Do prenatal vitamins help with nausea and vomiting?

Actually, some prenatal vitamins have Vitamin B6 which is known to help control nausea. But the heavy iron content in them can also trigger vomiting for some people. You can log your symptoms in a tracking app for a few days to see if the nausea peaks right after taking the tablet.

I used to get so stressed thinking the baby isn't getting nutrition because I kept throwing up my prenatal pills. Honestly, it's a scary feeling when you can't keep anything down. Just make sure you aren't getting dehydrated, and check with your doctor if you should temporarily switch to separate folate pills.

My wife was throwing up daily during her first trimester and her prenatal pill was making it worse. We spoke to her doc and changed the brand to one with less iron for a few weeks, and it helped. Maybe try changing the timing of the dose?

It really depends on the formulation of your specific prenatal supplement. While some ingredients like ginger extract or B6 soothe the stomach, the iron can do the opposite. It is best to consult your OB-GYN, as they can prescribe a different brand or add an anti-emetic if the vomiting is severe.