What happens when someone is not able to take the required m

What happens when someone is not able to take the required medications or vitamins due to allergy or unavailable to get them (poverty or natural disaster, etc.) during pregnancy?

Solution

A healthy weight gain in pregnant women is estimated to be about 25 to 35 pounds (11.5 to 16 kg). In case of women with low BMI (body metabolic index), the total weight gain is to be in the range of 12.5 to 18 kg (28 to 40 lb). Also, the blood volume doubles in pregnant women. So, the requirement of iron and folic acid also increases. . During the 1^st and 3^rd trimesters, the haemoglobin levels below 11 g/dl is considered as anaemia. During the second trimester, the iron levels below 10.5 g/dl is considered as anaemia.

In pregnant women, deficiency of iron and folic acid are most common due to the reduced intake. It is likely to result in neurological defects \"spinal Bifida\" in the fetus. Deficiency of vitamin D can cause premature birth, low birth weight and gestational diabetes.