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Manuka honey helping to concieve?

138 replies

Roxanne123 · 12/09/2011 09:02

Hi ladies, i know the pain of wanting to get pregnant after trying for so long.

7 people i know who had been trying to concieve between 6months and 3years gave me a tip... they were having 2 spoonfuls of manuka honey umf25+ a day.. all of them who now have children or are pregnant.

After ttc for 14 months i decided to give it a go... i am now 13+2 :)

This may be a total fluke but if it can help anyone at all its worth putting it out there

xxx

OP posts:
IfAtFirstUDontSucceed · 15/09/2011 21:38

Damn it, I knew there was something to add on to my shopping list today Angry

I've been watching this thread and thought what the heck, I've tried everything else!

PieMistress · 15/09/2011 21:33

Got some 18+ today, just tried it it's so SWEET! DP is having it too as he's been having a few digestive probs lately and i've read it can also help that. Don't think I can take it off the spoon though, might have to have it with yoghurt or something. Is it okay to stir in herbal tea?

HaveALittleFaithBaybee · 15/09/2011 19:15

I took my first teaspoon tonight :) I good it helps my digestive system quick smart.

WishingIWasLucky · 15/09/2011 18:55

I think that's a fab idea nearlymumofone...or we could just continue on this one?!

nearlymumofone · 15/09/2011 18:06

I'm going to cave at the weekend too and get some! We need a thread for everyone trying this.

HaveALittleFaithBaybee · 15/09/2011 13:25

Hurrah DH has walked into town today on his lunch break and bought me some. Grumbled a tad about the price but still...

PieMistress · 14/09/2011 21:48

Awwww florin bless him!

HaveALittleFaithBaybee · 14/09/2011 21:36

Aw what a sweetie!

Florin · 14/09/2011 21:34

Think my dh deserves a prize he must have seen me posting on here last night and without asking has gone and bought me some. Very pleased with him. Going to try it with Greek yoghurt.

HaveALittleFaithBaybee · 14/09/2011 20:01

I've googled it and looked on here and people recommend it for everything from ttc to arthritis! DH and I have been through a phase where we've caught everything going so if it helps with that I'll be pleased!

grumplestilskin · 14/09/2011 19:46

I dunno, I'm not TTCing just jumped on the thread to let you lot know about the bargain 10+ jars in Aldi. I use it for all sorts! fantastic for mouth ulcers, colds, sore throats... we put it in yogurt or hot milk or just on a spoon for really bad throats. Even putting it in the bath for LOs infected eczema at the mo. I've also lost 4lbs since we've been using it lots recently for season change related snuffles in our house. So whether it does make a difference for TTCing its a general wonder product anyway, that and Argon oil!

HaveALittleFaithBaybee · 14/09/2011 19:41

DH has agreed to purchase some from Holland and Barrett tomorrow. SInce I have ibs and expecting it to work wonders for that too I shall be going for 25+
in turn he wants me to agree to him buying a quad bike Hmm

HaveALittleFaithBaybee · 14/09/2011 19:31

So what's the best deal out there?

PieMistress · 14/09/2011 19:20

Darn will have to go and return my bogof 5+ from local health store and exchange for stronger strength!

Maybe the 15+ or has everybody gone the full hog and bought 25+ ?

WishingIWasLucky · 14/09/2011 18:09

Its VERY thick though isn't it? Found it too sweet...sickly sweet. If it does it's job, then it's a small price to pay, no? But when do you stop taking it? On BFP? On cradling baby?! Lol

GenericDietCola · 14/09/2011 17:41

Grumplestiltskin is it specifically the antibacterial ingredient that does the job, or is it honey in general? I was just too tight to spend £20 or whatever on honey! Anyway, you'll probably all get pregnant and I will have to fork out anyway...

Farfalla I had it in porridge this morning - was quite nice.

farfallarocks · 14/09/2011 17:32

Can highly recommend adding it to some greek yogurt, much more appetising!

grumplestilskin · 14/09/2011 14:30

6+ isnt much, 10+ is the childrens strength

GenericDietCola · 14/09/2011 14:26

I've got some too - it's 6+ strength and mine also has cinnamon in it (in case there's any truth in the theory that cinnamon and honey help with blood flow). Got mine for the bargain price of £8-something from Julian Graves, but it's only 250g.

Hope it works for us all!

eurochick · 14/09/2011 14:10

Thanks faith!

I gave in and bought manuka honey this lunchtime.

Original poster
Roxanne123 · 14/09/2011 07:49

I got mine off ebay its 25+umf i would have thougt they all work the same. the higher the umf the more active ingredients it has xx
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pure-Gold-Active-25-Manuka-Honey-250gms-/320758609233?pt=UK_Home_Garden_Food_SM&hash=item4aaeb3f551

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havealittlefaithbaby · 13/09/2011 20:50

Some supermodel mentioned she took 2 tbsp a day to aide weight loss, Holland and Barrat sales went up 150% in a couple of months!

eurochick · 13/09/2011 20:48

coconut oil?

grumplestilskin · 13/09/2011 18:53

aldi do 10+ for less than £3

run dont walk! my local one ran out today (I bought the last one) and it might be one of their feature products rather than regular stock (but I hope not)

havealittlefaithbaby · 13/09/2011 18:51

Is manuka honey going to be the next coconut oil?

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