Once you know the range of possible maternal and fetal complications your heart will be at ease. All the best to you. I am 7 weeks pregnant. Two B vitamins, B6 and folic acid, are especially beneficial to pregnant women. A deficiency in folic acid has been linked to birth defects, and a low platelet count in the maternal blood.
Platelets are an important part of the clotting factor in blood.
A low platelet count could result in a hemorrhage at birth. B6 is good for morning sickness. Many women think that they should take the prescription prenatal vitamin often recommended by their ob. These supplements contain too much iron, and the fillers usually make mothers nauseous. A Midwives are trained to handle complications, such as hemorrhage and neonatal resuscitation.