Obstetrics Mineral and Vitamin Deficiency in Pregnancy Pregnancy and lactation most commonly unmask a deficiency in key vitamins and minerals. This is due to increased bodily demand during these times. In particular, vitamin B12, folate and copper deficiencies are often only detected once pregnant. As these three nutrients are all vital for proper red blood cell production, anaemia is often the first … Read More Dr Sean Burnet Dr Sean Burnet April 2021
