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Vitamin B6

Studies suggest that taking vitamin B6 for morning sickness greatly improves nausea, though not vomiting, for many pregnant women. There has been no sign of harm to the fetus with vitamin B6 use.¹

A typical dose of vitamin B6 for morning sickness is 25 mg, 3 times a day.

Talk to your health professional before taking vitamin B6 for morning sickness.

Vitamin B12

Studies suggest that taking vitamin B12 improves vomiting for many pregnant women. There has been no sign of harm to the fetus with vitamin B12 use. In fact, a combination of vitamin B12 and folic acid is thought to prevent neural tube defects in the growing fetus.¹

In studies, the dose of vitamin B12 has ranged from 4 mcg a day to 25 mcg twice a day.¹

Talk to your health professional before taking vitamin B12 for vomiting during pregnancy.

Related Information

• Pregnancy: Dealing With Morning Sickness

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