Can doctors give me something to make my baby stick?

[heyhop]

Hello!

I have just found out that I'm pregnant which is wonderful but I'm worried I'll miscarriage again.

I have had two chemical miscarriages in the past (most likely due to old age) -- and I'm now wondering if there is anything my fertility doctor can prescribe me to make the baby stick?

Progesterone, baby aspirin, anything else?
I don't really know, so I'm asking here to get some ideas before I talk to my doctor.

Many thanks ladies!

You can take baby aspirin without it being prescribed, I did. Wilko sell it in the correct dose, as do Boots. I think it’s 75mg.

I’m 38 and after 4 miscarriages in a row I took 150mg aspirin a day and progesterone pessaries daily.

I took the progesterone until 16 weeks, and I’m 26 weeks now and still taking the aspirin.

I’m not convinced the progesterone did much as blood tests had shown my progesterone levels to be really good, but I do credit the aspirin for helping, although I know I’ll never know for certain.

Congrats and good luck!

Good luck op, am following with interest.

There are lots of things you can try without prescription... as pp said with aspirin.
Increasing zinc intake can help improve progesterone levels. I had extra early in this pregnancy which follows 2 mc's and a few chemicals.

I think the dose is 150mg now? But I took 75mg from when I got a positive. I’ll never know if it made the difference, but I’m 26 weeks now after a miscarriage before that.

@SmidgenofaPigeon

You can take baby aspirin without it being prescribed, I did. Wilko sell it in the correct dose, as do Boots. I think it’s 75mg.

Thank you! That's very useful to know (although I would like to check with the doctor first

@Moominmiss

I’m 38 and after 4 miscarriages in a row I took 150mg aspirin a day and progesterone pessaries daily.

I took the progesterone until 16 weeks, and I’m 26 weeks now and still taking the aspirin.

I’m not convinced the progesterone did much as blood tests had shown my progesterone levels to be really good, but I do credit the aspirin for helping, although I know I’ll never know for certain.

Congrats and good luck!

Thank you!

So was if the NHS that prescribed you the Progesterone and if so, did they do that easily, or did you have to go private?

Before staring taking Progesterone did you have to go in for a Progesterone blood test to check your current levels?

Thanks again!

@theotherfossilsister

Good luck op, am following with interest.

Thank you!

I took aspirin too and had a healthy baby. It's worth taking it x

@Moominmiss

I’m 38 and after 4 miscarriages in a row I took 150mg aspirin a day and progesterone pessaries daily.

I took the progesterone until 16 weeks, and I’m 26 weeks now and still taking the aspirin.

I’m not convinced the progesterone did much as blood tests had shown my progesterone levels to be really good, but I do credit the aspirin for helping, although I know I’ll never know for certain.

Congrats and good luck!

4 miscarriages in a row must have been absolutely heartbreaking, it must have been such a tough time for you 💕

@Chelyanne

There are lots of things you can try without prescription... as pp said with aspirin. Increasing zinc intake can help improve progesterone levels. I had extra early in this pregnancy which follows 2 mc's and a few chemicals.

Thank you. So sorry to hear about your miscarriages and chemicals, trying to conceive can be so hard, sending love.

Zinc - did you eat something in particular or just took some supplements?

Thanks again! X

@SmidgenofaPigeon

I think the dose is 150mg now? But I took 75mg from when I got a positive. I’ll never know if it made the difference, but I’m 26 weeks now after a miscarriage before that.

Thanks again. So sorry to hear about your miscarriage, the pain us women have to go through. 💕.

Sending love & congratulations on your pregnancy X

@heyhop I had 2 chemicals across 16 months and then got pregnant again. I'm now 12 weeks along and did absolutely nothing differently this time, took no medication. I just wanted to say these things can happen and a lot of the time
It's chromosomal issues and not your body so don't rush to self prescribe as you really may not need anything!

I read that aspirin is not recommended before 8 weeks along on this NHS document (page 8):

mft.nhs.uk/app/uploads/sites/4/2018/04/12-123-Recurrent-Miscarriage-Service-January-2015.pdf

but there's no harm in speaking to a health professional for some advice/testing if you think something like progesterone could be needed.

