A 30-year-old primigravida attends her booking appointment at 10 weeks gestation. Her BMI is 36 kg/m². According to NICE guidelines on antenatal care,...

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A 30-year-old primigravida attends her booking appointment at 10 weeks gestation. Her BMI is 36 kg/m². According to NICE guidelines on antenatal care, what supplement should she be advised to take throughout her pregnancy, in addition to standard folic acid?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D 10 micrograms (400 IU) daily

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Vitamin D 25 micrograms (1000 IU) daily

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High-dose folic acid (5mg) daily

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Iron supplement (e.g., ferrous sulfate)

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Low-dose aspirin 75-150mg daily

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Antenatal Care / Supplementation

A 30-year-old primigravida attends her booking appointment at 10 weeks gestation. Her BMI is 36 kg/m². According to NICE guidelines on antenatal care, what supplement should she be advised to take throughout her pregnancy, in addition to standard folic acid?