In order for the pregnancy to proceed without complications and you give birth to a healthy baby in due time, you should carefully follow all the recommendations of doctors. And they strongly advise taking folic acid and vitamin E at the planning stage. Why do you need to do this and how to take them?
Instructions
Step 1
Folic acid (vitamin B9) is found mainly in green vegetables such as parsley and spinach, as well as in wholemeal flour, legumes, cabbage, orange juice, and some other foods. A woman planning a pregnancy should start taking folic acid at 400-600 mcg per day even before conception. What is it for? Folic acid is actively involved in cell division and its deficiency already in the second week of pregnancy can adversely affect the developing nervous system of the fetus. Later, with a deficiency of vitamin B9, defects in the development of the neural tube, anencephaly, hydrocephalus, mental retardation in a child and other serious consequences are possible. Especially relevant is the intake of folic acid in preparation for pregnancy, if the woman used oral contraceptives, because against their background, the likelihood of developing a deficiency of this vitamin is very high.
Step 2
Vitamin E, like folic acid, is prescribed in preparation for conception and during pregnancy. Its action extends to the state of membranes and the internal structure of cells. Vitamin E is called the "multiplication vitamin" it restores the disturbed balance of hormones, which ensures the normal functioning of the human reproductive system. In a way, it creates competition for hormonal drugs, because it is prescribed for menstrual irregularities, ovarian dysfunction, etc. The action of vitamin E is similar to the action of the hormone progesterone, which takes care of the preservation of pregnancy, normalizes the work of the placenta and prevents its detachment. However, since this vitamin tends to accumulate in adipose tissue, one should be quite careful with its dosage. Use common sense - do not exceed the dose prescribed by your doctor. Then the entire volume of the vitamin will be used up for the benefit of the body.
Step 3
The easiest and most reliable way to get the required amount of folic acid and vitamin E is to take special vitamins recommended by doctors in preparation for pregnancy. They are completely balanced in composition and dosage, which should be strictly adhered to. However, one should not be limited to taking vitamins; a woman's diet should contain vegetables, fruits, herbs, meat and fish.
