Pink sway supplements

[TA Sait]

Are there any supplements to take while swaying. Are they an important sway tactic..
Just clearing it up coz I personally don't like taking supps.. M not a big fan of it...(hate em)

[atomic sagebrush]

None of the supplements have been super effective for us (as in, they didn't work at all and we've totally given them up in most cases) with the exception of fiber. But you don't have to take that, either - I didn't.

And of course everyone should take folate or folic acid for a safe and healthy pregnancy.

[TA Sait]

Oh thank god. I anyways hate supplements..
Fiber in the sense can I eat any food rich in fiber?? Or again is there a supp??

[atomic sagebrush]

Most people take a supp but if you prefer to just eat fiber rich foods that is fine as long as they're not fortified.

[TA Sait]

Hi atomic.
Which folic acid supplement, how many times, when and how much mg tablets I gotta take during sway??

[atomic sagebrush]

I don't recommend brands of supplements. There are too many types out there.

I like pink swayers to aim at 1200-1600 mcg (that is micrograms, not milligrams) daily thru the whole first trimester, then gradually wean off by spacing doses further and further out till down to one per week, then drop them.

[TA Sait]

The supplement I am looking at contains folic acid, iron, manganese and copper. Is it ok or should I buy only folic acid ones???

[atomic sagebrush]

Just folic acid. not only might those other things sway, but taking the amount of folic you needed would cause you to go overboard with the minerals, which could be very harmful.

[TA Sait]

Ok atomic I ll aim for just folic acid ones��. One tab per day
But I couldn't find any folic acid supp without any other ingredient. There are some amount of manganese, iron or etc etc..

[atomic sagebrush]

Hmm, can you order some online??

[TA Sait]

Sure I can atomic. But I am not able to find the right one.. Pls check the photos below and tell me if it works
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[atomic sagebrush]

Yes that one is fine, the magnesium in that is just a small amount used to formulate the pill.

[TA Sait]

Thank you atomic I ll get em and start right away...:-)

[TA Sait]

Hi atomic..
It's my 2nd month ttc and I got back AF today.. Last cycle I had 2 attempts unintentionally coz my ovulation was delayed.. Now I am worried that if 2 attempts didn't get me pregnant, will one attempt do. DH is not cooperating now..:-(
Pls tell me if I have to change anything that I am doing or should I continue with the same..
Currently I am eating 2 solid meals a day, three large mugs of coffee everyday, 70-75 mins of walking everyday.
I haven't included any supp, not even folic acid. Can I start with folic acid from now or it's better to drop??

[Nell_]

Atomic will reply but im 99.9 % sure we should all be taking folate or folic acid! This is for the health of baby and we should take it while ttc xox

[TA Sait]

Atomic will reply but im 99.9 % sure we should all be taking folate or folic acid! This is for the health of baby and we should take it while ttc xox

Yeah Nell atomic already told to start with it but I didn't. I have it with me now. Is it ok if I start from now??

[atomic sagebrush]

Yes, you can get pregnant from one attempt even if you had a month that two attempts didn't get you pregnant. It's fine to go to two if you'd like, but you can absolutely get pregnant with one. People assume that when they don't get pregnant in a certain month it's due to something they did or didn't do but most of the time it's just that it wasn't the month, sperm didn't find an egg or the sperm/egg was not quite right.

do you have totals for fat, protein, and calories?

PLEASE start folic acid right away! It may help prevent birth defects in unborn babies.

[atomic sagebrush]

Yeah Nell atomic already told to start with it but I didn't. I have it with me now. Is it ok if I start from now??

Yes!

[TA Sait]

Yes, you can get pregnant from one attempt even if you had a month that two attempts didn't get you pregnant. It's fine to go to two if you'd like, but you can absolutely get pregnant with one. People assume that when they don't get pregnant in a certain month it's due to something they did or didn't do but most of the time it's just that it wasn't the month, sperm didn't find an egg or the sperm/egg was not quite right.

do you have totals for fat, protein, and calories?

