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What supplements are you taking while TTC?

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GenericDietCola · 10/01/2012 09:57

DH and I have been TTC DC2 for a year now and, after two mcs last year, we're keen to maximise our chances of a healthy conception this time. I take antenatal vitamins as well as vit B complex whenever my LP is a bit short. DH takes zinc although we don't know if he has any problems with his swimmers or not.

I'm curious to know what supplements others take and why? Let's rattle our way to healthy 2012 babies!

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GenericDietCola · 10/01/2012 17:58

Thank you Love, Green and Farfalla.

Far what are the differences between the Zita vits and the Pregnacare ones (if you know off-hand)? And does vit C help egg quality? That's worth trying surely!

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farfallarocks · 10/01/2012 15:52

I am taking:

Zita West conception vits
Fish oils
B vits 100

High dose Vit C just before ovulation

Not convinced any of it is of any use however

GreenOlives · 10/01/2012 15:32

I am just taking B6 to help luteal phase (even though mine is a fairly standard 14 days anyway!) B6 is sometimes prescribed for morning sickness too so I figure if its safe in pregnancy then it must be ok for TTC! I take magnesium and Vit D3 because there is some research that women who miscarry are deficient in both of those (although its not clear if thats a cause or effect of the miscarriage IYSWIM?) And then Omega 3 and standard conception vits. I know one of the RMC specialists recommends everything I'm on for the ladies he treats (bar the B6) so I figure that makes them safe for TTC.

Happy pill-popping!

LoveInAColdClimate · 10/01/2012 15:30

I took the Boots equivalent of Pregnacare Conception, plus a high dose of B6.

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GenericDietCola · 10/01/2012 15:28

Ooh Pixie thanks for the link - worth a try I think, although IIRC the ingredients are more or less the same across the branded and unbranded antenatal vitamins. Might check this more closely though - and if they contain selenium, vit D and vit B then maybe there's no need for separate tablets.

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SecretSparkle · 10/01/2012 15:22

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Pixiepops · 10/01/2012 14:12

I used to take folic acid every day, but have just switched to Pregnacare conception in an effort to get that elusive BFP after reading an article in the Telegraph.

www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/8928234/Women-trying-to-conceive-should-take-vitamins-researchers.html

They're quite expensive but are 3 for 2 at Boots at the moment. They seem to have everything in including a few things I hadn't previously heard of (inositol, l-arginine & n-acetyl cysteine).

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GenericDietCola · 10/01/2012 13:57

Any other drug addicts supplement fans?

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GenericDietCola · 10/01/2012 11:19

Thank you Stasi. Just read that vit B complex is good for egg quality, so I might take it anyway, short LP or not.

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Stasi · 10/01/2012 11:18

Right now I'm just on folic acid. Though I went out and bought Selenium, Vit D and Vit B complex yesterday.

I've actually decided to skip taking the new ones until I see my consultant on Thursday though, as he might have some advice on what to take. I'll post here if he tells me anything useful.

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