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The use of vitamin C and E supplements is not recommended during pregnancy, especially in high-risk pregnancies, when the pregnant woman has problems such as pre-eclampsia, high blood pressure, kidney problems, diabetes and clotting difficulties, for example.
This is because the use of supplements with these combined vitamins is associated with an increase in abdominal pain during pregnancy and an increased risk of suffering a premature rupture of membranes, which is a pregnancy complication in which the amniotic pouch ruptures before the beginning of labor and is therefore associated with an increased risk of suffering premature birth.
What is premature rupture of membranes
In pregnant women, premature rupture of the membranes occurs when the amniotic sac that surrounds the baby breaks before labor begins. If this rupture occurs before the 37th week of pregnancy, it is called preterm premature rupture of the preterm membranes, which can lead to the occurrence of premature birth, and the sooner the pouch ruptures, the greater the risk for mother and baby.
In the event of premature rupture of the membranes, the doctor may choose to continue the pregnancy, or induce labor, if there is a risk to the baby. Know the consequences of premature birth.
How to use supplements safely
Supplements during pregnancy should only be used according to the advice of the doctor or nutritionist, it is important to follow the recommended doses and the frequency of use of the supplement.
Specific supplements for pregnancy have adequate amounts of nutrients, and it is not necessary to use more supplementation to obtain greater benefits, as the excess of vitamins and minerals can also be dangerous for the body. See which vitamins and minerals are recommended for pregnant women.
In addition, eating a balanced diet, rich in fruits and vegetables, already brings the necessary nutrients for a healthy pregnancy, and vitamins C and E can easily be found in foods such as orange, mandarin, pineapple, kiwi, sunflower seed and peanuts. .
Created by: Tua Saúde Editorial Team
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- WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION. Vitamin E and C supplementation during pregnancy. Available in: . Accessed on 18 Aug 2020
- JÚNIOR, Hernani Pinto de Lemos et. al .. Guidance for pregnancy protection: vitamin C and pregnancy. Diagn Treatment. Vol.14. 3.ed; 111-2, 2009