B12 Levels.

[Jen.Uh.Fur]

I heard recently that before you TTC, a woman`s B12 levels must be normal because if not, it can cause sever neurological problems. I have low B12, I was just curious as to if anyone knows if this is true, and what levels must they be at before you get pregnant.

 

[lozzy21]

is that folic acid? just take folic acid tablets 3m before you ttc

 

[Bentley2008]

Hiya, I have B12 deficiency and also folate deficiency, I am under the care of a specialist and i asked his this question, he said that many women have low B12, you just continue to receive the injections as normal, but with the folate i will have have to have my normal 300 a day plus extra for baby. I have had this since 2006, i get extremley tired and drained, but the past few days god knows whats going on

Hope this helps,

 

[helen1234]

i've got low b12, i have pernecious anemia, (spelling).
although i had fertility treatment to get rhys and we are ttc straight away now they have never said anything about my b12 hmmmmm.
i will be asking my doc now.
i have 3 monthly injections as well
x

 

[morri]

is that folic acid? just take folic acid tablets 3m before you ttc

Both are b vitamins. actually I read if you take too much folic acid you can get a lack of B12 vitamin. So maybe one has to take both supplements then.

 

[Cinnamon]

Oh my Goodness, I still have sooo much to learn!!!! xxxx

 

[bunnyg82]

Well I have just checked the pre-conception vits that I bought today and they have 200% RDA of Folic acid AND Vit B12, so I am guessing it is quite important, hth xx

 

[calm]

Oh my Goodness, I still have sooo much to learn!!!! xxxx

You learn everything first, and then you explain it to me

 

[morri]

and Once again if you take too much of B12 you get spots and stuff...

 

[helen1234]

i was always lead to believe that b12 isnt absorbed by the liver thats why i have to have it injected. i got pregnant eventually so it didnt effect me too much.