Zinc is key material in growth and development of the infant, taking zinc supplements during pregnancy is really advisable. The pregnant women need all essential nutrients to nourish your infant. It is very important for the pregnant women to intake enough zinc in their daily food for both themselves and their developing infant.

 Generally zinc supplements are not combined with iron supplements, which are normally prescribed to women during their pregnancy. It is always good that pregnant women consulting a doctor before starting with zinc supplements. Interact with your doctor to check how and in what form zinc supplements should be taken. Strictly follow your doctor’s prescription because high dose of zinc supplements can cause vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, cholesterol and also reduce the immune system in your body. Fringy deficiencies of zinc also lead to spontaneous abortion, premature or extended delivery, toxemia, and prolonged labor.

The recommended quantity of zinc supplements for adult women is 8 mg/day and 11 mg/day for adult men. For pregnant females it goes up to 11 mg per day and 12 mg a day for breastfeeding women over the age of 18. 15mg of zinc supplements is the limit for the pregnant women more than that is overdose.