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The first trimester “glow” can feel more like a no-go when morning sickness hits. Constant nausea and a sensitive gag reflex can make swallowing large prenatals feel nearly impossible.
If pills are turning your stomach, one workaround that comes up often in the What to Expect community is switching formats altogether. Needed’s Prenatal Multivitamin Powder is a go-to for parents who just can’t deal with capsules.
Instead of forcing something down, you mix a scoop into a drink and move on. Moms-to-be say the light vanilla flavor blends well into smoothies or even orange juice, which can make it feel a lot more manageable on days when everything feels off.
It still checks the nutritional boxes, with key vitamins to support baby’s development, plus vitamin B6 and B1, which are often recommended to help with nausea.
It’s not the cheapest option, and that does come up in community conversations. But for many, being able to actually take their prenatal consistently matters more, especially during the toughest weeks of the first trimester.
If your current prenatal is making you gag, this is one option people turn to instead. It’s currently 20% off with code HELLONEEDED, which makes it a bit easier to try if you’re considering a switch.
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