During pregnancy, only when the mother has balanced and sufficient nutrition can the fetus develop well. Therefore, supplementing nutrition during pregnancy is a concern that mothers pay more attention to. Many mothers will supplement the body with various supplements, such as taking vitamin pills to supplement vitamins. So, do we still need to take vitamins in late pregnancy?
It cannot be generalized whether or not to take vitamins in late pregnancy. Under normal circumstances, as long as expectant mothers have a balanced diet, their bodies will not lack vitamins. Whether it is early pregnancy, mid pregnancy, or late pregnancy, whether a mother needs to supplement vitamins through supplements must be evaluated by a doctor. Only when the doctor confirms that a mother in late pregnancy needs to supplement vitamins through taking vitamin supplements can she supplement them in this way.
In fact, as long as the mother's body is not in any abnormal condition and the fetal development indicators are relatively ideal, it means that the daily diet can fully meet the vitamin needs of both the mother and the baby. In this case, excessive use of vitamin pills can actually have some adverse effects.
For example, excessive supplementation of vitamin C can directly affect the absorption and metabolism of vitamin B12 in the mother's body; Excessive supplementation of vitamin D may lead to hypercalcemia in both mother and baby, causing problems such as nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite in mother; Excessive supplementation of vitamin K may also cause hyperbilirubinemia in babies after birth. Therefore, whether to take vitamins in late pregnancy or not, mothers should refer to the doctor's evaluation and follow the doctor's guidance.
