I don’t know about you, but when I first found out I was pregnant so much was running through my head! As if I didn’t already have enough to think about, I instantly started thinking gender, names, birth plan, etc. etc. My first doctors appointment was pretty extensive and still to this day I remember leaving with strict rules to take a prenatal vitamin daily.
Throughout my pregnancy I was on a prescription prenatal vitamin. I took them like clock-ward daily but I can see how they could be easily forgotten with new found “mommy brain”. In addition to prescription prenatals, they make all different types of prenatals that you can buy over-the-counter. I honestly had no idea! Unfortunately, no matter which brand you choose, all prenatals are typically large and hard to swallow. If you don’t get them down right away they start to dissolve leaving a nasty taste in your mouth. A big turn off but you keep on keeping on for the well being of the little bean inside you!
The good news is, there is hope for all the mama’s out there who despise choking down horse pills. Bellybar is an amazing company that is raising the bar on prenatal vitamins. Bellybar was started by two women looking for a way to get the proper amount of vitamins, minerals and DHA before, during and after pregnancy without having to take horse pills. Bellybar originated with a nutrition bar then they added chewable prenatal vitamins in the mix. They have quickly evolved into even more including chocolate vitamins and DHA soft chews.
There is the misconception that prenatal vitamins are exclusive to pregnancy. However, prenatal vitamins are essential before and after pregnancy as well. Bellybar recently sent me a nice sample package of each one of their products. The package included:
- Prenatal + DHA Chocolate Vitamins: Each box contains two bottles. One with 30 prenatal multivitamin chocolate balls and one with 30 vegetarian DHA chocolate balls. There are fortified real bites of chocolate in each ball. Each has a distinctive taste, with the DHA chocolate ball being my favorite between the two. A box of two bottles retails for $24.99
- One of each flavor Bellybar Boost Nutritional Bars: Each bar has a catchy title including Baby Needs Chocolate and Lemony Lovey. My favorite flavor was S’more to Love. A 5 count box retails for $11.99
- New Bellybar 100mg DHA Soft Chews Valencia Orange: each chew provides 100mg of DHA, a critical nutrient during pregnancy and nursing. Two chews a day provide the recommended daily amount of DHA for you and your baby. A 30 count box retails for $14.99
- Chewable Prenatal Vitamins: These vitamins are a great alternative to swallowing large horse pills. They have a nice mixed fruit flavor. Just two wafers a day will provide you the daily recommended amount. Each box retails for $14.99.
Bellybar is OB/GYN recommended and is good for you and baby making it good for you, times two! If you are passionate about getting the proper nutrition before, during and after pregnancy but are looking for an alternative to horse pills, I highly recommend Bellybar!
