Taking Fish Oil/EPO blend in first trimester? - Page 2

[lunarlady]

My MW reccomended I take fish oil during this pregnancy since I'm still BF my DD. She told me NOT to take EPO because I had a pretty fast labor last time (5 hours) and I've expressed the desire for a slower labor this time. But I might take a little starting around 34 weeks, just not the full dose. After all, I want slower, but not SLOW.

[is it puppies?]

I haven't looked into it any further, but did switch at 35 weeks to the Krill/EPO and if I do get my act together enough (not likely, been having internet issues for a few weeks) I will see about upping my dosage.

[LaydieBugs]

Evening Primrose affects hormones, which is why it's not advised until the very end of pregnancy.

Fish oils are a MUST for baby's brain and neuron development, among other things. The problem finding a good one are many, however:
-- Pregnant tummies are sensitive
-- Many are already rancid when on the shelf
-- Pregnant tummies are sensitive
-- Even if the oil itself is free of contaminates the capsule ingredients can be very bad
-- Pregnant tummies are sensitive

I used to take one that was reliably free of contaminates, but the capsules "may include pthalates" which could cause defects (specifically genital ones, in boys, and I'm having a boy) so while Daddy got to keep taking that brand until he was done with the bottle, I was told to quit.

I burped and vomited up a bunch of others, even though my morning sickness was pretty mild.

My naturopath put me on Nordic Naturals Pro-Omega (the Prenatal isn't necessary). The other tip was to put the capsules in the freezer, and take 2 before a meal. Then I almost never burped it back up. And when I did, since the oil wasn't rancid and had a lemon flavor, it didn't bother me.

[Gingercat]

Originally Posted by is it puppies?

I haven't looked into it any further, but did switch at 35 weeks to the Krill/EPO and if I do get my act together enough (not likely, been having internet issues for a few weeks) I will see about upping my dosage.

How many tablets do you take daily? I'm about to finish my regular Krill and I'm thinking of switching to the Krill/EPO (I'm 35 weeks) as I still have one unopened bottle of this.

I'm still not sure if I should use plain EPO vaginally, I have to do some research on the issue...

[is it puppies?]

Originally Posted by Gingercat

How many tablets do you take daily? I'm about to finish my regular Krill and I'm thinking of switching to the Krill/EPO (I'm 35 weeks) as I still have one unopened bottle of this.

I'm still not sure if I should use plain EPO vaginally, I have to do some research on the issue...

I am just taking the recommended dosage right now of 3 with the first meal. This week I hope to remember to talk to my MW about taking additional EPO but I don't really know if I'd do it or not. I don't think I'd use it vaginally unless I go past my due date and get desperate!