When to take multivitamin tablets during pregnancy: A key guide to scientific nutritional supplements
Pregnancy multivitamin tablets are an important choice for expectant mothers to supplement their nutrition, but when to take them and how to choose confuse many people. This article combines the hot topics and scientific advice on the Internet in the past 10 days to sort out the taking time, ingredient selection and precautions of multivitamin tablets during pregnancy to help you scientifically supplement nutrition.
1. The best time to take multivitamin tablets during pregnancy
According to the advice of obstetrics and gynecology experts, the taking time of multivitamin tablets during pregnancy can be divided into the following three stages:
| stage | Recommended taking time | core nutritional needs |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-pregnancy (pregnancy preparation period) | Start taking it 3 months in advance | Folic acid, iron, vitamin D |
| First trimester (1-12 weeks) | Fixed time every day (such as after breakfast) | Folic acid, B vitamins, zinc |
| Second and third trimester of pregnancy (after 13 weeks) | Take with or after meals | Calcium, DHA, iron, vitamin K |
2. Comparison of ingredients of popular brand multi-dimensional tablets
The following is a comparison of the core data of 5 multidimensional pregnancy tablets that have been highly discussed recently:
| brand | Folic acid content | Iron content | DHA content | Does it contain iodine? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elevit | 800μg | 60mg | None | Yes |
| Blackmores | 500μg | 5mg | 125mg | No |
| Swisse | 400μg | 10mg | 50mg | Yes |
| Nature Made | 1000μg | 27mg | 200mg | No |
| Wyeth Materna | 400μg | 30mg | None | Yes |
3. Precautions for use (the focus of hot discussion on the entire Internet)
1.Avoid taking it with calcium tablets: Most multivitamin tablets already contain calcium, and excessive supplementation may affect iron absorption. It is recommended to take a single calcium tablet 2 hours apart.
2.Pregnant women with anemia need to pay attention: If the hemoglobin is lower than 110g/L, additional iron supplementation is required under the guidance of a doctor. The iron content in Duowei tablets may be insufficient.
3.Controversy over taking time: Professor Li, a popular doctor on Douyin@Professor Li, pointed out that fat-soluble vitamins (A/D/E/K) are recommended to be taken with meals, while water-soluble vitamins (B/C) can be taken on an empty stomach.
4.Coping with hyperemesis gravidarum: Xiaohongshu hot post recommends taking the multi-dimensional tablets in two parts, or choosing chewable tablets to relieve nausea symptoms.
4. Expert advice and netizens’ feedback
| Source | core ideas | support rate |
|---|---|---|
| Peking Union Medical College Hospital Guide | It is recommended to take it from the beginning of pregnancy preparation to the end of lactation period | 92% |
| Zhihu high praise answer | Multivitamins are more comprehensive than single folic acid tablets | 87% |
| Weibo voting data | 68% of pregnant mothers choose to take it after dinner | 68% |
| Lilac Mom Survey | 23% of pregnant mothers feel anxious due to missed doses | N/A |
5. Special reminder
1. Pregnant women with thyroid problems need to pay attention to the iodine content in multivitamin tablets. Recently, the number of readings of the topic #半thyroid的女人supplementation of iodine# has exceeded 20 million.
2. A popular Kuaishou video shows that it is normal for the stool to turn black after taking Duowei tablets (iron reaction).
3. The latest "Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine" recommends that pregnant women with twins need to increase the dosage of nutrients under the guidance of a doctor.
Summary: Multivitamin tablets should be taken during pregnancy from before pregnancy to lactation. The specific time needs to be combined with personal constitution and product ingredients. It is recommended to choose regular brands, conduct regular nutritional assessments, and avoid blind supplementation. Remember, multivitamin tablets cannot replace a balanced diet. Fresh fruits and vegetables and high-quality protein are still the nutritional basis.
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