PRE NATAL VITAMINS

2009-09-20T11:15:00.000-07:00

a prenatal vitamin is desigened to give you and yur baby,before during and after chuildbirth,the required amounts of essential nutrients to avoid any birth defects.

thye are available as a pill,cheewable tablet and liquid.With the liquid variation,it is absorbed up to 5 fives more quickly than the other 2 forms

Prenatal vitamins can still be taken while you are breastfeeding as nutriton levels should be constantly checked

During pregnancy the body is depleted of regular supplies of vitamins and nutrients,so prenatal vitamins helps to combat this problem

folic acid,calcium and iron are particularly affected during the pregnancy period,so it is advisable to choose prenatal vitamins containg these essential nutrients

Folic acid,in particular,has shown to decrease,quite significantly,case of neural tube defects,e.g. spina bifida.Its usual for the intake of this mineral to take place about 3 months proir to the pregnancy

Iron stocks are greatly reduced in the body during this period as more blood is produced,therefore increasing the need for iron.

Adverse side effects are rare but If you notice difficulty breathing, swelling of the throat and/or mouth, hives, nausea, constipation, and a change in stools,consultation with your doctor may be required.

Multiple supplements should only be taken with your doctor,s advise,as some vitamins are highly toxic if overtaken,such as vitamin A.

As much as there is so much praise for prenatal vitamins,a well-balanced healthy diet containing,pretein,fruit,vegetables and complex carbohydrtes cannot be beaten !

Most of all consultationbs with dieticians and doctors should take place first,as each individuals requirements and lfestyles are unique to formulate a plan of action.

PRENATAL VITAMINS

PRE NATAL VITAMINS