PLEASE start folic acid right away! It may help prevent birth defects in unborn babies.

Thank you for easing it up atomic..

I ll start with folic acid. 1 or 2 tabs daily??

And coffee, is 3 large mugs daily too much or ok to consume??

Yeah! I have a rough estimate..
Calories- 1000-1200..
Protein- 45-50g..
Fat- 35-40g..
Carbs- 150g (50%)
Fiber- 15-20g..
Is it fine or do I need to change something..

Thank you!

[ruupau]

Hi Atomic sorry to hijack the forum am taking this beginning week after the bfp and am taking one tab a day is it okay

I showed my OBs and he jus said its 400 so its ok https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190215/13d0050cd18ce1a1c8fd008e8d399c6f.jpg

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[atomic sagebrush]

Thank you for easing it up atomic..

I ll start with folic acid. 1 or 2 tabs daily??

And coffee, is 3 large mugs daily too much or ok to consume??

Yeah! I have a rough estimate..
Calories- 1000-1200..
Protein- 45-50g..
Fat- 35-40g..
Carbs- 150g (50%)
Fiber- 15-20g..
Is it fine or do I need to change something..

Thank you!

You need 1200-1600 mcg daily so however many tabs that is.

I prefer more like 1500-1800 cals for most people. 1200 is barest minimum and only like 3% of people should be on that intake.

Coffee intake depends on how used you are to caffeine. I regularly drink that much but many people can only handle 1 or 2 cups per day.

[atomic sagebrush]

Hi Atomic sorry to hijack the forum am taking this beginning week after the bfp and am taking one tab a day is it okay

I showed my OBs and he jus said its 400 so its ok https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190215/13d0050cd18ce1a1c8fd008e8d399c6f.jpg

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No not at all, how much were you taking when swaying?? YOu need to continue the same amount you were taking during swaying until the end of the first trimester and then gradually wean off.

If you were taking more folic acid, DO NOT suddenly drop down to 400 mcg. Continue at however much you're taking till the first trimester is over and then wean back to the amount in your prenatal (or 400 mcg if you're only taking folic)

[ruupau]

No not at all, how much were you taking when swaying?? YOu need to continue the same amount you were taking during swaying until the end of the first trimester and then gradually wean off.

If you were taking more folic acid, DO NOT suddenly drop down to 400 mcg. Continue at however much you're taking till the first trimester is over and then wean back to the amount in your prenatal (or 400 mcg if you're only taking folic)No I never took folic during swaying, only start now after bfp and I checked again 1 tablet contain 500mg folic so is it enough

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[TA Sait]

You need 1200-1600 mcg daily so however many tabs that is.

I prefer more like 1500-1800 cals for most people. 1200 is barest minimum and only like 3% of people should be on that intake.

Coffee intake depends on how used you are to caffeine. I regularly drink that much but many people can only handle 1 or 2 cups per day.

Thank you atomic!
Right now I have 400mcg folic acid with me, so I ll take 2 tabs per day..

I ll àim to increase my calorie intake but I am feeling it difficult to get there..

I have come down to two large mugs of coffee per day.. Hope it helps..
Thank you!

[atomic sagebrush]

No I never took folic during swaying, only start now after bfp and I checked again 1 tablet contain 500mg folic so is it enough

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If you weren't taking more than that for swaying it is said to be enough by many doctors, although I prefer you guys on 800-1000 mcg minimum. I got a baby with a mild neural tube defect taking 800 mcg and eating a super healthy diet so I worry that 400-500 is not quite enough. Your call to make.

[atomic sagebrush]

Thank you atomic!
Right now I have 400mcg folic acid with me, so I ll take 2 tabs per day..

I ll àim to increase my calorie intake but I am feeling it difficult to get there..

I have come down to two large mugs of coffee per day.. Hope it helps..
Thank you!

Anything that sounds good to you, eat it! Even if it's M and M's or something. :)

[TA Sait]

Anything that sounds good to you, eat it! Even if it's M and M's or something. :)

Perfect! Thank you atomic.