Advice on Agnus Castus, spotty skin and pregnancy...

[annobal]

I've been taking agnus castus for about 6 months as it keeps my skin clear and regulates my hormones. I went off it about 4 weeks ago when we decided to start trying for no 3 as this was advice from my local health food shop. The problem is that now my skin has gotten spotty again. Can I take agnus castus while trying and go off it if and when I get pregnant or is there an alternative?

[sallyrosie]

I wouldn't take anything at all apart from folic acid/'pregnancy' vitamins while ttc/pregnant. Too much of a risk as you don't know what effect it might have and the first few weeks are most crucial time in PG anyway.
Your skin might improve when pregnant anyway - mine was horrible until about 12 weeks then suddenly has been beautiful without a single spot. 2 weeks to go until they all come back...
Good luck.