TTC supplements anyone????

[TayTaysMama]

Is anybody taking any supplements to help with conceiving??? Or done accupuncture or relexology?????

In the past year I have tried a supplement called B-fruitful. I have looked into taking several other things such as red clover, false unicorn, wild yam, and maca. There are so many herbs and stuff out there.

I did quite a bit of reflexology on myself for the past couple months. Some pressure point stuff. There just isn't much available in my tiny town so I haven't heard of any accupunturists with fertility experience.

I was just wondering what you guys have tried if anything.

[Chic_Mama]

I just started taking Fertility Blend again- I got it at GNC. I took it the month before I conceived my first son, so I figure it can't hurt to try! It says that it takes 3 months to see many results, but I am hoping it is jsut as effective as the first time around! It has a combination of a lot of the herbs that I didn't want to have to buy separately.

[Amydoula]

I'm taking a bunch of stuff. Honestly though I've always had incredibly normal cycles so I have no idea why I don't carry babies well. But I figure this stuff can't hurt.
1. prescription strength pre-natal vitamins everyday
2. B-complex 50mg everyday
3. high level probiotic everyday
4. first two weeks of my cycle 1000mg of Evening Primrose Oil
5. second two weeks of my cycle 1000mg Nordic Naturals Pre-natal fish oil

Both my husband and I also drink a raw veggie/fruit juice that I make at home 3 times a week. About 8oz everytime.

[JenMidwife]

I'm taking prenatals, 1 alfalfa tablets/ day & I think I'm going to start taking a baby aspirin daily while we're ttc through my first trimester. I haven't been diagnosed w/ any kind of clotting disorder (haven't had the bloodwork done) but I did have a problem w/ my placenta w/ my loss.

I kinda figure, as long as I stop the aspirin by the end of my first trimester it can't hurt, might help. What do you guys think?

[Amydoula]

I'm taking prenatals, 1 alfalfa tablets/ day & I think I'm going to start taking a baby asprin daily while we're ttc through my first trimester. I haven't been diagnosed w/ any kind of clotting disorder (haven't had the bloodwork done) but I did have a problem w/ my placenta w/ my loss.

I kinda figure, as long as I stop the asprin by the end of my first trimester it can't hurt, might help. What do you guys think?

I honestly haven't researched the aspirin thing at all but I do remember a thread on it in the regular ttc board awhile back.....the ladies sited some studies on how its not good for people who don't need it but from your situation it sounds like maybe you do. My mother has a really strong reaction to aspirin and gets stomach bleeding so she can't take it anymore. I don't risk it just in case I would be the same way. (she was on a baby aspirin a day for her heart).

[fruitful womb]

Have you heard of Ovulex (for women) or Amberoz (for men)?

Haven't used it but have heard of it.

[perl]

Doing the Vitex thing here. Used it to conceive DS and also to conceive the pg that ended in m/c at the end of March.

It sure tastes nasty but it's got a good track record (for me, at least)!

[BlissfullyLoving]

I am doing prenatals, probiotics, fish oil, and vitex, which I muscle tested for. If I am not pregnant by the end of this month I am going to see an nd.

[midnightmommy]

I'm also taking Vitex. I started last cycle, and got pregnant. I lost it at five weeks, but it was enough to convince me to keep taking it. It can't be a coincidence that I got pregnant after trying for eight months. I O was so strong that I just knew I was going to get pregnant.

[Olerica]

I'm taking Vitex (capsule form), Maca and Rainbow Light prenatals. I also take fish oil, but that's just for general health, as is the vit D I take.

I hear that Vit B-6 can help alieviate morning sickness, but you have to have your stores already filled up before you get pregnant so I take that too (no, I don't know where I read that).

The MOMENT I find out I'm pregnant, I'll discontinue the vitex as I understand it's not good for pregnancy.

I wish there were more answers out there and that medicine was more of a science than an art (let's be honest, we're all a little bit different from each other). Or that someone could just take a look at you and know what was wrong and how to fix it.

