Without vitamins, no system can function in the body. Each vitamin has its own tasks. Pregnant women take vitamins(most often on the recommendation of a doctor) in the form of tablets, as part of all kinds of vitamin complexes.
There is a lot of information on this topic, advertising speaks eloquently about one or another useful quality of vitamins and biologically active food supplements.
Much less often you can find information about the dangers of vitamins during pregnancy or their complete uselessness, but there are some. Therefore, taking care of your health, it is important to make the right (first of all for yourself!) Decision about taking this or that drug, not expecting someone else's aunt-doctor (who, by the way, sometimes looks more attentively at the papers on the table than at the patient) verdict: "Take vitamins such and such!".
Pregnant women are concerned about the question: Do I need to take extra vitamins during pregnancy? And if so, which ones? Can you do without pills? Is proper nutrition sufficient for normal pregnancy and fetal development?
What is the dispute about, gentlemen?
Some may say that it is not at all necessary to take additional vitamins during pregnancy, enough to eat right.
They say that most of the vitamins are independently synthesized in our body, why take useless pills that are still not absorbed. Eat right and you won't need any pills.
Wait, gentlemen! Have you forgotten what time we live in? We are not in the mountains, where the purity of the air cannot be compared with the city air, not in the “farm near Dikanka” (I exaggerate, of course), where independently grown vegetables and fruits delight with their appearance and taste, not everyone has the opportunity (financial first of all) all the year round to eat freshly squeezed juices and seafood that have not gone through a long process of defrosting / freezing during transportation, meat that is not stuffed with preservatives and who knows what else.
The problem is that vitamins are destroyed by strong heating, and during cooking. one way or another, we lose some of the nutrients that are useful and so necessary for our body.
Therefore, you can argue for a long time, proving your innocence, but that’s not the point ... Anyway, everyone will remain with his opinion and will find evidence in his favor.
Is it really necessary to take vitamins for pregnant women?
Pregnancy is a special condition of a woman, in which her entire body begins to function differently. There are changes in metabolism, hormonal levels and even blood composition change!
Nobody seems to argue with this ... Nature has prudently arranged everything so that the child will get the most out of the possible. But this is already in your power: to provide an opportunity.
And the second point! Think about what will remain for mommy herself? Will she not look like a squeezed lemon after childbirth? How can a pregnant woman take care of her body so that its reserves are enough for at least two (mother + 1 child)?
None of the modern women (I'm not afraid of this loud and categorical conclusion) can boast of the presence in the body of a "full combat set" of all the necessary vitamins and minerals before pregnancy, not to mention during it, and even more so after.
Therefore, the question "Do I need to take additional vitamins for pregnant women?" gynecologists most often answer in the affirmative.
Most pregnant women are deficient in certain vitamins. Most common trio:
- B vitamins.
- Vitamin A.
- Vitamin C (ascorbic acid).
A sufficient amount of certain vitamins and minerals is the key to the full development of the embryo... Food products, unfortunately, cannot provide even those insignificant thousandths and millionths of a gram (for each vitamin and microelement, their values depend on age and other characteristics) that are so necessary for our body.
Any hypovitaminosis in pregnant women (lack of certain vitamins and minerals) can lead to undesirable consequences both for the pregnant woman herself and for the fetus. Therefore, during pregnancy, the first step is to adjust the diet.
Analyze your diet! Take a detailed blood test. Consult your doctor if it is worth taking a vitamin complex for a while or individual vitamins that you clearly lack.
Give preference to non-artificially synthesized vitamins, and those that are obtained from natural raw materials, biologically active food additives, where not only vitamins, but also other useful substances necessary for the body are combined in an easily digestible form. But you should not get too carried away, because an excess of vitamins is just as harmful as a lack.
"Vitamin" educational program for pregnant women ...
Vitamin B1 takes part in the development of the baby's nervous system, his internal organs, provides energy to the muscle and nervous tissues of the fetus.
If a pregnant woman feels constant weakness, gets tired quickly, she probably does not have enough vitamin B1.
This vitamin is rich in liver and kidneys, milk, rye and wheat bread, yeast, egg yolk.
Vitamin B2- it is protection against anemia and the formation of blood cells. If everything is in order with this vitamin in a pregnant woman, then the baby is protected from congenital anomalies and he is not threatened with premature birth.
Eat plenty of liver, meat, dairy products, eggs.
Vitamin B6- one of the most important for pregnant women. The demand for it increases by 30%. Vitamin B6 is responsible for protein metabolism between a pregnant woman and a fetus, ensures the development of important organs and systems of the baby. If pregnant women receive a sufficient amount of vitamin B6, they are not afraid of toxicosis.
If a pregnant woman suffers from nausea and vomiting, irritability, insomnia, poor appetite, there is clearly not enough pyridoxine (vitamin B6). If you notice that your teeth are sharply "flew", new foci of caries have appeared - it's time to lean on vitamin B6!
Eat wholemeal bread, liver and meat, beans and buckwheat porridge.
Vitamin B9(folic acid) is familiar to everyone. Without fail, it is prescribed to all pregnant women, it is even recommended to take it for some time before conception.
Folic acid is needed both by the mother (for the regeneration of cells of the whole organism) and by the fetus (it takes part in the formation of the brain, the synthesis of blood cells, and the development of all systems and organs of the child).
Lack of vitamin B9 can provoke the birth of a premature baby, defects in his nervous system and other congenital abnormalities.
Eating buckwheat and oatmeal, legumes (soybeans, beans, peas), mushrooms, cottage cheese, hard cheeses, millet, wholemeal bread, liver, a pregnant woman can, to one degree or another, replenish the reserves of this necessary vitamin.
Vitamin A necessary for the formation of the placenta, organs and tissues of the fetus. With its lack, a pregnant woman may feel dryness of the vagina, there is a decrease in immunity and a tendency to diseases of the respiratory system.
Eat carrots, butter, liver, cheese, eggs, apricots and dried apricots, rose hips, fish oil.
Vitamin C(ascorbic acid) is simply indispensable for strengthening the immune system and maintaining pregnancy. It participates in the formation of the placenta and is needed for the formation of bone and cartilage tissue of the fetus. Most importantly, vitamin C is essential for the proper absorption of iron!
If pregnant women are worried about toxicosis, a constant feeling of fatigue, vitamin C deficiency is clearly manifested.
Increase the amount of fruits and vegetables in your diet, especially citrus fruits, eat currants, raspberries, cabbage, red peppers, tomatoes, and parsley.
Vitamin E equally important for the fetus and the normal course of pregnancy. It helps to strengthen the immune system, protects against anemia and stress, and affects the endocrine system. It is often prescribed when there is a threat of miscarriage. it is indispensable for maintaining pregnancy.
