A 2024 Cochrane Database review of five clinical trials included 984 pregnant women from low- and middle-income countries (including India, Bangladesh, South Africa, and Croatia) in which 26% to 51% had vitamin B 12 deficiency (less than 150 pmol/L) and 30% to 46% had anemia (hemoglobin less than 11.0 g/dL) at enrollment (88)
Intravenous Vitamin B12 shots can be given intramuscularly , subcutaneously , or intravenously
Although results may not be instant, improvements can be observed within a relatively short period
These changes are not usually dangerous, but they can affect comfort, appearance, confidence and quality of life
Step 2: Draw the Diluent Using a 3 mL syringe with a drawing needle, pull up 2 mL of bacteriostatic water