OleMissLass

I have been on a gluten-free diet for 3 years though I have not been very faithful to the program in the past few months. I am not immediately sensitive to gluten (delayed reaction - usually 2 days) so it's easy to dismiss the consequences at times. I also have hypothyroidism and migraines and am on medication to treat both. Neither of my doctors is a specialist on celiac (I live in a small town) so they don't give me very specific advice. I learn everything from books & the internet.

My husband and I want to start trying to get pregnant, but I am very nervous about this since the celiac and hypothyroidism both pose dangers to the fetus and can cause miscarriage. I'm 36 so I don't feel we can wait much longer. I've been back on the gluten-free diet for the past few weeks and have worked to be careful about what I eat. How long should I wait before going off the birth control? Does anyone have suggestions for making pregnancy successful while on a gluten-free diet? I would really appreciate any advice!