The largest amount is found in vegetable oils. So more salad dressing with oil!
Vitamin D is responsible for the formation of bone tissue and the skeleton of the fetus, is needed for the work of the cardiovascular system, for the absorption of calcium and phosphorus, is the prevention of rickets in newborns.
If a pregnant woman complains of frequent leg cramps, nervousness, tooth decay, she probably does not have enough vitamin D.
It will not be possible to eat it in the right amount (very small doses are contained in food), it is better to spend more time in the sun (but in no case do not sunbathe on the beach for hours!).
Controversial issue ...
I will say one thing ... Dear mothers! Pregnant and not so pregnant (in the sense of already giving birth or just about to do it), think about your health! It is, first of all, a guarantee of the health of your future children.
Do not "give" them a bunch of troubles that could have been avoided, if you turn on the button in your head in due time, on which is written "brain". I'm trying to joke, however ... But seriously, approach the solution of the issue consciously, deliberately.
Lead a healthy lifestyle, try to eat right, do not be nervous, smile more often to the World and to yourself! At least try to decide for yourself what is important, necessary, acceptable to you.
And may your children (current and those who are just about to be born in the distant future) be happy and healthy.
Dear Readers! How was your pregnancy? Have you taken vitamins and vitamin complexes? What, in your opinion, should be present in the diet of pregnant women so that they and future babies feel 100% "fortified"? We are waiting for your answers in the comments!
Nowadays, and especially in a megalopolis, even good nutrition does not provide the expectant mother with that "set" of vitamins that are needed for the development of the baby and the normal course of pregnancy. According to statistics, vitamin deficiency is observed in 7-8 expectant mothers out of 10.
You can protect yourself and your baby from problems associated with a lack of vitamins by taking vitamin complexes.
The main thing is to know what to drink, in what dosage and for how long.
What vitamins are especially useful during pregnancy for the expectant mother and fetus?
A balanced diet is the basis of the foundations, and it is impossible to deviate from the correct diet during pregnancy a single step.
But the need for some vitamins in the expectant mother always increases, and not all of them can be scooped up from food (especially when). Before buying anything that suits the occasion at the pharmacy, you should see a doctor .
Only a specialist will be able to say for sure which vitamins will be superfluous, and which ones cannot be dispensed with. Remember that an excess of vitamins can become even more dangerous than a deficiency!
Especially useful vitamins - what a future mother cannot do without?
In the 1st trimester:
- Folic acid. It should be drunk already at the stage when you are just planning a baby. As a last resort - immediately after you saw the long-awaited (or unexpected) "2 red stripes". Timely intake of vitamin B9 is the prevention of hypovitaminosis, protection from accidental injuries of the spine in the crumbs, a "brick" in the construction of the psyche of the future baby. Lack of B9 is fraught with developmental defects. What products to look for: beef and chicken liver, spinach and lentils, asparagus. The daily dose is 400-600 mcg. Important: green tea significantly reduces the absorption of B9!
- Pyridoxine. One of the main helpers in relieving nausea, reducing anxiety and eliminating muscle spasms and cramps. And from the 8th week of pregnancy, vitamin B6 is also needed by the fetus for the development of the central nervous system.
- Vitamin A... It is an important component for fetal growth, development of vision, skeleton and nervous system. Important: exceeding the dose is fraught with heart disease and problems in the children's nervous system! Foods to look for: fish oil and liver, as well as vegetables / fruits in red / orange colors. Remember that vitamin A (as fat-soluble) should be consumed with sour cream or yogurt.
In the 2nd trimester:
- Vitamin D. The child's body is almost created, and for the rapid beginning of the growth of the fetus, substances are extremely necessary for the growth of bone tissue and the heart, as well as for the prevention of rickets. In addition, this vitamin contributes to the correct distribution of calcium with phosphorus. In the summer, it is quite possible to do without vitamin D (it is produced in the body on its own), but in winter, with a deficit of the sun, its intake is mandatory. Foods to look for: fish oil, red fish, egg yolk, milk and butter.
- Tocopherol. This vitamin contributes to the correct work of the placenta, which, when it ages, often causes a miscarriage. In addition, vitamin E is needed for metabolism and will not interfere with the planning stage to balance the monthly cycle. What products to look for: oils, peas, rose hips, tomatoes.
- Iodine. Usually it is prescribed in the 1st half of pregnancy, unless, of course, there is no thyroid disease in the anamnesis. Iodine is needed for metabolism, prevention of rapid weight gain, weakness, brittle hair, etc. What products to look for: sea salt, algae (including dried), sea fish. The daily dose is 200 mcg.
In the 3rd trimester:
- And again pyridoxine. At this time, the fetus grows rapidly, which contributes to the appearance of edema. Vitamin B6 will help prevent puffiness.
- Iron. With its deficiency, there is a decrease in uterine tone, the appearance of muscle weakness and the development of anemia. What products to look for: veal, fish and chicken eggs, as well as pork with beef, turkey and rabbit meat. Less tea and coffee - they reduce the rate of absorption of iron. If you drink it with natural juice (vitamin C will speed up its absorption). The daily dose is 30 mg.
- Vitamin C. It is necessary in the 1st and 3rd trimesters for the full development of the placenta, protection of maternal immunity, and the formation of membranes of the fetus / egg. What products to look for: citrus fruits and sauerkraut, greens and potatoes, black currants.
- Calcium. Any mother knows about the need for this element - it is needed for the proper development of the kidneys and the child's skeleton. You can, of course, put on curd with sour cream and cabbage, but you still cannot get as much calcium in the right amount - it should be taken additionally. Important: coffee and carbonated drinks interfere with the full absorption of the element, switch to other drinks. The daily dose is 250 mg.
Remember, that…
- Vitamin E the expectant mother needs until the very birth, as well as calcium with iron. But they should be taken separately.
- Vitamin C promotes better absorption of iron.
- Zinc with copper should not be taken with iron.
- Vitamin D will improve the absorption of calcium.
And the most important thing - do not prescribe vitamins yourself! See your doctor and strictly follow the regimen.
How to choose the right multivitamin for a pregnant woman?
There are so many vitamin complexes in modern pharmacies that the eyes run wide.
Which complex to take?
Well, of course the one that your doctor prescribes for you!
As for the most correct complex, it should contain:
- 250 mg calcium.
- 750 mcg vitamin A.
- 30 mg iron.
- 5 mcg vitamin D.
- 400 mcg folic acid.
- 50 mg vitamin C.
- 15 mg zinc.
- 2.6 μg B12 and 2 mg pyridoxine.
Higher dosages- a reason to be wary (these are enough for prevention).
What else do you need to remember?
- Iodine will be prescribed for mom separately. The norm is 200 mg.
