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Just saw my wife's prenatal gummies on the counter - ingredients list sugar as the second thing after gelatin! 15g per serving?? That's insane for a 'health' product. We're paleo for a reason - why are supplements turning into candy? She says they're easier to take than pills, but at what cost? Anyone else bothered by this trend?

OMG Zack you're so right! It's not just the sugar - think about the packaging waste from all those individual gummy packs vs a simple glass bottle of pills. Plus, all those artificial colors and flavors? No thanks. I switched to whole food-based prenatal capsules years ago. The 'convenience' argument feels like marketing to me - we managed fine with pills for decades!

Hey friends! I get where you're coming from, but as someone who struggled with morning sickness through 2 pregnancies, gummies were a LIFESAVER. Couldn't keep pills down, but the gummies stayed. Yes, there's some sugar, but it's about getting nutrients in when you need them most! Maybe look for brands with less added sugar? There are better options now than a few years ago!

Ursula - morning sickness is legit, I get that. But Olivia's point about packaging hits home too. My wife's gummies come in plastic tubs inside cardboard boxes. So much waste! And Olivia - what brand of capsules do you use? Might suggest switching if we have another kid.

Zack - I use Garden of Life prenatal (the capsule version). They're certified organic and come in glass bottles! Ursula, I hear you on nausea - have you tried taking pills with ginger tea? That helped me. But honestly, if gummies work for you and baby's healthy, that's what matters. Just wish companies would make less sugary, more sustainable options!