[Amydoula]

I hear that Vit B-6 can help alieviate morning sickness, but you have to have your stores already filled up before you get pregnant so I take that too (no, I don't know where I read that).

The MOMENT I find out I'm pregnant, I'll discontinue the vitex as I understand it's not good for pregnancy.

I wish there were more answers out there and that medicine was more of a science than an art (let's be honest, we're all a little bit different from each other). Or that someone could just take a look at you and know what was wrong and how to fix it.
B6, yup I've heard that too, that's one of the main reasons I'm taking the b-complex. I get horrible morning sickness all 3 of my first trimesters, whether I lose the baby or not.:(

And I totally agree with the one size does NOT fit all philosophy. I so wish it were easier too. :hug

[birthangeldoula]

I'm taking a fertility blend, metformin, progesterone after ovulation, a prenatal vitamin, and extra folic acid and b-6 and b-12 and if I do become pregnant my doctor wants to put me on lovenox as soon as I get a positive test.

[fertilitymom]

For those of you using fish oil, I would replace it with the flaxseed oil.
Check out this link.http://thefertilityshop.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=189

[BlissfullyLoving]

For those of you using fish oil, I would replace it with the flaxseed oil.
Check out this link.http://thefertilityshop.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=189
That is really interesting because I read that flax oil can cause miscarriage. Here is an article I read...I never actually read any study about it though. http://www.womens-health-questions.com/omega-3.html

[3for_me]

I am having accupunture done tomorrow. I am hoping for good things :fingersx:

[JenMidwife]

sounds like Flax might be best until BFP & the switch to fish oil?

[BlissfullyLoving]

I am having accupunture done tomorrow. I am hoping for good things :fingersx: Good luck!

sounds like Flax might be best until BFP & the switch to fish oil? Yeah, that sounds like a good idea.

[Amydoula]

Good luck!

Yeah, that sounds like a good idea.

Yes. Flax is an Omega 6 just like Evening Primrose Oil is an Omega 6, those are only taken prior to O. Fish oil is Omega 3 and I take that after O.

[BlissfullyLoving]

Yes. Flax is an Omega 6 just like Evening Primrose Oil is an Omega 6, those are only taken prior to O. Fish oil is Omega 3 and I take that after O.
Interesting. I thought that flax and fish oil were the same omega, but they are different omegas. It is soy and cod liver oil that are the same (omega 3). They add omega three to almost everything slightly processed now, so I probably do not need the fish oil supplement. Thanks for pointing this out. I am going to have to do some more research.

[ladybug732]

I'm taking prenatals, 1 alfalfa tablets/ day & I think I'm going to start taking a baby aspirin daily while we're ttc through my first trimester. I haven't been diagnosed w/ any kind of clotting disorder (haven't had the bloodwork done) but I did have a problem w/ my placenta w/ my loss.

I kinda figure, as long as I stop the aspirin by the end of my first trimester it can't hurt, might help. What do you guys think?

Have they ever checked your homocysteine level? Homocysteine is involved with blood clotting, and high levels have been associated with miscarriage, stillbirth and also heart problems. My placenta showed evidence of infarction (loss of blood flow), and my homocysteine levels were 4x the upper limit of normal, so they think there might be a connection. I think some doctors have given baby aspirin to treat it (more so in the past), but my doctor has me taking mega-doses of folic acid, b6 and b12. (I take two pills of a prescription called Folbee which has 2.5mg folic acid, 25mg b6 and 1000mcg b12 in each pill.) The good thing about taking the vitamins is that they are water based, so whatever your body doesn't need gets flushed out, so there's really not any risk unlike the aspirin. In any case, talk to your doctor about it, and good luck!

[Amydoula]

Interesting. I thought that flax and fish oil were the same omega, but they are different omegas. It is soy and cod liver oil that are the same (omega 3). They add omega three to almost everything slightly processed now, so I probably do not need the fish oil supplement. Thanks for pointing this out. I am going to have to do some more research.