- Maximum dose of vitamin A Is 4000 IU. Exceeding the dose provides a toxic effect.
- Calcium is taken separately. And even at other times, so as not to disrupt the absorption of each drug.
- Avoid dietary supplements. The requirements for them, as you know, are underestimated, and the exact dosages of the substances present are not fully verified, therefore be careful!
- In the absence of adequate regular nutrition.
- With previous diseases that are associated with a deficiency of B12 or iron.
- With low immunity.
- In case the previous pregnancy was interrupted or ended in miscarriage.
- With pathologies of the digestive or cardiovascular systems.
- With a cold or infectious disease during pregnancy.
- In case of multiple pregnancies.
- With any anomalies in the development of a previous pregnancy.
Vitamins - and pregnancy features
We figured out the excess and deficiency of vitamins.
It remains to recall only the special cases associated with taking vitamins during the period of "interesting situation":
- If you are a vegetarian and even more so a vegan , then you cannot do without additional intake of vitamins. You need fats, vitamin B12 and vitamin D, as well as folate, iodine, and iron.
- If you have a milk intolerance , then this product should be replaced with soy milk, lactose-free dairy products or calcium tablets.
- If you vomit frequently , vitamin B6, which should be taken after meals, will help alleviate its intensity.
- If you live in a low-sun region or wear a hijab , be sure to include vitamin D3 in your diet.
- If you are an athlete then it is possible that you have a decrease in blood sugar. Which, in turn, leads to a deterioration in the quality of assimilation of the necessary substances by your crumbs. Therefore, carbohydrates should be increased in the diet, and sports mixtures should be postponed until better times (they can be toxic to the fetus due to high dosages).
- If you are waiting , then additional vitamins are needed: B6 - 2 mg / day, iron and, of course, folic acid (1 mg / day).
The site site warns: the information is provided for informational purposes only, and is not a medical recommendation. Do not under any circumstances self-medicate, and do not prescribe vitamins to yourself! Be sure to consult your doctor!
According to studies that have been repeatedly conducted by the WHO, women expecting a baby with adequate nutrition need to take only pregnant women with iron and folic acid in the composition.
But if the diet of a pregnant woman does not correspond to the recommendations of doctors, then in addition to the substances listed above, multivitamins should also be taken: they will make up for the lack of components necessary for the normal development of the child.
The prescription of specific drugs is carried out taking into account:
- the individual characteristics of each woman;
- medical biography;
- age;
- working conditions;
- chronic gastrointestinal diseases;
- the presence of bad habits;
- climatic conditions.
Taking multivitamins is required if a woman bears more than one fetus, as well as when it occurs less than 2 years after the previous one.
But there are also opponents of the claim that pregnant women should take synthetic drugs. They believe that a woman in a position can receive all the necessary substances from food, as, in fact, it happened in the days of our ancestors.
However, today this statement is not very logical, since the quality of the products leaves much to be desired. And therefore, you should not risk your health or the condition of the baby.
Vitamins essential for pregnancy
Currently, scientists name 13 vitamins that have a certain effect on the human body.
All of them are extremely important for the biochemical and physiological processes occurring in the body, and the prevention of various disorders in cells. During pregnancy, a woman most needs the following vitamins and chemical elements (in total there are 7 of them):
- Vitamin A. Important for the development of bone tissue, retina, promotes the production of red blood cells.
- Vitamin B9 (folic acid). It is necessary for the formation of the brain of the unborn baby, it also contributes to the correct development of the placenta, serves as the prevention of miscarriages, frozen pregnancies and embryo defects.
- Vitamin C. Increases resistance to pathogenic bacteria, promotes the absorption of iron.
- Vitamin E. It is important for the development of the placenta, regulation of blood circulation, prepares the baby's lungs for action, minimizes the risk of anemia.
- Calcium. It is a part of bone, connective tissue, dentin, promotes the proper development of internal organs, skin, eyes.
- Iodine. Helps the fetus receive hormones from the mother's body, ensures the correct formation of the brain, genitals, heart muscle, ODA.
- Iron. It is necessary for the prevention of anemia, with its participation, oxygen is delivered to the developing fetus.
Ideally, vitamins for pregnant women should contain all of the above substances. If any additional components are required, a doctor prescribes them according to indications.
What are the features of vitamins for pregnant women
Multivitamin complexes that should be used during pregnancy differ from the usual ones. Therefore, it is necessary to drink only special preparations. At the same time, the reviews of friends about which vitamins are the best during pregnancy should not be a determining criterion.
Read the instructions carefully before taking vitamins
After all, what suits one woman does not necessarily work properly on another. It should not be ruled out that there may be an excess of any elements in the body of a pregnant woman (which is no better than their deficiency).
In this case, the question of whether to drink these or those vitamin preparations at all can be answered exclusively by the doctor on the basis of the tests prescribed for the pregnant woman.
When deciding which vitamins are best to take during pregnancy, you must also take into account the development period of the baby. After all, the child is gradually increasing and, therefore, the woman needs more and more vital elements. Usually, taking a vitamin preparation is prescribed after the first trimester of pregnancy, according to the indications.
What should be included in vitamins for pregnant women
The multivitamins indicated for use by pregnant women should not contain:
- folic acid (it is prescribed even before pregnancy, at the planning stage);
- iodine (it should be noted that in complexes its content usually does not exceed 150 μg, this amount is not enough for a pregnant woman, therefore, to replenish iodine in the body, it is required to use an additional iodine-containing preparation or to include appropriate foods in food).
- calcium (without it, the correct formation of the baby's skeleton is impossible).
What amount of vitamins is considered optimal when carrying a child
It is for women carrying a child that the norm of vitamins indicated for use is as follows:
- A - up to 2500 IU;
- B1 - 1.5-2.0 mg;
- B2 - 1.5-2.0 mg;
- B3 - 15-20 mg;
- B5 - 4-7 mg;
- B6 - 2.5 mg;
- B9 - 0.8-1 mg;
- B12 - 3.0-4.0 mcg;
- D - 400-600 IU;
- E - 10-15 IU;
- C - 70-100 mg;
- K - 65-80 mcg;
- H - 30-100 mcg.
And the norm of trace elements that should enter the body of the expectant mother is:
- iron (30-60 mg);
- magnesium (320-355 mg);
- calcium (1000-1200 mg);
- phosphorus (1200 mg).
Vitamins by trimester
As the child grows and develops in the womb, the needs for certain substances that come from the outside also change. Therefore, a deficiency or, on the contrary, an excess of vitamins and nutrients can lead to very unpleasant consequences, both for the fetus and for the health of the woman herself.
Folic acid is not only taken during pregnancy, but also during the planning stage.
1st trimester
During this period, the child's nervous system is being laid. For this process to end favorably, a sufficient amount of folic acid must enter the mother's body.
