Holy crap.. so we are in our first month TTC and I currently take flaxseed oil tablets because I am allergic to fish oil so need it for my omega 3...I never really thought anything of it...until I came across this...
"Flaxseed may stimulate menstruation or have other hormonal effects and could be harmful to pregnancy."
Why would my doctor not tell me this??? Does any else take it?
pomegranate / 3872 posts
In my experience you really have to do your own research on herbs and supplements. Most doctors just don't know enough about them. There are lots of things I've found you shouldn't use during pregnancy that my doctor said nothing about and knew nothing about when I asked. I also found that flaxseed oil used as a supplement is a no, also evening primrose oil, which is a popular supplement for women. I just went a little nuts and researched everything I was taking, or that was a possibility that I might take, made a big list and went from there 
ETA: Check out vegetarian DHA supps made from algal oil.
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