Ascorbic acid when planning pregnancy, in 1, 2, 3 trimester

To be able to function fully and maintain good health, the body needs vitamins. No matter how varied our diet is, it is impossible to completely supply the body with all the necessary substances. Even with a full and balanced diet, not all substances are absorbed. The amount of vitamin consumed by the body varies within certain limits and depends on the situation, the state of the organism, the current state of health of the degree of stress on the body. The entire complex of vitamins and minerals must be supplied to meet the body's natural needs. Pregnant women need vitamins in a double, because vitamins are needed not only to maintain the condition of a woman, but also for the normal development of the fetus. Ascorbic acid during pregnancy acquires special significance, since this vitamin takes part in many vital processes. The need for it increases with a change in the functional state of the body, in the period of adaptation of the organism to new conditions, to enhance immunity and protect against infectious diseases.

Can ascorbic acid be used during pregnancy?

Ascorbic acid is not only possible, but it is also necessary to take it during the period of bearing the child. This is the main element, the need for which is dramatically increasing. It provides reliable protection against bacterial and viral agents, stimulates the production of interferon, promotes reliable immunity strengthening. It is recommended to be used to increase resistance and endurance, in the period of viral diseases and epidemics of influenza.

When there is a shortage a person begins to often get sick, there are constant relapses. The process of recovery is quite long. Lack of vitamin C is accompanied by a decline in strength, poor health, weakness. Diseases of the oral cavity and teeth, gums are noted. Shortage affects the condition of the hair, skin. Dryness arises, the gums bleed, wounds heal badly, a tendency to bleeding appears, which will have a particularly negative effect on childbirth, and can have serious consequences.

If you ensure the intake of vitamin C, there is strengthening of the vessels, many organs. It is a good antioxidant, removes free radicals from the body, metabolic products, prevents the formation of cholesterol. Also involved in the development of other vitamins and coenzymes, promotes normal iron metabolism, respectively, increases hemoglobin and prevents the risk of anemia. Stimulates the production of elastin and collagen fibers in the female body, which is a good prevention of stretch marks and varicose veins, will further stimulate normal labor activity, help to avoid ruptures, and accelerate postpartum recovery.

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Ascorbic acid in the planning of pregnancy

Preparation for conception is no less important stage than the pregnancy itself. At this time the body must receive the necessary amount of vitamin, microelements, nutrition. Vitamin C is needed in a double dosage, which will help the body to prepare for bearing, regain one's own strength, and regulate protective mechanisms. This is especially important for women who have recently quit smoking. This will allow the body to quickly purify and recover, normalizes biochemical metabolism. Vitamin C is the prevention of anemia, increases blood coagulability, prevents the development of thrombi, various deposits. It has an antitoxic effect, neutralizes bacteria and viruses, eliminates foci of inflammation and normalizes immunity.

Indications of the ascorbic acid during pregnancy

Vitamin C is shown to all people in a daily dosage for the prevention of beriberi. Indication for use is pregnancy and pregnancy planning. Vitamin C should be taken with fatigue, drowsiness, with malaise and lack of strength. It is used for the prevention of anemia, low blood coagulability, toxicosis. Accepted for the fragility of the vessels, frequent nasal bleeding, gum bleeding, brittleness and hair loss, nails, with puffiness and the appearance of a pale complexion. With a decrease in skin elasticity, the first signs of varicose veins, the appearance of pigmented spots and vascular network, vitamin C is also recommended.

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Release form

Vitamin is available in the form of tablets, dragees, solutions for injections.

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Ascorbic acid in dragees during pregnancy

You can take vitamins in pills. They contain a small dosage. There are drops of 50, 25 and 100 mg. A woman during pregnancy should consume at least 1000 mg per day. Dragee is easy to swallow, since the top is covered with a smooth gelatin shell, which dissolves easily in the stomach. The minus of this remedy is that it is inconvenient to use them, since the daily dose is on average 20 pills.

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Ascorbic acid in tablets during pregnancy

When pregnant, it is advisable to take vitamin C in tablets. Tablets are available in a dosage of 100 and 500 mg. The optimal option - a tablet of 500 mg. It is recommended to take one pill in the morning, the second - in the evening.

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Ascorbic acid in ampoules during pregnancy

Ascorbic acid can be used in ampoules with intramuscular injections or for infusion infusion.

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Pharmacodynamics

Ascorbic acid stimulates the production of other vitamins, promotes better absorption of nutrients. It takes part in the exchange of many vital structures and compounds, promotes the synthesis of necessary enzymes, promotes the accelerated absorption of carbohydrates.

It has pronounced antiplatelet and antioxidant properties. Participates in the Krebs cycle, the synthesis of hormones, collagen, accelerates the regeneration of tissues. Reduces the permeability of blood vessels. It activates metabolic processes, the ability to form proteins, the synthesis of proteolytic enzymes, enhances the secretory activity of the endocrine glands, promotes the synthesis of antibodies, enhances the ability to phagocytosis, resulting in reduced intoxication, puffiness, and allergic and inflammatory reactions decrease. 

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption occurs in the small intestine. Approximately 25% associated with plasma proteins. Diseases of the esophagus, stomach, intestines reduce the level of absorption. The maximum amount of the drug in the blood is detected after about 4 hours. Has the ability to penetrate into the glands of internal secretion. The depot is located in the cortex of the adrenal glands, lungs, kidneys, thyroid gland, liver. When deficiency decreases the concentration of vitamin in the plasma. A significant part is transferred to the child. The final product of the exchange is unchanged ascorbate.