And the prevention of toxicosis, increased nervousness and convulsions of pregnant women is facilitated by the intake of vitamin B6. He is prescribed from the third month of gestation. For better absorption, the vitamin is taken together with magnesium.
Vitamin A begins to be drunk at the end of the 3rd month of pregnancy and continues to do so. From this time on, the fetus grows more intensively and it is very important that the correct proportions of the embryo are observed during further development.
You can not take several multivitamin complexes at once.
2nd trimester
At this time, to ensure the active growth of the baby, the pregnant woman urgently needs vitamin D. Its deficiency is fraught with the formation of intrauterine rickets, the incorrect formation of the child's ODA.
Vitamin E, taken by a woman during this period of pregnancy, favors the growth and development of the baby, and also ensures optimal distensibility of the uterus, normal functioning of the placenta and minimizes the risk of premature birth.
By the end of the 3rd month of pregnancy, the woman, and therefore the baby, needs more iron and calcium, which are actively spent on building the skeletal system and the formation of baby blood cells.
Last trimester
At this time, you can cancel the intake of vitamin B9, since the need for it comes to naught.
Until the very birth, a woman needs to take vitamins B6, E, calcium and iron preparations - all of them help support the fetus at the completion of the formation of internal organs and serve as prevention of developmental delays.
The diet of a pregnant woman should be balanced and should not contain harmful products.
Popular vitamin and mineral complexes
Women planning the birth of a baby and taking responsibility for their own health should heed medical recommendations regarding the use of a complex of vitamins for pregnant women.
Modern pharmacological companies offer a large selection of drugs to maintain the health of the mother and the full development of the body of the future newborn. It is difficult to say which one is better or worse - each tool has a useful composition aimed at solving a particular problem.
Complivit Mom
This drug will be useful for nursing mothers (its components are absorbed into breast milk, which provides the baby with useful substances, minerals), as well as those women who are just planning a pregnancy. And, of course, the composition of the vitamin complex fully corresponds to the physiological needs of the female body during the period of bearing a child.
In addition to the fact that the pills provide the expectant mother with useful substances by 75%, they are also very pleasant to take (and this is especially important if a woman suffers from toxicosis), thanks to citric acid and sugar in the composition.
Alphabet
The peculiarity of the preparation is that one blister contains pills of 3 colors. Each of them is intended for use in the allotted time for this: morning, afternoon and evening.
The tablets contain a specific list of biologically active elements and vitamins that are absorbed best at a specific time of the day.
Vitrum
The drug, intended for pregnant women, was developed by US pharmacists and exists in 2 forms: Prenatal and Forte. They differ in their composition and percentage of components.
Both versions are rich in all vitamins necessary for the body of a future mother, as well as macro- and microelements. However, Vitrum Forte has a wider range of useful substances in its composition: so, in addition to calcium, iron, zinc, the drug also contains molybdenum, selenium, chromium, calcium pantothenate, biotin, iodine, beta-carotene, copper oxide, manganese.
Vitrum Prenatal is shown as a prophylactic agent during pregnancy, and Forte's purpose is to solve very specific problems characteristic of the physiological state of a woman who is expecting a baby.
Femibion
It is a complex that is rich in vitamin B9 and essential minerals. An additional element is also included in the composition of the product - metafoline, which is the active form of vitamin B9 and is absorbed better than folic acid in its usual form. In particular, the drug is prescribed to those patients whose body is not able to fully absorb B9.
The drug is produced in 2 forms: marked "1" - it should be taken when planning conception, and in the first 3 months of gestation; and marked "2" - the reception is indicated from the 4th month of pregnancy.
Pregnakea
The composition of the drug includes the usual set of vitamins and minerals, however, Pregnakea lacks calcium, therefore, if the female body experiences a deficiency of this particular macroelement most of all, then the drug will not work.
For the rest, one capsule of the drug per day is enough to increase the immunity of a pregnant woman, her physical activity, and also to regulate metabolic processes. In addition, Pregnakea is a worthy remedy for preventing fetal malformations.
Only a doctor can find the right vitamins
Materna
A feature of this drug (coated tablets) is the optimal selection of the combination and concentration of the necessary vitamins (B9, B5, B12, B2, B1, B6, C, E, D) in combination with biologically important active elements (iodine, chromium, selenium, iron , manganese, zinc, calcium - the latter is especially valuable, because its deficiency is acutely felt in the last months of pregnancy).
The dose and regimen of taking the drug is determined by the doctor.
Elevit
The multivitamin complex in the form of grayish-yellow tablets includes: 12 vitamins (A, E, D3, C, group B, PP), 7 minerals (manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, calcium, zinc, copper).
Each substance in the composition is carefully dosed in accordance with the needs of the body of the expectant mother and the growing fetus.
Elevit is prescribed for the prevention of hypovitaminosis in women with malnutrition, and in connection with individual indications.
Multi-tabs Perinatal
The composition of the complex, rich in vitamins and minerals (in particular, Multi - tabs is the optimal concentration of folic acid and iodine) provides the mother's body with everything necessary for the harmonious formation of the fetus, easy gestation, prevents stillbirth, vascular disorders of the embryo, and also contributes to good health and excellent mood women.
The tablets are taken without chewing and washed down with plenty of water for better absorption. This is done once a day.
Other vitamin complexes
The list does not end with the above multivitamin complexes. The composition of such drugs is largely the same, but every woman expecting a baby is free to choose a remedy for herself that will not cause allergic reactions and, of course, is acceptable in terms of the financial capabilities of the family.
In particular, pharmacies also offer the following:
- Amway;
- Magnelis;
- Orthomol;
- Pregnavit;
- Emphetal;
- Fertilovit;
- Pregnazon.
What are the benefits of vitamin tablets? With them, precise control and regulation of the dose of useful components is possible. After all, including in the diet food with such substances in the composition, this is not easy to do.
It should be noted that all iron-containing preparations can stain the feces and urine of a pregnant woman in a dark color - this should not alarm the woman.
The best vitamins for pregnant women, reviews
If, for some reason, you do not have the opportunity to have a balanced and healthy diet - whether due to a lack of time for frequent cooking, a busy work schedule, or a lack of funds - taking vitamins will solve the problem of saturation of the body, and, consequently, of the unborn child. And to determine the best vitamins for pregnant women - to help the reviews of women who took medications during gestation.
You can highlight for yourself both the advantages and disadvantages of the presented vitamin complexes, and then choose the most suitable option.
Proper nutrition will help provide a woman with vitamins, but not to the fullest.
"Alphabet"
Advantages:
- the interaction of microelements contained in the preparation has been taken into account;
- since the tablets are multi-colored, in case of allergies, you can stop using the pills of a certain color;
- contains the largest amount of iodine in comparison with other preparations of a similar orientation, therefore, this mineral will not have to be taken additionally.
