Prenatal nutritionMay 22, 20261 min readUpdated May 31, 2026

Vitamin B12 in pregnancy

Role in nerves and blood cells, animal and fortified plant sources, and essential supplementation on vegan diets.

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Bầu Ăn Gì? Team · References NIH ODS, NHS

Role

B12 works with folate for DNA synthesis and nervous system health. Deficiency can cause anemia and neurological harm.

Sources

Meat, fish, eggs, dairy; fortified plant milks and nutritional yeast for vegetarians.

Important point

Vegans need reliable B12 supplement throughout pregnancy and breastfeeding — diet alone is often insufficient.

Check prenatal labels; blood tests if deficiency is suspected.

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