Best place to buy prenatals? | ExpatWoman.com
 

Best place to buy prenatals?

20
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 03 April 2011 - 21:16

Aside from the US? I am shocked by the prices here. Was going to buy Pregnacare, but then the pharmacist recommended another brand (forgot the name). I've also noticed that Puritan's Pride is highly recommended here.

If I buy either of the above, will I also need to get Omega 3 supplements? Which one would you recommend?

Also is there such a thing as prescribed prenatal vitamins here- are they any better? I'd prefer to go down this route especially if they'll be reimbursed through insurance, but am weighing the cost of a consultation just to get the prescription since I'm not yet pregnant (at least not to my knowledge ;)).

20
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 28 April 2011 - 20:33
How about mailing them? Is it possible/allowed?
29
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 04 April 2011 - 09:30
Anyone have any problems bringing prenatals from the states? I will be flying in this week and had just planned to bring my stash from here, but don't want to get stopped in customs for any reason!
195
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 04 April 2011 - 07:27
hey abl - i just had my 2nd baby here in dubai and for prenatal vitamins i would always take Womens One a Day Prenatal from the States. If I run out then I'd buy the Pregnacare and any additional supplemental that you'd need. To be honest here the drs are not very pushy for vitamins as long as you're taking your folic acid. So next time you're in walmart stock up on your vitamins, because thats what I do :) Best of Luck.
341
Posts
EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 04 April 2011 - 05:36
Most of the doctors prescribe Pregnacare, and it is only 36 dhs. The main vitamin before pregnancy is Folic Acid and pregnacare has the right amount, you don't really need anything else. You can also buy only folic acid (no pregnacare), and I think it is around 30 dhs. <em>edited by imolinar on 04/04/2011</em>
 
 

ON EXPATWOMAN TODAY