Cons: insufficient content of vitamin B9, so you will have to provide additional intake of it for at least 3 months of pregnancy.
"VitrumPrenatal"
Advantages:
- high iron content, the intake of which serves as the prevention of anemia and helps to treat it in the initial stages of development;
- the optimal amount of vitamin B9.
Disadvantage: lack of iodine, although this disadvantage is compensated by the drug "VitrumPrenatal Forte".
"Materna"
Advantages: the optimal amount of iodine and vitamin B9.
The disadvantage (and it is very significant): high saturation with vitamins A and B, which often leads to allergic reactions.
"Pregnavit"
Advantages: provides the body with all the necessary vitamins during pregnancy.
Disadvantage: iodine is also absent, therefore, additional intake of preparations containing this mineral is required.
Iodine is extremely important for a pregnant woman.
"ElevitPrenatal"
Advantages:
- rich in magnesium (this is the best prevention of a possible miscarriage);
- improves blood circulation.
There were no shortcomings in the reviews.
Femibion
Advantages: it is considered the best drug today, containing all the elements important during pregnancy. Therefore, there is no need for additional intake of appropriate drugs.
Disadvantage: this mainly concerns not the characteristics of the composition of the drug, but its high cost.
After weighing and comparing all the pros and cons, you should not forget that any multivitamin complex (and this does not depend on its quality) has its own contraindications. Therefore, choosing the best vitamins for pregnant women, as well as determining the methods of their use, should only be a doctor who observes a woman while waiting for a baby.
Vitamins that are allocated to pregnant women for free
At present, in Russia, the law provides for the provision of vitamins for pregnant women free of charge. This is done in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations.
They, in particular, indicate that women expecting a child have the opportunity to receive free vitamins, calcium and iron preparations (all of which are included in a special list) for an amount not exceeding 30% of the cost of the birth certificate.
It is not difficult to get free vitamins: for this, a gynecologist must write a special prescription for a woman, and it must be used within 10 days in a state pharmacy in the area where the women's consultation is located.
You can get a prescription from your gynecologist for free prenatal vitamins
The only aspect that somewhat limits the provision of free vitamins to pregnant women is the following. The procedure for issuing such drugs is carried out by territorial medical associations.
Each of them, unfortunately, is funded in different ways (it depends on the number of people attached to it), respectively, and the situation with the provision of free vitamin supplements to pregnant women may also be different.
In some antenatal clinics, the issuance is made to all pregnant women in the amount they need. And in others, where there is no sufficient funding, vitamins are given free of charge only to certain categories of women expecting a baby: large, unemployed, etc.
Currently, the following vitamins and other preparations are available free of charge:
- Alpha Tocopherol Acetate Capsules;
- Beviplex dragee;
- Bio-Max tablets;
- Vitamin E and Vitamin E Zentiva;
- Vitrum vitamin E;
- Vitaspectrum tablets;
- Vitatress tablets;
- Vitrum tablets;
- VitrumPrenatal, VitrumPrenatal forte and Vitrum Superstress tablets;
- Doppelhertz vitamin E;
- Hexavit dragee;
- Gendevit dragee;
- Glutamevit tablets;
- Zitrum vitamin E;
- Iodine balance;
- Iodomarin;
- Potassium iodide;
- Complivit, Complivit Mom, Complivit Active tablets;
- Maltofer solution and tablets for oral administration;
- Megadine and Megadine
- Microiodide;
- Multimax tablets;
- Multi-Tabs Active, Multi-Tabs Intensive, Multi-Tabs Classic and Multi-Tabs;
- Perinatal tablets;
- Dragee multivitamin;
- Revit and Revit-UVI dragee;
- Selmevit tablets;
- Supradin tablets;
- Teravit, TeravitAntistress, TeravitPregna tablets;
- Tocopherocaps;
- Tocopherol acetate 5%, 10% and 30% solution;
- Tri-Vi Plus tablets;
- Undevit and Undevit-UVI dragee;
- Fenuls Complex;
- Ferretab complex;
- Ferrovit and Ferrovit forte tablets;
- Folic acid tablets;
- ElevitPrenatal tablets.
Often, women in a position decide to take the so-called fish oil, but its reception must be agreed with the doctor
Why is it important to choose vitamin preparations with a doctor
Do not forget that any multivitamin complex cannot be a harmless drug, and without consulting a doctor, the expectant mother should not prescribe anything for herself. Since both the excess of substances and their deficiency are fraught with serious consequences for the fetus and mother.
And if a vitamin preparation is prescribed by a gynecologist, the prescribed dosage should be strictly adhered to.
It is also worth remembering that often the use of such pharmaceutical drugs entails the appearance of allergic reactions. In such cases, the doctor revises his appointment and selects the means for the pregnant woman that will be well tolerated by her body.
Instead of a conclusion
The purpose of multivitamins, which can be freely purchased in pharmacies, is exclusively prevention. That is, they cannot be used as a method of treating diseases that develop from a deficiency of vitamins and nutrients. When, according to medical recommendations, they do not cause an overdose.
Do not forget the following: like any drug with many active ingredients in its composition, multivitamins can cause allergic reactions.
One more important nuance should be noted: during pregnancy, it is not recommended to take several drugs at once, containing a complex of vitamins and biologically active substances.
Rarely, when the diet of a pregnant woman is sufficiently balanced, therefore, taking vitamins is required
As for whether it is generally worth taking vitamin complexes for a period of up to 3 months of pregnancy, or it is enough to limit the intake of drugs containing specific vitamins, then the opinions of experts are divided.
So, obstetrician gynecologists who are negative about the embryo being exposed to additional exposure to chemicals are advised to stop taking multivitamins.
Other doctors, on the contrary, are supporters of early vitamin prophylaxis, referring to the fact that scientists have not proven the harmful effects of these drugs on the development of the embryo.
Therefore, the final decision should still remain with the expectant mother.
Prenatal vitamins
What vitamins to drink during pregnancy are of interest to almost all expectant mothers. Pharmacies sell a range of vitamin supplements especially for women in interesting situations. But which one should I buy and should I? There is no agreement between doctors on this issue. It is believed that during the period of bearing a child, especially if it falls on the spring-winter period of the year, the mother's immunity is weak, the products contain few vitamins, and therefore the supplement is required. Proponents of evidence-based medicine claim that it is not necessary to take complex vitamins during pregnancy. And additionally, all expectant mothers need only 2 drugs (trace elements). These are folic acid and potassium iodide.
