This has resulted in increased waitinmg times for patients requiring investigation of their symptoms, as well as delays for patients with IBD who are waiting for outpatient review appointments
If you notice symptoms such as a rash, itching, or trouble breathing, seek medical attention immediately
Fortified Foods Fortified cereals (check labels) Plant-based milks (soy, almond, oat) Nutritional yeast (2 tsp = ~2.5 mcg) Sample B12-Rich Pregnancy Meal Plan Heres a sample day of meals that support your B12 needs: Breakfast Fortified cereal with soy milk Scrambled eggs with spinach Lunch Tuna salad sandwich Greek yogurt with berries Snack Boiled egg and cheese slices Dinner Grilled salmon Roasted potatoes and broccoli Glass of milk Estimated B12: 610 mcg (well above the daily minimum) Potential Risks of Vitamin B12 Deficiency Not getting enough vitamin B12 during pregnancy can lead to serious health issues for both you and your baby
RISKS / SIDE EFFECTS Vitamin B12 injections are considered to be safe as B vitamins are water-soluble, this means that any excess vitamins are naturally flushed out of the body
This makes essential nutrient delivery harder
These particular test results from an FBC (Full blood count) are important in B12 deficiency: Ferritin Folate Red cell folate MCV MCH MCHC RDW Read more about these on the testing page