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What vitamins can I take during pregnancy?

Joe Ford

What vitamins can I take during pregnancy?

Supplements considered safe during pregnancy

  • Prenatal vitamins. Prenatal vitamins are multivitamins that are specially formulated to meet the increased demand for micronutrients during pregnancy.
  • Folate.
  • Iron.
  • Vitamin D.
  • Magnesium.
  • Ginger.
  • Fish oil.
  • Probiotics.

What vitamins should I avoid during pregnancy?

Yes. If you’re pregnant, you should avoid supplements and multivitamins containing vitamin A (retinol) – as too much of it can harm your baby’s development. You should also avoid liver and liver products (including fish liver oil), as they are high in vitamin A.

When should I start taking vitamin D in pregnancy?

Vitamin D in pregnancy You should take 10 micrograms (400 IU) of vitamin D a day between October and early March to keep your bones and muscles healthy.

Can I take Vit D during pregnancy?

Vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy improves maternal vitamin D status and may reduce the risk of pre-eclampsia, low birthweight and preterm birth.

What causes low vitamin D in pregnancy?

Vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy While most nutrients in circulation increase during pregnancy, hemodilution may cause Vitamin D concentrations to decrease as early as 10 weeks gestation. Therefore, most pregnant women have low Vitamin D blood levels.

Can low vitamin D harm my unborn baby?

Adverse health outcomes such as preeclampsia, low birthweight, neonatal hypocalcemia, poor postnatal growth, bone fragility, and increased incidence of autoimmune diseases have been linked to low vitamin D levels during pregnancy and infancy.

Can vitamin D deficiency affect pregnancy?

Pregnant women who are deficient in vitamin D (blood serum level <50nm) are more likely to have pregnancy complications including pre-eclampsia, diabetes, preterm birth and small babies. Babies born with vitamin D deficiency may have affected bone growth or in severe cases rickets (flexible bones).