Melatonin and Pregnancy?

Question

Hi everyone, I take melatonin to sleep and I know it's something our bodies produce naturally but I'm not sure if it's safe to take during pregnancy? Online I get both yes and no answers and I just want to be sure it's safe before I take. Does anyone know? I'm not scheduled to go to my doctor until Sept 20th so I was hoping someone here might know. Thanks!

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My doctor told me not to take it.

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The research I have done has brought me to the conclusion that up to 10mg is safe, but most otc versions are much higher than that (I was taking 100mg!).  You can safely take Unisom in pregnancy if you are having trouble sleeping and don't find that the 10mg is enough.

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My doctor said huge no no.  Unisom is safe though.

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I was told no by my doctor because there isn't sufficent research to say yes. It's unethical to do medical testing on pregnant women, so there is a lot we don't know. My nutritionist suggested adding hemp seeds, they contain magnesium, to my diet. She said many people who think they need melatonin are actually magnesium deficient. I put 1-1.5 tbsp in my smoothie (you can sprinkle then on oatmeal or salad, they are actually pretty tasty). 
Other than getting up to pee, I have had no terrible sleeping. I would try this as a natural solution and see if it works before I would risk talking melatonin.

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I didn't ask about melatonin but I did talk to my doctor about insomnia and she suggested benedryl or tylonal pm. Someone on here also said zzzquil...

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I've heard no but you could always call and ask your doctor

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I was told no when I was pregnant. By both my doctor and pharmacists.

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