QUESTION

Dear Midwife,
Me and my fiancé have been trying to get pregnant for 8 months now, I am 19 and he is 20. I have just recently started taking pre-natal pills to help give me the nutrients that I need.

We feel that we are too young to need to start taking fertility supplements. Are their any natural foods or drinks we can use to increase our chances of getting pregnant

QUESTION

Dear Nutritionist,
Is it ok to be taking a multi-vitamin, vitamin C, B complex, and zinc while trying to get pregnant?

Thanks,
Katy

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QUESTION

Dear Nutritionist,
I am 26 years old and 17 weeks pregnant with my first baby. In the first trimester I lost 9 pounds due to not feeling well and lack of appetite. Since about week 13 my appetite has better, but I have still only gained 2 of the lbs back.

How quickly should I be gaining and do you suggest any certain foods to help? I have added a boost supplement daily and try to eat a well balanced diet with many snacks in between my meals. My doctor checked my thyroid levels which were normal.

QUESTION

Dear Nutritionist,
I just found out that I am 5 weeks pregnant. For the past few months I had been taking L-Crnetine and CLA as part of my daily supplements. Can I still take those now that I am pregnant?