Newly Pg........anything New I Need To Know?

[Guest keegans_mommy]

I am going on 5 weeks PG with my 9th PG. (4 living, 4 m/c's) I have had 3 m/c's in the past year and just found I am Celiac this past year so I am hoping that by going gluten-free that I can keep this PG! I don't know for a fact that Celiac cause my m/c's but it's a possibility. I am also on Prometrium so I am hoping that one or the other (or both!) will do the trick.

So, I am experienced in PG's but not in a Celiac PG. KWIM? Do any of you have some advice for a Celiac newbie? TIA!

[alamaz]

congratulations on your pregnancy! i was dx'ed in February after two miscarriages, and a host of other medical problems so this pregnancy is a blessing! i'm currently 18 weeks.

first piece of advice: DON'T CHEAT!!! My cravings have been pretty intense for things like pizza and oatmeal cream pies (don't ask ) but I refuse to give in. Things like pizza are easy: make a gluten-free one. For the other things I've just had to find substitutes and they usually do the trick.

Also, take your vitamins. If you haven't had your nutrients levels checked, check them now and supplement for what you are lacking in. I saw a nutritionist for this part. Most doctors offices have nutritionists on staff who maybe a good resource for you but beware - a lot of them also don't know about celiac disease.

congrats again! i hope you have a healthy pregnancy!