vitamins pre FET

[DottieSparkle]

I’m leading up to FET… just wondering if ok to take pregnancy vitamins (Pregnacare plus) or should it be pre-pregnancy vits? Thanks x

[Hopewhite]

Hi Dottiesparkle , I’m taking pregnacare conception which says is also pregnancy safe. I think pregnancy ones should be ok, our clinic only said folid acid + vitamin D, so I think those are the key ones. I also had this question, I think pregnancy ones make more sense. How are you feeling? Have you got a date yet? All the best of luck for your transfer, I hope everything goes perfectly and your dream comes true 🤞🏼🤞🏼

[DottieSparkle in reply to Hopewhite]

Hi Hopewhite,

Thank you 😊 I’m good thanks… how are you getting on? My scan date is the 30th & if all is well Embryo transfer is provisionally booked for the 7th November 🤞🏻 How about you? X

[Hopewhite in reply to DottieSparkle]

Oh so exciting! Time will fly ! , my scan is this Thursday, if everything goes well they said transfer could be between 31st-2nd depending on availability. It doesn’t feel real yet . I hope everything goes very well for you 🤞🏼🤞🏼

[Allotmenteer16]

As Hopewhite has said the important bits are Folic acid and vitamin D, most pregnancy vitamins cover this, although just as a note, I was using Sainsbury's own and never read the packet that said you should take two a day, and had only been taking one. So just double check the packaging to make sure you are getting the correct amount ☺️. I personally wouldn't fork out for branded versions either, just used supermarket own. Good luck with your FET!

[Eloquentia]

Hi! Make sure the vitamins don't contain coenzyme Q10/ubuquinol. My clinic said it could be harmful pre and especially after FET. Very best of luck!

[Bluerose23 in reply to Eloquentia]

No way! Did they say why at all? Loads of people have been telling me to take coq10 as its supposed to help improve egg quality? I haven't asked my doctor or nurse yet

[Eloquentia in reply to Bluerose23]

It does, yes, but you don't need it for an FET and definitely not after a transfer.

[Bluerose23 in reply to Eloquentia]

Okay I think I understand, so stop after they have all the collected eggs they need. As it's not needed when continuing the rest of the process, thank you as I didn't know x

[Hopewhite in reply to Eloquentia]

Thanks for sharing this, then I definitely need the pregnancy pregnacare ones if that’s the case ! I didn’t know it could be harmful , I’ve been taking them every other day and having only folid acid + d on the other days.

Do you remember what was wrong with taking those ? Many thanks xx

[Eloquentia in reply to Hopewhite]

My clinic said CQ10 is only needed in the run up to egg collection but didn't say much more than 'it is counter indicated and could be harmful' once pregnant, so I am not sure of the details, sorry!

[Hopewhite in reply to Eloquentia]

Thank you ! I’ve stop the pregnacare conception now , has small dosage but just in case 🤞🏼

[DottieSparkle]

Thank you all for the replies… good to know about the CQ10!

Good luck to you all at each stage you’re all at 💕

Xx