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Lundev
Lundev | January 2008

B12 Deficient...

Is there anyone out there that is a doctor?

I am 38 weeks pregnant and have been diagnosed with anemia and B12 Deficiency.  I have to have B12 shots 3 times a week until the baby is born in roughly 12 days....

My question is.........can this deficiency be harmful for the baby? I have read a few things on the internet and Im a bit concerned....

Any help would be much appreciated..

Thanx Belle



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luckyone
January 2008 | luckyone
Re: B12 Deficient...

Hi there , i had the vic b12  with my sceond bub . theres nothing to worry about .i i had take after my son was born for a few months but after that  the doc stop it .Your doc should send you or a blood test not long you have your bub .

If you are still worry about this go and take to your doc tor  and put your mine at rest as you don't needto be stress out .



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winja
January 2008 | winja
Re: B12 Deficient...
hun i must say, this is a parenting site and even though there is alot of useful information available medical things should be taken to a doctor because even well meaning advice can be incorrect.
after saying that il add i have a vitamin deficiency myself and often have b12 shots to give myself a boost, they shouldn't be harmful to bub at this stage if your doc is the one prescribing them he or she will have weighed up the pros and cons b4 giving it to you.
lots of expectant mummies get iron deficient and that's why iron and folate are in alot of the pregnancy supplements. hope you feel better soon and good luck and congrats on the new baby!


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Arna
5.00 (Excellent) | January 2008 | Arna
Re: B12 Deficient...
Ouch!  Like you don't get enough needles through pregnancy.  As you are so close to having your baby, I doubt there would be much of a risk  If you were not so far along, there are certain risks.

The reason why your body is so depleted of B12 and iron is the baby.  Yup, little darling takes what it needs, and leaves your reserve low.

Good luck with it all Belle, and I hope you have a quick and easy labour.


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