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I became pregnant before I had a chance to use the Fertility Cleanse. During a routine visit with my midwife at 12 weeks, we learned that the fetus had died 2 weeks before. I had no signs of this and ironically that night I started to miscarry. Two days later I had a d & c. We were given the ok to try again after my next cycle, so when the bleeding stopped two days ago I started the cleanse.

Before I was pregnant I had followed Heathir's advice to use maca, royal jelly and vitex. Since my miscarriage I have started to use these again and have started to use False Unicorn Root as well. I also take a prenatal, calcium with vit. D, iron and Omegea 3.

After reading another post I am confused about which herbs and vitamins I should continue to use while I'm using the cleanse. Can you let me know what you would think would be the best route for a positive outcome. I've been doing a lot of reading and I keep reading conflicting information about FUR. Some say to continue for the first month of pregnancy and others say not to use it when you are pregnant. Any information you can offer would be greatly appreciated! Thanks so much!!

Hi CanadianJenn,

I think everything you are taking is good, but not all things should be taken while on the cleanse. The Fertility Cleanse has a variety of herbs specifically for helping the liver to rid of excess hormones and toxins and helping the uterus by eliminating old blood and tissues, bring in new blood and proper circulation. During the Fertility Cleanse it is important to continue a wholefood prenatal multi-vitamin, omega 3, calcium, you may also continue the maca and royal jelly. Let your body have a rest from the Vitex and the False Unicorn until after the cleanse is over. Your body needs this time to just focus on the cleanse. Maca and Royal Jelly are very nutritive and continue to be beneficial in that way during the cleanse.

False Unicorn root has not been researched very well, actually suprisingly very little. I think that many herbalists and natural prictioners advise against using False Unicorn during pregnancy because of this. False Unicorn has a stimulant action on the uterus, which could potentially in some women cause contractions. Sometimes heeding on the side of caution, especially if you have had previous miscarriages may be wise. False Unicorn is wonderful at encouraging a normal menstrual cycle, but so are other herbs like Vitex and Dong Quai, plus False Unicorn is endangered. Ask your health care provider about continuing this herb if you become pregnant.

Best Wishes!