Is it safe to take Pregaday before 13 weeks

[Fluffs]

Hi All

Does anyone know whether or not it is safe to take Pregaday before 13 weeks.
My Dr is extremely unhelpful and actually 'tutted' when I told him I was pregnant, he gave me a prescription for Pregaday but since taking them I have had red blood in a mucus like discharge. This wouldn't be the first time he's prescribed me the wrong medication.
I don't know why he's given them to me as he didn't do any tests when I saw him to determine whether I had an iron deficiency.
Had an internal scan yesterday after being in A&E on Sunday but they say they can't see the fetal pole so I suppose it is possible that I may have miscarried
Any advice you have would be most welcome as I'm really worried
Many thanks

I don't know Fluffs but wanted to bump this for you.
It does say on the pack about talking to a Dr if you are BEFORE 13 weeks. (I was on them last month but i actually had to have a blood test before i was prescribed them!)

Sounds very strange! Can you ring and speak to another Doctor or NHS Direct??

BTW, i'm 7 months so was not prescribed them early.
Can't understand it myself, i hope you're o.k!!

Pregaday is a vitamin/iron supplement isn't it? It wont' have caused you to have a miscarriage, if that is what you are concerned about. I'm sorry you are having all this worry. How many weeks are you?

Pregaday is a vitamin/iron supplement isn't it? It wont' have caused you to have a miscarriage, if that is what you are concerned about. I'm sorry you are having all this worry. How many weeks are you?

Hi Fluffs,
Sorry about your unhelpful doc.
I don't know the answer but I do know that my consultant (who I saw at about 10 weeks) said to start them at 15 weeks. However I don't think they'd be harmful before then as my friend has been taking 2 pregaday a day from about 8 weeks.
Sending and hope you're ok.

Hi Fluffs,

Sorry you are worried and confused, not what you want to be when your pregnant.

Do you have a history of anaemia, blood clotting or losing blood easily? I know that may sound silly but conditions like this exsist.
Do you in general have a good well balanced diet?

All these factors are contributory in your Dr prescribing Pregaday. As far as I am aware Pregaday is an Iron and Folic acid supplement, both can be taken from conception in Pregnancy. Much like Pregnacare.

I shouldnt worry too much about the tablets themselves, however if you have doubts or feel insecure about your Dr, now is not the time to be complacent. Register with someone else or have your care totally hospital based, problem with hospital care is that you may not see the same person each time, but you may have more of a positive experience. Perhaps talk to your midwife too?

Dont worry too much love and good luck!

Tam xx