What is the smallest prenatal pill?

Prenate Pixie® – The Smallest Prenatal Vitamin for Every Stage of Pregnancy! Meet Prenate Pixie®, a smaller yet mighty once-daily softgel prenatal vitamin. Prenate Pixie® is sized and for preconception. Plus, it’s packed with robust nutrients to carry you and your baby through every step of pregnancy.

Are there any prenatal vitamins that are small?

Prenate Mini® is a small prenatal vitamin offered by the Prenate® Vitamin Family. Measuring only 0.5625 inch by 0.25 inch, it is around one-third the size of a penny. Its small size is designed to help expecting mothers stay the course when it comes to prenatal vitamin supplementation.

Why are prenatal vitamins so big?

Yes, prenatal vitamins may be large, but they’re packed with an abundance of nutrients that are essential for prenatal health. And it’s important to start taking them even before you get pregnant. Prenatal vitamins were introduced in the 1970s, when some supplement companies began to add folic acid to their vitamins.

How many mg is a prenatal?

Prenatal Multivitamins with Folic Acid 1.2 mg oral tablet: 1 or 2 tablets orally daily in divided doses.

What is in OB complete petite?

This medication is a multivitamin, mineral, and fatty acid product used to treat or prevent vitamin deficiency before, during, and after pregnancy. Vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids are important building blocks of the body and help keep you in good health. This combination product also contains iron and folic acid.

How can I make prenatal vitamins easier?

Many times, prenatal vitamins in pill-form have been known to cause upset stomach—particularly when there are several pills/tablets in one serving. Gummies and liquid supplements are effective and make taking prenatal vitamins easier.

What to do if I can’t swallow prenatal vitamins?

For pregnant women who have difficulty swallowing tablets, just take a prenatal supplement that has been halved or crushed. To facilitate the ingestion of the supplement, it is possible to mix it with food (pureed or liquid). There is no decrease in absorption associated with taking the supplement that way.

How do you swallow large prenatal pills?

Try the Lean Forward Method

  1. Place the prenatal vitamin on your tongue.
  2. Take a sip of water, but don’t swallow.
  3. Tilt your chin toward your chest.
  4. Swallow the pill and water while your head is bent.