Pregnancy is a special period in a woman's life. Her body is undergoing serious changes associated with the formation and development of the fetus. The need for vitamins and minerals necessary for the normal life of the mother and the unborn child is noticeably increasing. Medical statistics show that the vast majority of pregnant women do not receive all the necessary nutrients with food, so they must be taken additionally. What vitamins are especially necessary for pregnant women?
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Women need vitamin B6, or pyridoxine. It is one of the vitamins most important for pregnant women. It is necessary for the synthesis of amino acids, from which, accordingly, proteins are synthesized, which are the main "building material" of the human body. This vitamin also stimulates blood formation. In addition, it softens the manifestations of toxicosis and has a sedative effect on the nervous system, which is very important, because one of the main side effects of pregnancy, which causes great problems for both the expectant mother and her relatives, is increased nervousness and irritability. Finally, vitamin B6 prevents the development of tooth decay, which affects many pregnant women. For the unborn child, this vitamin is especially important because it contributes to the proper development of his brain and the entire nervous system. The need of a pregnant woman for this vitamin, in comparison with a woman who is not expecting a child, is about 30% higher.
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Also, a woman should take vitamin B9, or folic acid. This substance ensures the formation of tissues of the placenta, as well as blood vessels in the uterus. Therefore, a lack of vitamin B9 can lead to premature termination of pregnancy. In addition, folic acid is essential for the normal development of the fetal nervous system, as well as for the process of cell regeneration in the mother's body. During pregnancy, the need for vitamin B9 approximately doubles.
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Vitamin B12, or a group of cobalt-containing biologically active substances (cobalamins), should also be noted. It is especially important to provide the body with this vitamin in the first period of pregnancy, since its deficiency impairs the development of a fertilized egg and can lead to miscarriage.
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There is also vitamin E, or tocopherol. This substance plays an important role in ensuring the correct metabolism, and also protects the body of the mother and the unborn child from the effects of free radicals. However, it must be taken with caution, in no case exceeding the dose prescribed by the doctor, otherwise the risk of developing heart disease in the fetus increases.
