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Vitamin B6 During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Vitamin B6 During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Vitamin B6 Requirements
  • Increased during pregnancy and breastfeeding
  • Increased in patients using estrogen contraceptives
Vitamin B6 Transfer
  • Crosses the placenta from mother to fetus
  • Excreted in breast milk
Side Effects
  • No side effects from prescribed physiological doses during pregnancy
  • High doses during pregnancy may cause symptoms in infants
  • No recorded side effects from physiological doses during breastfeeding
Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)
Life Stage Age Males (mg/day) Females (mg/day)
Pregnancy all ages - 1.9
Breastfeeding all ages - 2.0
References:
Global Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Site: www.rxmed.com
Oregon State University: lpi.oregonstate.edu