This blog post will walk you through: vitamin b6 and pregnancy.
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There has been no sign of harm to the fetus with vitamin B6 use.footnote 1
A typical dose of vitamin B6 for morning sickness is 10 mg to 25 mg, 3 times a day.footnote 2
Talk to your health professional before you take vitamin B6 for morning sickness.
Why You Need Vitamin B6 During Pregnancy
How Much Vitamin B6 Do Pregnant Women Need?
Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding need a bit more vitamin B6 than usual. Starchy vegetables and fortified cereals can also be good sources.
Do You Need A Vitamin B6 Supplement During Pregnancy?
You should be able to get all the vitamin B6 you need during pregnancy from a varied diet and from your prenatal vitamins – most contain at least 100 percent of the recommended amount. It’s possible to get too much vitamin B6. Always check labels to be safe.
If you’re suffering from morning sickness, check with your healthcare provider before taking additional B6 supplements. (Don’t take more than your provider recommends. Too much vitamin B6 may not be safe for you or your developing baby.).
Vitamin B6 deficiency in pregnancy
Not getting enough Vitamin B6 can cause a range of symptoms, including inflammation of the tongue, sores or mouth ulcers, depression, and anemia.
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Large doses of vitamin B6 have been associated with cases of neuropathy. The study group included women who were exposed to >50 mg/day of vitamin B6 during the first trimester; the control group included pregnant women with a non-teratogen exposure.
A total of 192 pregnancies were followed-up. In this group (n = 96), there were 91 live births, one major malformation and the mean birth weight was 3,542 +/- 512 g. There were no statistical differences in the study endpoints between the vitamin B6 and the control groups. Within the limits of our sample size, higher than standard doses of vitamin B6 do not appear to be associated with an increased risk for major malformation.