right away. I asked her about and tried it out. I am happy so far. AND. . have since found the same stuff at Target for a lot less bank.

Janine6877 Newbie
Janine6877
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Hi! I just found out that I'm pregnant (yay! after months of trying!), and the nurse wanted to give me a prescription for prenatal vitamins, but she didn't know which ones were gluten-free. She told me to stick with my multivitamins and add more folic acid, but I thought I would check if anyone knew a prescription prenatal brand that is gluten-free or if anyone has an opinion about prescription versus over-the-counter. It's sooo nice to know that others are facing the same issues! Thanks!

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happygirl Collaborator
happygirl
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in general, i recommend the kirkman vitamins.

congrats to you pregnant ladies---how exciting for you and your families! xoxo

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