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Dosing and administration

According to the instruction, pregnant women should receive 100 mg daily. In the presence of toxicosis, bad habits, any pathologies, the daily dose increases to 150 mg per day. In practice, many experts appoint women at 1000 mg per day. Only this dose can fully satisfy all the needs of the female and fetal organism. The maximum dose is 2000 mg per day. Excess of this dosage leads to overdose and intoxication.

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Ascorbic acid injections during pregnancy

The injections are done with the development of anemia, in many pathological conditions. They are used as a recharge for the body with weakening, loss of strength, blood loss, reduced immunity.

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Ascorbic acid with glucose in pregnancy

Vitamin C and glucose are prescribed for severe toxicosis, for the normalization of metabolic processes. This combination can be used to stop inflammation and stop bleeding, as well as in the recovery period after the diseases.

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Glucose, ascorbic acid, cocarboxylase during pregnancy

Such a complex of drugs is most often used in late pregnancy with the manifestation of signs of gestosis, intoxication of the body. Kokarboksilaza supports the normal functioning of the kidneys, liver, normalizes the heart activity, removes toxins, removes swelling. Normalizes respiratory function. It is used in severe pregnancy with complications.

Use of the ascorbic acid during pregnancy during pregnancy

Strengthens the walls of blood vessels in the body of a woman, the fetus, and also in the placenta. This significantly reduces the risk of bleeding, prevents the possibility of placental abruption. The fetus qualitatively and in a timely manner receives all the necessary substances, the products of metabolism are withdrawn in a timely manner, and oxygen is supplied with nutrients.

Vitamin makes it possible to prevent the development of bleeding gums, various bleeding. With its shortage, the vessels become brittle, bruises may appear from the slightest touch. Regular use of vitamin C is a reliable prophylaxis of labor and postpartum hemorrhages. The risk of anemia decreases, blood coagulability increases, and hemodynamic parameters improve.

Vitamin C also has a positive effect on the psychoemotional and nervous state of the body. Disinfects metabolites, removes and neutralizes toxins, which significantly alleviates the condition.

Ascorbic acid during pregnancy in 1 trimester

In the first trimester the immunity of a woman is significantly reduced. Therefore, at this time she needs a large amount of vitamin. It will help protect against bacterial and viral contamination, prevent the development of anemia. It will greatly facilitate toxicosis due to antioxidant and antitoxic properties. It stimulates the production of vitamin D (to prevent rickets, the normal formation of the skeleton of the child, but in the early stages should take with caution this vitamin and do not exceed the recommended dosage.) Maximum of 2 grams. Excess of this dose may cause an overdose, which often results in miscarriage.

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Ascorbic acid during pregnancy in the 2nd trimester

Reduces the risk of stretch marks, ruptures, hernias. Prevents the risk of developing anemia, normalizes blood composition and increases coagulability, which subsequently will play an important role during childbirth. This is a reliable prevention of gaps and a pledge of normal labor.

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Ascorbic acid during pregnancy in the 3rd trimester

In the last trimester, especially important is the intake of vitamin C, because during this time the load on the joints and blood vessels increases. Also, vitamin helps to prepare for childbirth: muscle contractility increases, tissue elasticity, threshold of sensitivity and pain sensation decreases.

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Contraindications

There are no cases when the drug would be contraindicated.

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Side effects of the ascorbic acid during pregnancy

There are practically no side effects when taking the drug. If you take it in large quantities, the excess is simply removed from the body. However, this is dangerous in pregnancy, because an overdose can lead to a miscarriage. Usually, side effects occur only against the background of an overdose.

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Overdose

Overdose is accompanied by nausea, headache, dizziness, loss of orientation. There may be pain and upset stomach, intestines. The headache develops, the concentration of attention and vision decreases. If you do not provide first aid, you may develop seizures, loss of consciousness, and even a deep coma. For women in a state of pregnancy, an overdose is dangerous for miscarriage.

In severe cases of overdose, severe kidney damage develops, in which the parenchyma is affected, then the condition progresses to renal insufficiency. Substantially the risk of miscarriages, abortion or premature birth. After the whole biochemical cycle is broken.

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Interactions with other drugs

Significantly increases the bioavailability of substances such as benzylpenicillin and tetracycline, which have an antibiotic effect on the body. Thus, with the combined use of these agents and vitamin C, recovery in inflammatory and infectious processes is markedly accelerated. When taken together with oral contraceptives, the bio-tolerance of ethinylestradiol is increased. Increases the absorption of iron.

The activity of heparin and other anticoagulants is reduced. Assimilation of vitamin C decreases with joint intake with aspirin. When taken with salicylates and sulfonamides, the risk of crystalluria increases, the excretion of metabolites by the kidneys slows down. Drugs with an alkaline reaction are faster to be withdrawn, their activity is significantly reduced. Also significantly reduced the activity of antipsychotic drugs, antidepressants.

Storage conditions

Keep the drug in a dry place, which will be protected from light.

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Shelf life

2 years.

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Ascorbic acid for abortion

Ascorbic acid during pregnancy brings not only good, but also harm. Cases of overdose often end in miscarriage. This is because the increased content of glucose significantly increases the tone of the uterus and increases immunity. Immunity of a woman should be reduced. Increased immunity entails an increased production of antibodies that perceive the fetus as a foreign agent and act against it. As a result, a miscarriage occurs.

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