I found out that I had a vitamin b12 deficiency just before falling pregnant (108ng/L) my ferritin level as well is 11.3mg/ml. I’m not anaemic. I’ve been taking oral supplements for two weeks now.
Some background; i initially fell pregnant in August, which ended in October after discovering a cystic hygroma during the 12 week scan. Obviously this has been a very difficult and traumatic time.
I’ve been absolutely desperately trying to fall pregnant again with no success. My WCC has been low and that’s why they tested my iron and b12. When these came back low, I decided to stop TTC as I’d read the complications of NTD on NHS website.
Of course, the month where we only had sex once (before I found out about low b12) we conceived. I should only be able two weeks pregnant. Sometimes I feel calm because I know my folate levels are good (14.7ng/ml) and I’ve been taking supplements for months. But sometimes I feel absolutely convinced that that the neural tube has been impacted by the low b12. I know it’s the first four weeks that are critical.
I want to get IM injections as soon as I can, going to call the GP this morning.
I eat a really balanced diet, and consciously trying to increase my b12 and folate intake.
I’d really love to hear stories from people who have had b12 deficiencies before and during pregnancy, who weren’t having IM injections, and how their journeys were. Would also love to hear from health professionals with some knowledge on the subject.