Iodine during and after pregnancy
Facts to keep in mind for mothers-to be and new-born baby
Iodine in pregnancy and after birth
Motherhood is a special time in the life of a woman. You will experience a lot of new emotions you didn’t know before and especially during pregnancy your eating habits will change and often appear strange to others.
Most importantly, during the months before birth and in particular in the first two years after your new family member has first seen the light of day you must not only take care of yourself but of the baby as well. During this period certain nutrition is essential for the optimum development from the first cells to the embryo and the baby. At every single stage of growth new organs are generated as well as body functions are created and for all this optimum nutrition should be provided.
One of these nutrients, that is very important and that is required in an increased amount during pregnancy and breast-feeding is iodine.
Also if you want to get pregnant you should take care of a proper iodine intake as early as possible. You can get more information on recommendation for iodine intake in the chapter “Iodine in adults”.
Iodine is very important for the proper physical and mental development of a fetus and a new-born child.
Pregnant and breast-feeding women have an increased need for iodine.
During pregnancy
Pregnant women have an increased need for iodine and should consider some nutritional facts during their pregnancy for the optimal development of their babies.
Breastfeeding mothers and baby
Especially in the first two years iodine is essential for proper growth and development of the baby, moreover the mother needs to take care of her nutrition as well.
Iodomarin® provides safe and controlled iodine supplementation
Iodine deficiency is common all over the world. The recommended daily dose for an adult of 150 μg iodine may not be available via food alone. Therefore, it is very important to take care of nutritional supply of iodine in order to avoid the risk of developing the symptoms of so called iodine deficiency disorders.
Iodomarin® 100
Each tablet of Iodomarin® 100 contains 131 μg potassium iodide which is equivalent to 100 μg iodide. For a dosage of 50 μg you can divide the tablet into two equal halves.
Iodomarin® 200
Each tablet of Iodomarin® 200 contains 262 μg potassium iodide which is equivalent to 200 μg iodide. For a dosage of 100 μg you can divide the tablet into two equal halves.