To do: Order and take prenatal vitamins

You’ve probably heard that you need to take prenatal vitamins every day while pregnant (and even postpartum). If you need further convincing, a quick Google search or this article will help. But if you do a quick peek on Amazon, there are tons to choose from - and to be honest, any prenatal is better than no prenatal. But how do you select the right prenatal for you? It depends on what you’re looking for, and you may need to try a few varieties to figure out what works best for you - some women have indigestion from prenatals on an empty stomach. Again, the most important thing is to take every day. To that end, I find that actually setting the vitamins aside in an organizer helps - put it in your kitchen so you take your vitamins while you’re eating. I’m also always on the lookout for chic pill cases for my purse - so if you happen to be a great vintage shopper, send links my way!

So, for prenatal recommendations - if you’re going to have a hard time taking them daily, and/or have a sensitive stomach, try gummies. They’re tasty and easy to get down.

If you’re looking for something with iron - which is important if you don’t get a lot of iron in your diet, but as always, connect with your doctor - try these from NatureMade. The capsule itself is easy enough to get down, and it’s a comprehensive multi-vitamin.

If a vegan formula is important to you, along with the look of your shelf, Ritual is the way to go. More expensive, but a fan favorite, and a completely traceable supply chain. 

Now order, and set a reminder in your phone, or put in that organizer, and stick with it!

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