PROPER SELECTION OF VITAMINS DURING PREGNANCY.
Abstract
Pregnancy is a crucial physiological period characterized by profound hormonal, metabolic, and systemic changes in a woman’s body. During this stage, it is essential to ensure optimal conditions not only for the mother’s health but also for the proper formation and development of the fetus. In this regard, maintaining a balanced diet, particularly one adequately enriched with vitamins and minerals, is of paramount importance.
Keywords
Pregnancy, prenatal care, vitamins, micronutrients, folic acid, iron deficiency, calcium, vitamin D, iodine, hormonal changes, metabolism, maternal and fetal health, perinatal development, neural tube defects, anemia, hypovitaminosis, hypervitaminosis, balanced nutrition, vitamin supplements, individualized dosing, prevention, clinical recommendations, healthy pregnancy.
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