During my practice, there are many pregnant ladies and loving husbands who are eager to know what are the supplements that they could take and what are the importance of these supplements. These are some essential nutrients during pregnancy:
a) B 12 (> 5 mcg ) - important especially for vegetarian to prevent Megaloblastic anaemia
b) Folic acid (> 400mcg) - To reduce the incidence of neutral tube defects.
- Diabetes patients will need a bigger dose
c) Elemental Iron (30-65mg/day )
d) Calcium (1000-1500mg) - Vital for making baby's bone and teeth.
e) Vitamin D (10mcg) - Not enough of vitamin D can cause children's bones to soften and may lead to
rickets.
f) Vitamin C - Helps to absorb iron from food.
Iberet Folic Acid Obimin Pramilet
Elemental Iron 105mg 30 mg 5mg |
| Some supplements for pregnant ladies that are available in Malaysia |
Iberet Folic Acid Obimin Pramilet
Vitamin C 500mg 100 mg 60mg
Niacinamide 30mg 20 mg 10mg
Calcium Panthothenate 10 mg 7.5 mg 1mg
Vitamin B1 6 mg 10 mg 3mg
Vitamin B2 6 mg 2.5mg 2mg
Vitamin B6 5 mg 15 mg 3mg
Vitamin B 12 25mcg 4 mg 3mg
Folic Acid 800 mcg 1 mg 500mcg
Vitamin A 3000 IU 4000 IU
Vitamin D 400 IU 400 IU
Calcium Lactate 32.5mcg
Copper 100 mcg
Iodine 100 mcg 100 mcg
Elemental Ca 250mg
Magnesium 150mcg
Zinc 85mg
So which one is better?
Normally i would recommend Obimin as it contain all the essential nutrients as well as high doses of vitamin B6 that is useful in reducing the symptoms of nausea and vomitting during the first 4-8 weeks. Besides, it is the cheapest in the market.
Iberet Folic has a higher dose of iron, folic acid and vitamin B12, and thus is more useful for anaemic lady
Points to remember : 1) Do not take several prenatal vitamins together as it may expose mother-to-be
and baby to vitamin A toxicity and this may harm the baby.
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