New and progesterone questions

[mousebandit]

Hi everyone! We just got a BFP this morning, and are SUPER thrilled! SO, I am very happy to join the April '10 club!

It's been quite a while since I've read all my pg and midwifery books, and I'm trying to remember the details on progesterone in 1st trimester. All my stuff is packed up in mini-storage, so I'm relying on internet right now for info!

I know that I want a progesterone supplement the first trimester (5 m/c and have had low prog. in previous pg), but I can't remember if there's controversy or issues with natural vs. the typical rx? I know that in general hormone replacement, lots of women are going with natural progesterones, but I didn't know if any of those were prescribed for 1st trimester pg.

Anyone taking progesterone or up to date on the details?
THANK YOU!

Tracey Mouse

[Multimomma]

(hugs) and congratulations!
Not in your DDC but had my baby in March of 09, after three miscarriages. I did the natural progesterone cream, as suggested by my dr. However, I didn't even start until 10 weeks (maybe?) and used through 20 weeks and then as needed to control contractions.

All of my miscarriages were 16 to 18 weeks though...

[rollergirl]

WELCOME! i don't know what to recommend, although when i was taking shatavari to help with O'ing, i remember reading about how one recommended use was through the 1st trimester to help prevent miscarriage. but i can't really give any advice on what is better or best

but HURRAY AND CONGRATS on your BFP!!!!

[Jlcampbellkidz]

Hi, just found out today I'm expecting #5. I've had 8 miscarriages over the last 6 year. Right before my last pregnancy in 2007 I had testing done and got some info on my need for extra progesterone. I called a good midwife friend this morning and since I want a more natural vs. medical approach this time she recomended this site for natural progesterone cream. I ordered today and it should be here tomorrow or Thurs.
just google, AIM Renewed Balance Progesterone Cream.

Best Wishes, and hope this helps

[mousebandit]

Thanks everyone. I got in to see the regular doc, and got a prescription for prometrium to get me through for now. First bloodwork came back and progesterone was way low, so I'm glad I'm doing something. As soon as I get a midwife up here, I'll see what she has to recommend, too. THank you for the responses!!