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I for iodine, and you can not underestimate its importance.It plays vital role in general life, but it plays a key role in a during Pregnancy.



Importance of iodine during pregnancy.

The iodine needs during pregnancy are quite different from our usual requirements as an adult.Iodine keeps the thyroid gland functioning properly during pregnancy.. This need to be perfect to keep the foetus healthy, as well as makes sure that your baby’s thyroid gland develops properly, too.

After your baby is born, iodine still needs to be present in your body in sufficient amount. Consumption of iodine from a mother’s breastmilk is important for an infant to continue with the development of body and brain on schedule.



Role of Iodine in Baby’s Brain Development

Iodine plays a very importantrole in babies mental development. Various studies have observed children be struggling with reading skills or having poor IQ when it comes to verbal communication when they have had iodine deficiencies or were born to mothers who had them. The thyroid gland is indirectly related to the development of the brain.



Iodine Intake For Pregnant Women

The iodine requirements during pregnancy are quite different from those in non-pregnant women or in lactating mothers. Generally, lactating mothers require higher iodine of around 290mcg as compared to non-pregnant women, who need around 150mcg on a daily basis.
This simply shows how iodine plays an important role in babies growth and mental development.
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