I have a wheat allergy and have been advised by my GP that it is more important for me to take folic acid before we try for a baby as I can't eat folic acid enriched bread. Are there any other things I should also take to make up for the lack of wheat and gluten in my diet? My GP seemed to think not but she was also a bit puzzled aboput my allegry as it is quite rare. I also wondered how safe it is to take antihistamines and steroids during pregnancy as these are the drugs I'm given when I'm hospitalised during a reaction. I know I'd need to tell them I'm pregnant but am still curious. Sorry that was such a long question!!

I have a wheat allergy and have been advised by my GP that it is more important for me to take folic acid before we try for a baby as I can't eat folic acid enriched bread. Are there any other things I should also take to make up for the lack of wheat and gluten in my diet? My GP seemed to think not but she was also a bit puzzled aboput my allegry as it is quite rare. I also wondered how safe it is to take antihistamines and steroids during pregnancy as these are the drugs I'm given when I'm hospitalised during a reaction. I know I'd need to tell them I'm pregnant but am still curious. Sorry that was such a long question!!