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Can pregnant women take vitamin B6 if they are vomiting?

Asked by:Eulalia

Asked on:Apr 15, 2026 02:47 PM

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  • Amelia Amelia

    Apr 15, 2026

      Many newly pregnant young women lose their appetite, feel mild nausea, and want to vomit. This condition is medically called pregnancy reaction or vomiting of pregnancy. Some women who have given birth may know that there is no need to go to the hospital at this time Hospital , only go to the hospital to prescribe sedatives and antiemetics when it is severe. The commonly used antiemetics are also vitamin B6. Therefore, pregnant women take vitamin B6 with confidence and boldness to reduce pregnancy reactions. Sometimes they have to take a few more tablets, or even take it for a long time, lest the pregnancy reaction will be serious and affect themselves and their health. fetus of healthy

      As everyone knows, taking too much vitamin B6 or taking it for too long can also cause serious consequences. This consequence is mainly manifested in the fetus.

      Due to long-term excessive consumption of vitamin B6, the fetus becomes dependent on it, which is medically called vitamin B6 dependence. The reason for this dependence on vitamin B6 is mainly due to the absorption of vitamin B6 and amino acids, protein synthesis, and nerve , are closely related to the metabolism of fat and are essential substances for cell growth and development. However, because it is widely present in food and the physiological requirement is very small, deficiency symptoms rarely occur in adults. For children, 1 to 2 mg per day is enough. If the mother uses too much vitamin B6, the fetus will easily become dependent on the vitamin.

      This is manifested in the fact that after the child is born, the source of vitamin B6 is not as sufficient as in the mother's body, resulting in a series of abnormal manifestations. Common abnormal manifestations include being easily excited, crying and restless, easily frightened, nystagmus, and repeated convulsions. Some children have convulsions within hours or days after birth. Children with this problem will also lose weight when they are 1 to 6 months old. If the diagnosis and treatment are not timely, there will be sequelae of mental retardation.

      Therefore, pregnant women should not take vitamin B6 for too long. When you need to take it, you must have the guidance of a doctor and take it in an appropriate amount. This is not only beneficial to you but also to the fetus. 》》》 What snacks can pregnant women eat? 5kind of delicious