B12mother and child

[Gunj_redjem]

I’m b12 deficient and an expecting mother I’m on regular jabs...will my baby also b 12deficient?

[Nackapan]

Check with your midwife.

I do believe the baby will take everything she/he needs from you in utero. It's you who will be depleted if anyone.

Congratulations

[041051 in reply to Nackapan]

I had PA when I was pregnant with my daughter and she has never been diagnosed with it. She is 39 now. Hope all goes well.

[Gunj_redjem in reply to 041051]

If you remember how much injections you took during pregnancy

[041051 in reply to Gunj_redjem]

We are talking about 40 years ago, I just continued with doing my own B12 injections every 12 weeks because I wasn't advised to change anything

[fbirder]

This leaflet from the PAS suggests asking your doc to increase the frequency of your jabs. pernicious-anaemia-society....

[Gunj_redjem in reply to fbirder]

Sorry I’m not a member of PAS if possible can ou tell me briefly

[fbirder in reply to Gunj_redjem]

As I said - as your doc for more frequent injections.

[Twinklesthecat]

I’ve had two babies since diagnosis.

I breastfed both for 12 months.

Neither have or have had any b12 deficiency.

Do ask your midwife about more regular injections as mine said that they are recommended at least 8 weekly when pregnant and breastfeeding.

Hope this helps

[Gunj_redjem in reply to Twinklesthecat]

How much injections you took while pregnant?

[Twinklesthecat in reply to Gunj_redjem]

I had one every eight weeks.

I’d strongly recommend asking your midwife or doctor what the recommended frequency is for you because we are all different, and what was right for me could be different for you. Good luck