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retsamelddir · Aug 31, 2016, 01:41 PM

My period was late (obviously) and a friend told me high doses of vitamin c can encourage it. She told me recommended dose was 6,000mg for a couple days. Well Im super tiny so took half that on day one and a 1000 on day 3. I started spotting , it stopped, gush of blood like I started so thought that was it but it stopped, another gush next day stopped, very light spotting day 4. well I know that's not my period which is what prompted the test and it was positive. I Google vitamin c and pregnancy ( I know should have done first ) and see it causes miscarriages. Now this positive was after bleeding stopped so I assume I'm still pregnant but will the baby be OK? Will it have problems? Please answer will call dr in am

Fr_Chuck · Aug 31, 2016, 05:39 PM

First your friend is stupid and you need to have better sense.

If there was gush of blood, most likely you are not now pregnant. How do you know you were to start with ? A positive test ?

You also need to worry about you, that excessive dose can cause kidney problems and even teeth issues. If you are still pregnant, you need to discuss this with your doctor.

DoulaLC · Aug 31, 2016, 06:04 PM

Keep in mind that Google is not always the best source for information. Anyone can create a website and you will often see information repeated from one site to another. This does not make it fact or researched based.

The amount you took was slightly above, then even below the limit considered to be a potential concern... and that would be mega dosing over a period of time.

Some spotting, and even bleeding, may sometimes occur in early pregnancy. While you should see your doctor or midwife about it, it isn't automatically a problem. It happens, and a pregnancy can continue just fine. The reason will be determined.

Saying that, miscarriage can be a possibility even with a positive test result right after as it takes a little time for the hcg level to drop low enough to no longer register a pregnancy. Again why you should be checked. Your doctor may suggest an early scan and blood work... which may be repeated in a week or so depending on results.

I wish you well!