During pregnancy, the body's need for vitamins increases. This is due to the active development and growth of the fetus. A lack of vitamins, especially in the early stages, can adversely affect both the course of pregnancy itself and the health of the unborn baby. Nowadays, the pharmaceutical market has a huge variety of vitamin complexes for pregnant women.
Elevit vitamins during pregnancy are very popular, containing 12 vitamins, 4 minerals and 3 trace elements.
The intake of vitamins Elevit during pregnancy favorably affects the development of a healthy baby, satisfying the increased requirements for vitamins and minerals of the fetus and mother. Elevit for pregnant women, instructions for using this drug are attached, but the main indicators for its use are:
- the lack of trace elements and minerals at a time when mom is waiting for the birth of the baby or when breastfeeding;
- prevention of congenital malformations of the fetus and iron deficiency anemia (IDA) during pregnancy;
- Prevention of gestosis in women in position.
Elevit during pregnancy is recommended to be taken during the entire period, as well as during feeding.
The drug does not contain iodine and, when taken, iodine-containing drugs are additionally prescribed.
High content of magnesium (100 mg) improves blood circulation, has a beneficial effect in case of threatened abortion.
Iron (60 mg) provides oxygen to all organs of the mother and child. Deficiency increases the risk of premature birth and stillbirth. Causes atonic uterine bleeding. Iron deficiency also entails a weakening of the immune system and anemia in the mother.
Calcium (125 mg) is needed for the proper formation of the heart, muscle tissue and nervous system.
Zinc (7.5 mg) helps in the development of the baby’s immune system, affects the height and weight of babies at birth. Its deficiency can cause impaired embryonic development and lead to the formation of imperfections in the neural tube of the infant.
Folic acid (0.8 mg) reduces the risk of developing neural tube defects by almost 100% and reduces the likelihood of developing other defects in the fetus by 47%. Actively involved in the formation of fetal tissue and blood vessels, it is also necessary for the restoration and renewal of mother cells. Therefore, its lack can lead to termination of pregnancy.
Pantothenic acid (10 mg) is involved in the metabolism and the formation of sex hormones.
Vitamin B1 (1.6 mg) is necessary to maintain a good appetite and sleep in a pregnant woman, to provide the nervous and muscle tissues of the fetus with energy.
Vitamin B2 (1.8 mg) contributes to the proper development of the fetus, protects against anemia. Deficiency can lead to premature birth.
Vitamin B6 (2.6 mg) is actively involved in the process of hematopoiesis. It is also needed for the production of amino acids, from which protein will be synthesized in the future - the main material for the construction of baby's body cells. It provides the normal development of the nervous system and brain. Taking Elevit during pregnancy reduces the likelihood of toxicosis at the very beginning of pregnancy. A lack of vitamin B6 causes a disturbance in the functioning of the nervous system, gastrointestinal diseases, anemia, and also increases the likelihood of seizures in the limbs.
Vitamin B12 (4mcg). Its lack can lead to the cessation of fetal development and subsequent spontaneous abortion.
Vitamin A (1.2 mg) provides fetal growth. If the mother’s body is deficient, then her immunity decreases, her appearance worsens.
Vitamin C (100 mg) helps to absorb iron and strengthen the immune system.
Vitamin D (12.5 μg) is necessary for the absorption of phosphorus and calcium, without which the formation of teeth and bones is impossible. Prevents the development of rickets in newborns.
Vitamin E (15 mg) is involved in the process of tissue respiration and metabolism. It also performs a protective function, protecting the body from the effects of free radicals.
Biotin (0.2 mg) normalizes the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates. With its shortage in pregnant women, nausea and loss of appetite increase , drowsiness and lethargy are observed.
All these vitamins in the indicated doses are contained in this preparation. Elevit for pregnant women, the cost of which is not high, is able to increase the immunity of the expectant mother. But in such vitamin complexes there are contraindications. Elevit should not be taken by people with hypersensitivity to the components that make up the drug.
Long-term use is not recommended for hypervitaminosis A and / or D, high blood calcium, if a woman suffers from urolithiasis or if her digestibility of iron is impaired.
In some cases, there may be a violation of the gastrointestinal tract (constipation). But these changes do not require discontinuation of the drug.