Pregnacare side effect?

I started taking pregnacare on Tuesday evening, after having just been taking Tesco own pregnancy support vitamins, and I’ve had a really weird sensation/ache in my stomach the past two days, I feel sorta bloated as if something just needs to pop inside me (weird way to describe it I know😂)
I realised today that you should take pregnacare after a meal, in which I hadn’t been, I’d been taking it in the morning, is it likely that it is that that’s been causing my stomach ache as I’ve been taking it on an empty stomach?

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I know so many people that had bad side effects from pregnacare, a lot of stomach aches and nausea.
I didn’t really take any tablets but if I did it was boots own and had no issues. I’d probably just switch back to the Tesco’s own if I were you x

I stopped taking pregnacare as it was making my HG worse! Just took sainsburys own pregnancy ones xxx

I had to stop taking pregnacare pretty early in my pregnancy, around 16 weeks as it made my heartburn and acid reflux uncontrollable and so painful, which then lead to me always feeling sick. There are other brands you can try instead, I know lots of mums who stopped taking pregnacare. I personally just focused on keeping a well rounded diet and stopped pregnancy vitamins completely and so far at 35 weeks all my bloods and levels have been perfect

A lot of people don't tolerate pregnacare very well. Explore others! Iv settled well on several seas

Pregnacare makes me dog sick!!!! I noticed when I stopped taking it too I didn’t get constipated and regular upset tummies too!

Pregnacare made me really sick

I was so bad on Pregnacare. Constantly sick, heart burn and reflux. I ended up taking Asdas own version after my sister recommended it, was so much better afterwards. Xx

Pregnacare has so many awful side effects and even caused liver issues for my sister so please please please stop taking it. Just vitamin D and folic acid is all you really need, plus a varied diet and plenty of hydration - that’s what baby really needs ❤️

What is it about pregnacare specifically that can cause these problems? I still take it (breastfeeding version as I'm dairy and egg free), don't have any of these issues but am wondering if I should be looking for an alternative based on comments?

I honestly couldn’t swallow pregnant without heaving, they’re so big 🤦‍♀️😅 I had to switch to boots own brand. After reading these comments, I’m glad I did!

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Anyone else up feeding their Bebe?

As above. Trying so hard to keep my eyes open

Oh my God, oh my God I hope this is not true!!!! I’m kind of scared

I’ve been throwing up and taking a shit all night!!! I just hope that it’s not what I think it is

Is this normal??

I’m 29 weeks pregnant and having really aching legs and they’re all lumpy and swollen. Above the knee and behind the knee . Should I be worried ? My legs have never looked like this up until a few days ago. ??

Anyone else experiencing this?

Gave birth (vagina) 5 days ago and yesterday morning and this morning getting lot of pain in my right bottom side and lower back

Induction experience

I just wanted to share my experience with being induced as I wasn’t sure what to expect and thought it may help others.

I opted for the foley balloon which was inserted at 8am Saturday morning, I had to stay in hospital due to hypertension and protein urine however usually you can just go home once this has been done. The insertion of the balloon was not painful, was slightly uncomfortable as there was slight pressure. I actually found having the cervix checked prior to be worse (again not painful at this point just uncomfortable) The balloon had little effect and after having it removed I was still only 1cm. Removal also was pain free and hardly even noticeable.

I then had my first dose of the gel and definitely noticed a difference, I started experiencing period like cramps almost immediately however they were light and manageable. After 6 hours I had another cervix check and although my cervix was soft it was still only 1cm and was only open at the front. I had another dose of the gel and felt an increase in pressure and more intense cramping where I now required pain relief (codeine). After another 6 hours I had another cervix check and I had now dilated to 2-3cm however was still quite difficult to get all the way through so a third gel was recommended which I agreed to.

Almost immediately I noticed the difference and was in considerable pain, I had paracetamol and codeine however the contractions had now become intense and a lot closer together (around 3 minutes apart). After a couple of hours I had my last cervix check and was 4cm and taken down to the Labour ward to have my waters broken and an epidural.

I had been in my room for approx 20minutes when my waters broke by themselves and I was now 10cm and actively pushing…. There was no time for the epidural and my beautiful girl arrived into the world within 2 minutes of pushing.

All in all I would say the cramps/contractions were manageable up until the third gel where it became pretty unbearable however it was for a very short time a gas and air helped take the edge off. The worst part about any of it was actually the later cervix checks where after stimulating the cervix my contractions were at their most painful.

If I had to be induced again I would skip the balloon and opt for the gels immediately as thy had a quicker effect and I would have been out a lot sooner if I had done this to begin with.

One more thing, I’ve never believed when people say “you forget the pain once they’re here” but I can honestly say this is true. It’s been 4 days and I would do it all again in a heartbeat.

Would you bring 9 week old to a family party of 35+ people?

These are also people who will want to pass the baby around and get a turn to hold him. He just got his 2 month shots two days ago