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Vitamin B12 Deficiency in Pregnancy by Tridahayu is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This review article discusses the rising prevalence of vitamin B12 deficiency in pregnant women, particularly those following vegan or vegetarian diets, as B12 is not available from plant sources. It highlights the lack of current guidelines for antenatal diagnosis and management of this deficiency and suggests the need for national screening policies and prophylactic supplementation for at-risk groups. The paper emphasizes the importance of diagnosing and treating B12 deficiency to prevent adverse outcomes

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Tridahayu

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EN