You can get Nordic Naturals 3-6-9, that is what my husband takes but their pre-natal fish oil is just Omega 3. I'm not sure about soy. Soy freaks me out so I don't take take it. Too many mixed studies. Let me know if you learn more. I'm always trying to get more info!

[BlissfullyLoving]

You can get Nordic Naturals 3-6-9, that is what my husband takes but their pre-natal fish oil is just Omega 3. I'm not sure about soy. Soy freaks me out so I don't take take it. Too many mixed studies. Let me know if you learn more. I'm always trying to get more info!
Well, soy is used in mostly all processed foods now. I know that one of the problems it is causing is that we get too much omega 3 and not enough 6 and/or 9...need to do more research. I think I read that the omegas 3, 6 and 9 need to be balanced to function properly. I will research tonight or tomorrow, and I will let you know what I find.

[Chic_Mama]

You can get Nordic Naturals 3-6-9, that is what my husband takes but their pre-natal fish oil is just Omega 3. I'm not sure about soy. Soy freaks me out so I don't take take it. Too many mixed studies. Let me know if you learn more. I'm always trying to get more info!

I am there with you about soy freaking me out! I was eating soy like it was growing out my ears during my last pregnancy (that I m/ced) and later found out that soy produces estrogen in your system. I am particularly sensitive to hormones and I really believe that all that soy could have played a large part in my m/c. Soy is also supposed to be terrible for little boys because of the estrogen. If you eat a lot of soy products try cutting them out for a while and see if it changes your mood- you may be surprised!

[JenMidwife]

Interesting. I thought that flax and fish oil were the same omega, but they are different omegas. It is soy and cod liver oil that are the same (omega 3). They add omega three to almost everything slightly processed now, so I probably do not need the fish oil supplement. Thanks for pointing this out. I am going to have to do some more research.

Cod liver oil is a type of fish oil which contains Omega 3. According to this article (http://www.womens-health-questions.com/omega-3.html), flax is also an Omega 3, but it's derived from plant material & has the phytoestrogen issues that fish oil does not.

Well, soy is used in mostly all processed foods now. I know that one of the problems it is causing is that we get too much omega 3 and not enough 6 and/or 9...need to do more research.

According to this article (http://www.womens-health-questions.com/omega-3.html), soy is Omega 6 & that's the one we get plenty of in our diet thanks to processed food. From what I've read, it's Omega 3 (from fish oil or flax) that most people are lacking in their diet.

[BlissfullyLoving]

According to this article (http://www.womens-health-questions.com/omega-3.html), soy is Omega 6 & that's the one we get plenty of in our diet thanks to processed food. From what I've read, it's Omega 3 (from fish oil or flax) that most people are lacking in their diet.Thanks! I have not had time to do more research, and I thought that I was taking the cod liver oil for a good reason. I did research on it a while ago, and I cannot remember anything. Thank you for looking that up.

Anyone know/have experience with patridgeberry or red clover? Here is a quick article I found on them (http://www.matrifocus.com/BEL05/wisewoman.htm).

[mamamelia]

I'm taking a bunch of stuff. Honestly though I've always had incredibly normal cycles so I have no idea why I don't carry babies well. But I figure this stuff can't hurt.
1. prescription strength pre-natal vitamins everyday
2. B-complex 50mg everyday
3. high level probiotic everyday
4. first two weeks of my cycle 1000mg of Evening Primrose Oil
5. second two weeks of my cycle 1000mg Nordic Naturals Pre-natal fish oil

Both my husband and I also drink a raw veggie/fruit juice that I make at home 3 times a week. About 8oz everytime.

you sound like me. textbook cycles and similar supplements as well as the veggie juice..... why the heck can't these babies stick when we obviously have a so much more healthier diet! everyone i know seems to get knocked up every year or so with no miscarriages in sight.. and they have the crappiest diets i've seen to boot - i look like a health goddess next to them. what is up with that?? that's what i'd like to know!

maybe it's time to have frozen fries and a glass of soda with every meal. :lol

(hehehe.. kidding.. just had to make myself laugh after the crappy day i've had)

this thread has been very helpful! :)