Omega fish oil capsules...

[Kilkers]

Hi all. I'm aware that I can't take cod liver oil capsules during pg (I'm 8+3) because of the high vitamin A content and potential side effects. Can anyone confirm if the omega 3 fish oil capsules from Boots etc are safe to take? Thanks in advance.

I would have thought so as omega 3 is in the pregnacare pregnancy plus packs.. If you're unsure, ask one of the boots pharmacy bods?

I found it such a PITA to find out which were suitable, because of this fish liver / vitamin A issue. In the end I just took dedicated pregnancy ones (Efalex, that I got on 3 for 2 at Boots). Am sure they're fine per this thread but for total peace of mind you might have to email them.

I took flaxseed oil capsules for Omega 3 - no vit A in them.

I looked at the Tesco ones and they said the usual Don't take anything without consulting your doctor. I opted for Tesco pregnancy vitamins that have omega 3 in them. Not too pricey either.

Take ones specifically designed for pregnancy - like Mumomega or the snatogen pregnancy ones or pregnacare ones.

Thanks for your advice everyone, useful to know about flaxseed as a possible alternative. I'm already taking the Superdrug pregnancy vitamins so will look at finding another version with omega included.

I need to speak to my doctor to check anyway as I've been presribed 75mg of aspirin every day and I've noticed that there are warnings about taking omega 3 products with blood thinners. Why is nothing every simple?!!

Killers, thanks for posting, I'm on aspirin and heparin and started taking the pregnacare plus with omega 3 a couple of days ago. I may stop until I've seen someone.

Kilkers even. Sorry!