Folic acid. It is necessary for the development of the child's circulatory and immune systems. A lack of this vitamin can lead to neural tube pathologies in a child, that is, to the birth of a disabled child. Folic acid is contained in small amounts in citrus fruits, legumes, bread, yeast, herbs, etc. But even when using these products, many people have a deficiency of this microelement. From tablets, that is, synthetically created, the vitamin is absorbed much better in this case. That is why, women are advised to start drinking vitamins when planning pregnancy and continue taking them for the first two trimesters. It should also be borne in mind that anticonvulsant and antimalarial drugs can interfere with the absorption of folic acid. A woman is recommended to take 0.4 mg of vitamin per day. If a woman has diabetes or epilepsy, the dosage should be increased 2.5 times - that is, up to 1 g. If a woman has already carried / gave birth to children with neural tube defects, the recommended dose is 10 times higher - 4 grams per day.
Potassium iodide- this is the familiar to our hearing "iodomarin". A trace element necessary for the good functioning of the thyroid gland. For prophylactic purposes, it should be taken by expectant mothers at a dosage of 200 mcg per day. It is recommended to take the entire pregnancy and the period of breastfeeding.
Another trace element that may be needed during pregnancy is iron. It is prescribed for iron deficiency anemia, when the hemoglobin in the blood is below normal precisely because of the lack of this trace element. This condition is dangerous for both the mother and the child, who in such a situation often suffers from hypoxia - a lack of oxygen. Iron can be obtained from foods. They are rich in meat products, dried legumes, as well as any food cooked in cast-iron dishes (if you don't cook in it, it's not too late to start, because this is very useful).
These are essential vitamins for pregnant women, the lack of which can really occur. Below we list all the vitamins and minerals necessary for the female and child's body, their approximate amount recommended during childbearing, as well as in which products they are contained.
Vitamins
Vitamin A. 1.5 mg per day. Overdose can occur when taking a synthetic analogue of this vitamin, and this is dangerous, as it can lead to malformations in the fetus. To avoid a lack of this vitamin in the body, you should introduce the following products into your diet (you can part of them): green and yellow vegetables and fruits (peas, carrots, herbs, pumpkin, apples, apricots, tomatoes, sea buckthorn, etc.), fish fat, caviar, beef liver, egg yolk, dairy products.
Vitamin B1 (thiamine). The daily dose is 1.5 mg. Its deficiency is extremely rare, as our daily foods are rich in thiamine. Only tea and coffee can interfere with the absorption of thiamine from familiar foods. With a deficiency of vitamin B1, in severe cases, paralysis of the limbs, muscle atrophy, disorders of the digestive and cardiovascular systems can occur. In case of an overdose of a vitamin (it can occur only with numerous injections of a vitamin), anaphylactic shock is possible. Thiamine is found in white bread, beans, cabbage, potatoes, milk, spinach and many other foods. Thanks to thiamine, the systematic work of the digestive, nervous systems and heart is carried out.
Vitamin B2 (riboflamin). The norm during pregnancy is 1.6 mg per day. This vitamin has a direct effect on the thyroid gland and beauty. Vitamin deficiency leads to hair loss and thinning, peeling nails. With a deficiency of vitamin B2, a woman may experience photophobia, severe leg pain. Seborrheic dermatitis, neurological diseases, cataracts, etc. are exacerbated. This vitamin contains animal liver, yeast, mushrooms, many varieties of cabbage, buckwheat, milk. An excess of vitamin B2 is not as dangerous as an overdose of vitamin A. The excess is rapidly excreted in the urine.
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine). The recommended intake during pregnancy is 2.2 mg. Pyridoxine is a kind of accelerator of amino acid and fat metabolism, improves brain function. Vitamin deficiency manifests itself in disorders of the central nervous system: convulsions, dizziness, fainting. Pyridoxine is contained in many products, for example, in walnuts, hazelnuts, carrots, strawberries, liver, fish, legumes, cereals, etc. The absorption of the vitamin decreases when smoking and drinking alcoholic beverages.
Vitamin B12. During pregnancy, the body's daily need for it is 2.2 mcg per day. Deficiency of this vitamin (symptom - tingling and numbness of fingers, neurological disorders) occurs extremely rarely, only in strict vegetarians (they need additional intake of vitamin tablets) who do not consume animal products at all. With a B12 deficiency, some types of anemia can occur. To avoid vitamin B12 deficiency, eat meat, liver and kidneys are especially recommended.
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid). Consume 60 mg daily. Ascorbic acid deficiency is rare. All vegetables and fruits contain ascorbic acid, but in different concentrations. The highest concentration of vitamin C in cherries, rose hips, bell peppers, parsley, black currants, sea buckthorn. Not so long ago, it was believed that vitamin C strengthens the immune system, and taking it during a cold can help a quicker cure. However, this version has not received confirmation from research.
Vitamin D. The recommended dosage for expectant mothers is 400 IU per day. If a person experiences a long-term deficiency of this vitamin, he is more susceptible to cancer, osteoporosis. Hypervitaminosis is rare and is caused by the simultaneous intake of large doses of calcium along with a calcium-fortified diet. Vitamin D is produced by exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun. Therefore, the lack of this vitamin rarely occurs in the warm season. A useful recommendation is to be outdoors, in the shade before 10 am and after 5 pm. It's enough. From food, you should eat in small quantities fatty fish, butter, cheese, dairy and sour milk products, mushrooms. Vitamin D deficiency is a problem for all vegetarians. During pregnancy, they need additional vitamin intake.
Vitamin E. The norm during pregnancy is 10 mg per day. It used to be thought that a deficiency triggers miscarriage, premature birth and preeclampsia. But research has not confirmed this. But there is information that with its lack, a newborn may have hemolytic anemia - premature destruction of red blood cells, a rare pathology. Vitamin E is found in animal proteins and fats.
Vitamin K. The norm during pregnancy is 65 mg per day. With a vitamin deficiency, bleeding is possible. And an excess can lead to the formation of blood clots in the vessels. Vitamin K is found in green leafy vegetables such as cabbage and spinach. And also in cereals, milk, eggs, olive oil, meat. And in some fruits like banana, kiwi, avocado.
Vitamin PP. Niacin (nicotinic acid). The norm during pregnancy is 17 mcg per day. Vitamin helps fight bad cholesterol, has deointoxidant properties. The shortage occurs in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, sudden weight loss, prolonged stress, cancer, thyroid dysfunction. This vitamin is contained in fish, nuts, poultry.
Trace elements
Calcium. Its norm for a pregnant woman is 1000 mg per day. Deficiency rarely occurs with adequate nutrition, and vitamin supplementation is recommended only in extreme cases. Calcium plays an important role in the formation, strengthening of the child's skeletal system, and mainly in the third trimester of pregnancy. There is a connection between calcium and vitamin D. The lack of the latter negatively affects the absorption of calcium. Calcium, contrary to popular belief, is found not only in dairy and fermented milk products, but also in most vegetables, fruits, a lot of it in cheese (including feta cheese), sesame, sunflower seeds. But little in legumes, bread, beets, carrots. Calcium deficiency can manifest itself, for example, in tooth decay during pregnancy, with proper care.
