Low Progesterone in Early Pregnancy: What You Need to Know

Question
Hi,

I have just found out that I am 6 1/2 weeks pregnant, my dr said that from two blood tests my progesterone went down from 56 to 47, I am really worried and would like any advice as to if this is normal or can I take any extra precautions. They did say my Beta rose quite substantially though

Many thanks (a very worried 1st Mum)

Answer
Hello Dominique- please stop fretting. Even if there is something going amiss, there is NOTHING anyone can do about it at this point. Most women lose at least one pregnancy in their lifetime. Until a pregnancy is at least 12 weeks along, there should be NO attempts to save one that is trying to abort- there is likely a very GOOD reason and we should NOT be interfering. All YOU can do is remain serene, accepting and feeding yourself the very BEST in nutrition. NO sugar, NO junk, NO fast food, NO smoking or breathing around smoke. All the best- Cheri.