Parents who are responsibly approaching the issue of planned pregnancy always pay attention to the vitaminization of the body. Of the huge number of vitamin complexes in pharmacies, it is rather difficult to choose one thing, in addition, many doctors believe that such complexes are not necessary to take.
Instructions
Step 1
A significant part of modern doctors is inclined to believe that vitamin complexes are an optional measure. A balanced diet is much more important for the expectant mother, since it allows the embryo to be provided with the necessary substances without taking additional funds. However, taking potassium iodide and folic acid will only benefit, but vitamins A and E, on the contrary, can seriously harm.
Step 2
Folic acid is a water-soluble vitamin that is needed for DNA synthesis and cell division. If there is not enough folic acid in the body, the child may experience various developmental pathologies - a split lip, spina bifida, or even the absence of a brain with a critical lack of this substance.
Step 3
The difficulty lies in the fact that folic acid in food is contained in extremely small doses. It is found in vegetables, herbs and legumes, but they must be consumed in large quantities for this to have an effect. Therefore, doctors recommend taking folic acid three months before the planned conception. Moreover, it is taken even four months after the onset of pregnancy. The dosage in each case should be checked with the attending physician.
Step 4
Potassium iodide is another very important vitamin for expectant mothers. It is taken as a prophylaxis, preventing the development of dangerous iodine deficiency diseases, thyroid diseases, ophthalmic problems, and so on. If you are trying to conceive a child, it is worth replacing the usual iodized salt in your diet.
Step 5
Some doctors recommend taking vitamins A and E according to the tradition that has developed since the seventies when trying to conceive a child. Unfortunately, modern research has shown that this practice only harms the health of the expectant mother. Too high a level of vitamin E in the body can cause the development of preeclampsia in a pregnant woman, and in a child, provoke a heart defect. Too high a concentration of vitamin A causes a teratogenic effect, that is, a violation of embryonic development.
Step 6
If, for some reason, you took the above vitamins in a course, after its completion, you should wait several months before conception in order to avoid possible negative consequences for the child.
Step 7
Try to eat right while planning your pregnancy, as a sufficient amount of vegetables, fruits and other natural products can make it easier to conceive a child and certainly will not harm the body.
