Suggest Supplements To Be Taken During Pregnancy

Posted on Mon, 4 Aug 2014

Question: what supplement, medicine, food should be taken by a pregnant lady with 7 to 8 weeks pregnancy

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
friits, milk, protein powder and folic acid

Detailed Answer:
Hello sir thanks for trusting health care magic.
In early pregnancy body needs preparation for nurturing the baby.
She should
- take green leafy vegetables at least once a day
- include salads in all meals
- nuts especially walnut and almonds are very good for baby
- drink plenty of water to avoid urine infections which are very common in pregnancy.
- milk at least twice a day
- fruits like apple, pear, plum and kiwi are very good.
In supplements she needs to add protein powder 1 table spoon in one glass of milk twice a day.
Folic acid tablet daily is very important.
Along with this she should take adequate rest of 8 hours at night and if possible 2 hours in day.
Wish her all the best.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (2 minutes later)

can you tell me name of some good medicine she should take

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
folic acid

Detailed Answer:
Folic acid is a simple salt easily available.
MCBM 60, Folvite, fol 123.
These are few good brands which ever is available.
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar