https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:27:14 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medications-during-pregnancy#post-2769496 Wed, 23 Aug 2017 23:06:37 +0000 KatieBklyn 2769496@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took it all through pregnancy this time. (Stopped at 13 weeks with my son.) I was hoping it would help with my low milk supply but no dice. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medications-during-pregnancy#post-2769280 Tue, 22 Aug 2017 20:29:28 +0000 ladybee 2769280@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My endo wanted me on it my whole pregnancy. My numbers were always in the borderline range, never actually diabetic. My MFM agreed and it helped so I never needed insulin, even though I didn't follow the best diet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medications-during-pregnancy#post-2769256 Tue, 22 Aug 2017 18:00:03 +0000 MaryM 2769256@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@DesertDreams88: thanks!</p> <p>I heard supply was effected if you wait until the end of pregnancy to stop taking it </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medications-during-pregnancy#post-2769254 Tue, 22 Aug 2017 17:43:41 +0000 DesertDreams88 2769254@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MaryM: <a href="http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/metformin-during-pregnancy#post-2179243" rel="nofollow">http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/metformin-during-pregnancy#post-2179243</a></p> <p>FWIW, since you mentioned milk supply, I had a very good milk supply with LO despite tapering off metformin at 13 weeks, and despite PCOS. I was never at a high dose, just 750 mg. </p> <p>I think maybe the progesterone helped since it can develop breast tissue and I *think* mammary glands, and I had a ton of breast sensation and growth last pregnancy. I also had a blood transfusion and almost continuous (72 hours) of IV fluids after labor due to low platelets, and I credit that hydration with early breastfeeding success. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medications-during-pregnancy#post-2769237 Tue, 22 Aug 2017 15:44:58 +0000 MaryM 2769237@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@DesertDreams88: Thanks!</p> <p>DH has diabetes, so maybe I should ask him if I can use one of his testers if I do decide to quit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medications-during-pregnancy#post-2769234 Tue, 22 Aug 2017 15:37:19 +0000 DesertDreams88 2769234@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>both OBs said just the 1st trimester but I think it's one of those "all help, no harm" kind of meds so I'd be really open to taking it longer. I keep filling my prescriptions in case. </p> <p>As for blood sugar, I test about once a week and it's always good numbers, metformin or not. I have one of those finger pricker thingies. </p> <p>I posted about this back in 2015 and I got a huge variety of responses, I will find the link later. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medications-during-pregnancy#post-2769198 Tue, 22 Aug 2017 14:01:13 +0000 BSB 2769198@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I stopped all pills at 8 weeks because I was hospitalized for HG. I couldn't stomach any pills at that point.</p> <p>I don't remember how long I was supposed to stay on it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medications-during-pregnancy#post-2769167 Tue, 22 Aug 2017 12:36:43 +0000 bhbee 2769167@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took it before my second pregnancy for borderline pcos. The re didn't really think that was the cause of my loss/if issues, more just in case. I moved to a new ob (new state) right after finally getting that pregnancy, and she just said first tri. I stopped with no issues, but I've also never had blood sugar problems or gd. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medications-during-pregnancy#post-2769164 Tue, 22 Aug 2017 12:15:25 +0000 MaryM 2769164@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ShootingStar: That's part of why I'm asking. I've heard such mixed things! </p> <p>I didn't have insulin resistance before I went on it, so I wonder if I need it in the 2nd and 3rd tri...but I also don't want good blood sugar to go crazy because of stopping. </p> <p>But I'd love to stop taking any medication I can</p> <p>I've also heard that stopping in late pregnancy can affect milk supply. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medications-during-pregnancy#post-2769152 Tue, 22 Aug 2017 11:47:58 +0000 ShootingStar 2769152@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In my first pregnancy they wanted me off it around 12 weeks. I fought it because I did a ton of research that said it was beneficial to people with PCOS and who had elevated blood sugar. I finally agreed to stop around 20 weeks and my blood sugar went haywire.</p> <p>In my 2nd pregnancy my endocrinologist had me stop taking it right away and we addressed my blood sugar issues with insulin instead. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medications-during-pregnancy#post-2769146 Tue, 22 Aug 2017 11:15:20 +0000 MaryM 2769146@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you were on metformin before pregnancy to treat PCOS and/or lower miscarriage risks, how long did your doctor keep you on it during pregnancy?</p> <p>I've heard conflicting things and trying to figure out the reasoning before I see my OB next week. </p>