Pregnancy and Vitamin
Vitamin support during pregnancy includes many vitamins and minerals. The need for vitamins and minerals such as folic acid, iron and calcium increases. Vitamins and minerals are necessary for the baby's growth, development and health. To create a healthy pregnancy environment, exercise and diet should be started before pregnancy.
The contents of multivitamins can vary greatly. For example, people with iron deficiency anemia should use vitamins with high iron content. It is important to choose the appropriate vitamin while providing the necessary vitamin support for our baby.
It would be more suitable for the pregnant woman to use multivitamins that meet the needs with the fewest possible ingredients instead of many vitamins. It is important that your doctor determines the appropriate multivitamin for you.
Synthetic vitamins supplement the vitamins taken insufficiently through the diet. However, it should not be forgotten that taking high doses of some vitamins may have side effects on you and the baby.
Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the body. If taken more than necessary, it accumulates in the liver and body fat tissue and begins to harm you and your baby.
Water-soluble vitamins are eliminated from the body when taken in high doses. However, high doses may cause discomfort in the digestive system. Fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, K. Water-soluble vitamins are B and C group vitamins.
Vitamins and Essential Nutrients for Pregnancy
The foods of pregnant women contain proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and oils must be present. A balanced diet is the best way to get nutrients. However, vitamin support is necessary. Vitamin supplements should be under the supervision of a doctor. Vitamin supplementation is beneficial when there is a balanced diet. Vitamin supplements do not provide a balanced diet.
Required vitamins:
Essential Vitamins and MineralsWhy Do We Need It? Where Do We Get It
?Vitamin A & Beta Carotene
(770 mcg) Helps the growth of bones and teeth. Liver, milk, eggs, carrots, spinach, yellow and green vegetables, broccoli, potatoes, pumpkin, melon, yellow fruits
Vitamin D
(5 mcg)Increases the use of calcium and phosphorus, helps strengthen bones and teeth.Milk, fatty fish, sun
Vitamin E
(15 mg)Muscle and k uses red blood cellsVegetable oil, wheat, walnuts, hazelnuts spinach, corn flakes
Vitamin C
(80 – 85 mg) It is an antioxidant that protects the body from damage and increases iron absorption, healthy immune system Helps to establish the nervous system, citrus fruits, peppers, beans, strawberries, potatoes, broccoli, tomatoes , rice, pasta, mulberries, walnuts, hazelnuts, legumes
Riboflavin/B2
(1.4 mg)Protects eyes, maintains energy level, healthy skin formationMeat, chicken, fish, corn , egg
Niacin/B3
(18 mg)Healthy skin, nervous system and digestive system formationHigh protein foods, corn, bread, fish, milk, eggs, peanuts
Pyridoxine/B6(1.9 mg) Helps red blood cell formation and reducing nausea and vomiting Chicken, fish, liver, eggs, soybeans, carrots, cabbage, melon, peas, spinach, grains, sunflower seeds , banana beans, broccoli, brown rice, oats, bran, peanuts, walnuts
Folic Acid/Folate
(600 mcg)Reduces spina bifida and other neural tube defects, supports the placenta Oranges, strawberries, green leafy vegetables, spinach, beets, broccoli, cauliflower, corn, peas, pasta, nuts
Calcium
(1,000 – 1,300 mg)Strong bones and teeth formation, reduces blood clotting, helps muscle and nerve functionYogurt, milk, cheese, fruit, bread, cereal, dark green leafy vegetables,
Iron
(27 mg) Hemoglobin formation supports; reduces anemia, low birth weight and premature birthMeat, dried beans, spinach, dried fruit, cereal, oatmeal
Protein
(71 mg)Amino acid production, renewal of cells Animal products , meat, poultry, eggs, dairy products, beans, legumes, nuts
Zinc
(11-12 mg)Production of insulin and enzymes Red meat, white meat, beans, nuts, grain, corn, oysters, dairy products
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