Amniocentesis, also known as an Amniotic Fluid Test (AFT), is a diagnostic test usually undertaken between week 15 and week 20 of pregnancy, though it can be taken as early as week 11. It is a test in which about 20 mL of your amniotic fluid, which contains fetal tissues, is used to examine the […]
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Vitamin B6 and pregnancy
If you are suffering from morning sickness in the first weeks of pregnancy, vitamin B6 can help decrease the symptoms. Vitamin B6, like folic acid and vitamin B12, is a B vitamin. Vitamin B6, also known as pyridoxine, is a water-soluble vitamin. The body uses vitamin B6 for protein metabolism. Sources of vitamin B6: Meat Fish Vegetables […]