When a woman decides that she is ready for motherhood and she has reliable support in the form of a husband and loving relatives, then pregnancy planning, pregnancy itself and childbirth become the most important and joyful events in the life of a young family. And in order for the pregnancy to proceed safely, preparation for a future pregnancy is necessary. It includes not only diverse medical examinations of both parents, but also requires discipline in terms of working hours and rest and giving up bad habits. Also, the plan for preparing for a future pregnancy includes a complex of vitamins for both the expectant mother and father. This is important because both parents are involved in the process of conception, so they must be healthy. Vitamins when planning pregnancy are of no small importance. They provide saturation of the mother’s body with the necessary components for the correct course of biochemical reactions in the body, act as antioxidants, prevent the development of defects in the fetus and reduce perinatal pathology.
What vitamins should I drink first?
Usually, at the first visit to his gynecologist, he will recommend the following vitamins during pregnancy: folic acid (vitamin B9), which is involved in the formation of the neural tube in the fetus, which later turns into the brain and spinal cord. With a deficiency of this vitamin, various fetal malformations (spinal hernias, anencephaly, hydrocephalus, etc.) can form in the mother's body. Therefore, vitamins during pregnancy and immediately before pregnancy must be taken, since in 75% of cases folic acid prevents severe congenital pathologies of the child’s nervous system. This drug is prescribed three months before the planned pregnancy, and it continues to be taken until the 12th week of gestation (it is at these times that the baby’s nervous system completely completes its development).
Another mandatory ingredient in planning pregnancy is iodine, since a pregnant woman lacks iodine, a child may develop mental retardation and congenital hypothyroidism, which leads to very sad consequences if it is not detected in time and treatment is not started. In addition, there are currently many different complexes of vitamins (vitamins during pregnancy), collected in dragees. They are often used in modern practice and are also prescribed three months before pregnancy. Due to the fact that a woman cannot consume so many products to get enough vitamins, combined vitamins have been developed during pregnancy, which also include the necessary trace elements. These include: Vitrum Prenatal, Multi-Tabs Perinatal, Pregnakea, Elevit Pronatal and others. All complexes have their own advantage and can equally be used when planning pregnancy and bearing.
However, before using any medications, especially if you are already pregnant, you should always consult your doctor. But no matter what quality and wonderful factory vitamins are, the best vitamins for pregnant women are a healthy diet, an extensive diet in terms of various fresh vegetables and fruits. A large amount of vitamins is found in various cereals, nuts, herbs, beef liver, cottage cheese, eggs, etc.
Pregnancy planning is an important matter, 90% of the well-being of pregnancy and the birth of a healthy baby depend on it. We should not forget that two people must take part in this process so that relations in the family are harmonious and also contribute to the successful course of pregnancy.