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Pregnancy & B12 Level

Published Jun,13 2017 | By Jody Kujovich

Vitamin B-12, an essential nutrient required for the production of red blood cells and normal function of the nervous system, assists in fetal growth and development during pregnancy. A lack of B-12 causes anemia and nerve damage in the brain and spinal cord.

Jody Kujovich has been writing since 1998. Her work has appeared in the "British Journal of Haematology" and "American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology," in book chapters and on websites. She completed a residency and fellowship in hematology and medical oncology and is in private practice. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Amherst College and a medical degree from Harvard Medical School.