Infolic Alpha and Pregnacare Plus

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Hi, I got my bfp the other day and am currently 5 + 2 weeks pregnant.

Whilst TTC I was taking Inofolic Alpha for PCOS and Pregnacare Conception but now I’m pregnant I’m moving onto the Pregnacare Plus supplements. Thing is I really want to continue taking Inofolic Alpha as well as I’ve heard it can reduce the risk of miscarriage but I’m worried about doubling up on folic acid as both supplements together would equate to 800mcg per day.

Does anyone have any advice please? I’m yet to speak to a midwife so can’t ask until my booking appointment.

Hello, you could take myoinositol powder (the main ingredient in inofolic) but it doesn’t also contain folic acid. Eg this https://www.naturesbest.co.uk/multivitamins/nutrition-for-young-women/myoinositol/?sku=678-200&src=GOMYOIPLA&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3tCyBhDBARIsAEY0XNmK-W217PvPQoJvk18RUVsHgmuvIt00kDbqvIdFLxtnResyrmbpOy8aAscQEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds. I took it when pregnant and had previously been taking it for PCOS, as was cheaper than inofolic but practically the same ingredients.

@Lily1990 Thank you! Yes that’s a good idea, will look into that rather than take Inofolic Alpha as well.

Hi,

I was taking the same TTC and my midwife said there was no harm in continuing to take it (I was also worried about miscarriage with having PCOS).
Always best to check with the midwife but she seemed happy for me to continue taking it

Thank you for this thread

Hi there I hope you are well. Are ypu still taking pregnacare plus and the other supplement. I was told to take folic acid then later pregnacare but confused cause pregnacare also has folic acid so im worried i might be takimg too much folic acid😅