Sodium. Its deficiency can occur only with strict diets, fasting, vomiting, diarrhea. With prolonged sodium deficiency, a woman may experience seizures and other neurological disorders. Contains sodium in salt. But despite this, you should not use a lot of salt. It is necessary to add food to a minimum, since salt is included in almost all products from our table.
Phosphorus. The recommended rate for all categories of women is 1000 mg per day. It is well replenished with the usual food. Phosphorus poisoning is much more dangerous. Phosphorus is contained in vegetables, fruits, herbs, animal products (included in their proteins).
Zinc. The norm for pregnant women is 15 mg per day. Zinc deficiency can occur with the additional intake of copper and / or iron preparations. Zinc is very important in the first trimester of pregnancy, as it is a direct participant in the metabolism of protein and nucleic acids. We obtain zinc from bread, fruits, vegetables, honey, beef liver, some types of fish and many other products. The highest zinc content was found in oysters.
Carrying a baby- it is not only joy and excitement for every woman, her body is under great stress during this period. The expectant mother has to supply the necessary nutrients not only to her body, but also to the child's body. Therefore, these need additional vitamins and minerals. Often, doctors offer a woman several vitamin complexes to choose from. To choose the right drug based on its action and cost, I hope this article will help you. Below are the most popular and effective multivitamin complexes for expectant mothers.
Before describing individual preparations, it is necessary to understand how they differ from conventional vitamin complexes. The first difference is the composition carefully developed by scientists, it has long been known how much and what nutrients the body of a pregnant woman and an unborn child may lack.
One of the most important micronutrients is calcium, which maintains the normal state of the bones of the expectant mother and is responsible for the formation of the baby's skeleton, therefore, vitamins for pregnant women contain much more calcium, they also have 2 times more folic acid, etc. Manufacturers add other beneficial substances in accordance with the research of scientists in each specific country.
It is no secret that certain foods prevail in the diet of people in different countries of the world, as a result of some nutrients there may be an excess, some deficiency. Therefore, Russian women should not immediately sweep aside domestically produced drugs, it is in them that the peculiarities of our nutrition are better taken into account.
The best vitamins for pregnant women
Of course, in general, the composition of various vitamin and mineral complexes does not differ much, because manufacturers in such a responsible business are guided not by their own preferences, but by the general needs of the mother and baby. The main difference between vitamins for pregnant women Is the price and the presence or absence of the controversial components.
Some manufacturers do not add calcium, some iodine, although doctors are more inclined to believe that these substances are necessary for both the mother and the unborn child. But it is not necessary to compensate for the lack of iodine and calcium with chemical vitamins, it is enough to slightly correct the diet - to introduce additional fish, seaweed, apples, cottage cheese and other foods rich in these substances. However, recently scientists began to argue that calcium is poorly absorbed from foods and it is best for pregnant women to take it additionally, preferably in combination with vitamin D3.
Therefore, vitamins for pregnant women which company to choose is decided by the expectant mother herself, together with the attending physician. Below is a rating of the best vitamins for pregnant women, based on the recommendations of doctors and reviews of expectant mothers.
Elevit Pronatal
The most popular vitamins for pregnant women, they are often prescribed by gynecologists and future mothers advise each other. The complex is produced in France by Roche. The biggest plus of this drug is a good balance of micro and macro elements. Also, Elevit Pronatal contains almost all nutrients and vitamins necessary for pregnant women. Only iodine is not found there, if the expectant mother needs it, she will have to take it separately or choose another drug. Elevit can be started when planning a pregnancy and can be stopped at the same time as breastfeeding is stopped.
Mothers' comments on the drug are mostly positive, Elevit prevents hair loss, brittle nails, increases stress resistance and makes the expectant mother more active, practically does not cause taxicosis.
The disadvantages of the drug are its high price, the course will cost 6-7 thousand rubles and large rough pills that are quite difficult to swallow. The drug also contains magnesium, which relaxes the uterus, so its intake is not desirable for women with a threat of miscarriage. Sometimes Elevit calls out a side effect - constipation, and the female body can also give out an allergy to any of the components of the drug. Dark colored stools are normal with these vitamins and will fade over time.
Vitrum Prenatal
The manufacturer of this complex is the American company Unifarm Inc. Vitamins are produced specifically for pregnant and lactating mothers. The content of iron and, in Vitrum Prenatal, is increased. An increased dose of calcium in tandem with vitamin D3 promotes the development of a strong skeleton in a baby and prevents the destruction of bones and teeth in a pregnant woman.
This drug also does not contain iodine, if iodine is still needed, then you can take Vitrum Prenatal Forte, in addition to iodine, it also contains B vitamins, betacorotin, magnesium, copper, chromium and selenium. Both those and other vitamins are allowed to be taken for a long time. Therefore, Vitrum Prenatal and Vitrum Prenatal Forte can be taken throughout the entire period of gestation and breastfeeding.
The disadvantages of Vitrum include the same high cost of vitamins and the large size of the tablets.
Vitamin and mineral complex for pregnant women Femibion
Vitamins of Austrian origin, manufacturer Merck KGaA & Co. This manufacturer has divided the vitamin complex depending on the gestational age.
Femibion I- prescribed during pregnancy planning and early pregnancy
Femibion II- prescribed from the 3rd month of pregnancy.
The drug is interesting in that it has a different composition depending on what nutrients are needed by women at different stages of pregnancy. The uniqueness of its composition is that folic acid is added in its active form, metafoline, it is he who is absorbed by the body best of all. Folic acid plays a very important role during pregnancy, it is responsible for the proper formation of immunity and the circulatory system of the unborn child, and also normalizes the function of the ovaries in the mother.
Femibion does not contain vitamin A, which in large quantities is extremely dangerous for pregnant women, because it can lead to fetal malformations.
Femibion I is available in tablets, and Femibion II is in tablets and capsules, you need to take both a capsule and a tablet daily with meals.
Femibion is well tolerated by pregnant women, due to differences in composition, side effects are minimized. But still, in some women, Femibion can cause allergies, headaches and asthenic syndrome.
This drug is also quite expensive, and the second phase vitamins are 2 times more expensive.
Vitamins Alphabet for pregnant women
Vitamins Alphabet "Mom's health", are produced by a domestic pharmaceutical company. The complex is intended for pregnant and lactating women. The difference between these vitamins from the previous complexes is that 3 tablets are needed for daily intake, for convenience they differ in color - white, blue and pink. Similar "splitting up" vitamins are made for their better assimilation and to improve tolerance, each tablet contains only vitamins and microelements that are compatible with each other. Also, if you are allergic to some vitamins, for example, E, this tablet can be excluded from the daily intake.