Please don't just buy aspirin and take it. The dose is prescribed with careful balance of the risk vs benefits in your specific condition by a doctor that knows your history. If you buy it and then miscarry, how will you live with your decision?

@heyhop after my 3rd miscarriage I had various tests done with a fertility consultant including my progesterone levels. Everything came back great and my progesterone levels were great indicating good strong ovulation.

I then miscarried a fourth time, and then I decided next time I got pregnant I’d start myself on aspirin. I wasn’t prescribed that, I just did my own research decided to take it.

As for the progesterone I just contacted my gp when I got my bfp and they referred me to the EPU who prescribed it pretty much straight away. They had me in for a scan at 5+4 due to my previous losses, and gave me the prescription there and then after we saw a heartbeat on the scan.

Also in regards to the aspirin, once I saw my midwife at 9 weeks I told her I was taking 150mg aspirin. She phoned the consultant there and then who agreed to continue with it, and said they’d have prescribed it if not already taking it. They said at such a low dose it won’t do any harm but might be what makes the difference.

I took it from 1dpo as I’d read about how it can aid implantation too. Plus after so many miscarriages and all tests and scans coming back normal for both me and my partner I felt I was at a point where I had nothing to lose by trying it but perhaps everything to gain. I’m so glad I did because I honestly don’t think I’d be pregnant right now otherwise!

Good luck!!

So to add, the progesterone they prescribed as a ‘it won’t hurt to take it’ sort of thing, rather than because I needed it. My levels had been good, but they figured a little boost wouldn’t hurt!

@sozzleb1983

I took aspirin too and had a healthy baby. It's worth taking it x

Thanks, will ask my fertility doctor's advice on this.

[quote 2020mission]@heyhop I had 2 chemicals across 16 months and then got pregnant again. I'm now 12 weeks along and did absolutely nothing differently this time, took no medication. I just wanted to say these things can happen and a lot of the time
It's chromosomal issues and not your body so don't rush to self prescribe as you really may not need anything!

I read that aspirin is not recommended before 8 weeks along on this NHS document (page 8):

mft.nhs.uk/app/uploads/sites/4/2018/04/12-123-Recurrent-Miscarriage-Service-January-2015.pdf

but there's no harm in speaking to a health professional for some advice/testing if you think something like progesterone could be needed.[/quote]
Thanks, so sorry to hear about your losses.
I'll ask my fertility doctor's advice, thank you for uploading the document too.

Big congratulations on your pregnancy of course!

@toomuchfaster

Please don't just buy aspirin and take it. The dose is prescribed with careful balance of the risk vs benefits in your specific condition by a doctor that knows your history. If you buy it and then miscarry, how will you live with your decision?

Of course, thank you. I always check with a doctor before taking anything!

[quote Moominmiss]@heyhop after my 3rd miscarriage I had various tests done with a fertility consultant including my progesterone levels. Everything came back great and my progesterone levels were great indicating good strong ovulation.

I then miscarried a fourth time, and then I decided next time I got pregnant I’d start myself on aspirin. I wasn’t prescribed that, I just did my own research decided to take it.

As for the progesterone I just contacted my gp when I got my bfp and they referred me to the EPU who prescribed it pretty much straight away. They had me in for a scan at 5+4 due to my previous losses, and gave me the prescription there and then after we saw a heartbeat on the scan.

Also in regards to the aspirin, once I saw my midwife at 9 weeks I told her I was taking 150mg aspirin. She phoned the consultant there and then who agreed to continue with it, and said they’d have prescribed it if not already taking it. They said at such a low dose it won’t do any harm but might be what makes the difference.

I took it from 1dpo as I’d read about how it can aid implantation too. Plus after so many miscarriages and all tests and scans coming back normal for both me and my partner I felt I was at a point where I had nothing to lose by trying it but perhaps everything to gain. I’m so glad I did because I honestly don’t think I’d be pregnant right now otherwise!

Good luck!![/quote]
Thank you for taking your time to share your story. It sounds like you've had a bit of a journey! I have contacted my fertility doctor for advice.

Enjoy the rest of your pregnancy and have a fantastic birth!

@Moominmiss

So to add, the progesterone they prescribed as a ‘it won’t hurt to take it’ sort of thing, rather than because I needed it. My levels had been good, but they figured a little boost wouldn’t hurt!

Thank you.