Colored tablets can be taken in any order, but preferably with meals.
The advantages of the drug include its good composition and low cost, the optimal combination of vitamins B12 and B6 minimizes the likelihood of allergies. Of the shortcomings, some expectant mothers note the not very convenient form of 3-fold reception, often women forget to take them.
Complivit "Trimestrum"
Inexpensive domestic complex of drugs, produced separately for each trimester of pregnancy. Names "Trimester 1", "Trimester 2", "Trimester 3", speak for themselves. The vitamins of the first stage can be taken already during pregnancy planning. The tablets of each complex contain exactly the amount of vitamins and minerals that a woman needs at this stage of bearing a child. The Trimester 1 complex contains a lot of folic acid, which is necessary at the stage of fetal formation, in the second and third trimesters this is no longer necessary, therefore the content of folic acid in Trimester 2 and 3 is within the daily norm, but the content of other nutrients is higher. Due to the lack of iodine in the composition, these vitamins can be taken by pregnant women with increased thyroid function.
This domestic manufacturer has another drug for pregnant women, Complivit Mom, there is no division by trimesters.
Vitamins for pregnant women Complivit have several important advantages - good quality at an affordable price, small tablets that do not cause difficulties when taken. Plus, the daily dose of vitamins is contained in just one tablet, you do not need to take pills several times a day.
True, the reviews of expectant mothers about the drug are not unambiguous, some note an increase in toxicosis, digestive problems and allergies.
A budget drug of German production, contains the main vitamins of groups A, B, C and D, plus calcium and iron. The order of admission depends on the duration of pregnancy. The number of tablets is equal to the trimester of pregnancy, in the first - one, in the second - two, in the third - 3. The gynecologist can change the daily dose, depending on the balance of nutrition of the expectant mother. Take vitamins with meals with plenty of water.
The indisputable advantages of the Pregnavit vitamins include its balanced composition, low price, convenient intake in the form of capsules, the drug can be bought at almost any pharmacy. Vitamins have a positive effect on the condition of the skin, nails and hair.
Of the minuses, the most often mentioned are the absence of iodine in the Pregnavit composition and the presence of dyes in the shell, which can occasionally lead to allergies. Having to take it strictly after meals can also cause discomfort.
Multi-Tabs for pregnant women
For the domestic market, Multi-Tabs is produced mainly in Russia using Danish technology. This is also they, the complex contains all the necessary substances, including iodine, selenium and calcium. Iodine stimulates the thyroid gland and regulates the hormones of the expectant mother. In the assortment of Multi-Tabs there is another drug for pregnant women - Multi-Tabs Perintal, saturated with Omega 3 acids, this drug is universal and suitable for almost any expectant mother, but you still need to consult a doctor.
Advantages of the drug: low price, small daily dosage, to provide the body of the expectant mother with all nutrients, one tablet a day is enough, taken with food.
The disadvantages of the drug are its side effects, which, however, do not occur often, occasionally they manifest themselves in an increase in toxicosis or an allergic reaction, sometimes taking Multi-Tabs can exacerbate chronic diseases.
Vitamins for pregnant women Solgar
The complex is produced in the USA, contains more than twenty useful elements, is distinguished by a high content of vitamins C and E. Solgar is also famous for its good antioxidant properties, removes toxins and prevents the development of cataracts. Vitamins are made from natural ingredients and are contained in tablets in an easily digestible form. Due to the expensive components, the drug itself is not cheap.
Numerous reviews of women say that Solgar relieves toxicosis at the beginning of pregnancy, improves metabolism and increases appetite. In addition to the high cost, many women also speak negatively about the large size of the pills and the volume of their daily intake. In the first 3 months of pregnancy, you need to take 2 tablets, at a later date - 4, many forget and get confused.
Another noteworthy vitamins for pregnant women of Russian production, Lonopan contains all the necessary vitamins and minerals, which are better absorbed due to separate intake. The pack contains blisters with green and white tablets, green tablets with iron and iodine, white ones contain calcium. More often, the following regimen is prescribed - 2 green tablets in the morning and 4 white tablets in the evening. The attending physician can change the dosage, guided by the needs of the body of each woman individually.
Expectant mothers note the pleasant taste of the tablets, which is achieved by adding fructose and natural flavors to the composition of the drug. Even women who are physically unable to swallow pills can take these vitamins; the pills can be chewed, and not drunk whole.
The packaging of vitamins is not quite ordinary - a cardboard box in which there are 2 bags with a zip fastener, pills are sold not by quantity, but by weight, so how many tablets are needed per course have to be calculated empirically, often there are extra pills in one of the packages, this is not very economically, especially since the drug is quite expensive.
Complex for pregnant women Pregnakea
Completing the ranking of vitamins for pregnant women is a vitamin complex developed in the UK that will be useful not only for pregnant women, but also for nursing mothers. Its composition is not very diverse - only 11 vitamins and 5 minerals, but these substances are enough to meet the needs of a woman at different stages of pregnancy and lactation. Manufacturers have not added calcium to the preparation, which interferes with the absorption of iron, therefore, according to the doctor's prescription, it is necessary to take calcium preparations separately, at different times of the day. Pregnakea improves immunity, stimulates the proper functioning of internal organs. The dosage of taking Pregnakea should be determined by a gynecologist, otherwise an incorrect intake can lead to hypervitaminosis and a deterioration in the well-being of the expectant mother, it is also dangerous for the fetus.
These vitamins for pregnant women are much more expensive than domestic ones, and if we take into account the need for additional purchase of drugs with calcium, then some women consider it inappropriate to take it. Others report nausea and allergies after taking Pregnakea.
Is it always necessary to take prenatal vitamins?
Not always. The female body during pregnancy primarily provides all the necessary substances for the child. Therefore, if the mother does not receive any nutrients with nutrition, then this will have less impact on the child than on the mother's body, which will experience an acute deficiency of these elements, which will inevitably lead to negative consequences for her health. But the likelihood of pathology in a child due to a lack of vitamins is quite small, healthy children are born even in times of famine. But the mother, whose body gave everything to the child, can often get sick, age dramatically and it will be very difficult to regain strength. To prevent this from happening, while carrying a child, it is better to take vitamins for pregnant women, it is not necessary to buy expensive imported ones, this article provides a number of cheap but decent drugs.
Based on this information, you can consult your doctor and decide which vitamins to buy for pregnant women. Perhaps you will find something better or more suitable for yourself, for example, our rating does not include Israeli vitamins, which are of good quality and are also very popular with expectant mothers.
Health to you and your children!
