Medical Condition Unspecified Complication Of Pregnancy

Source:

2009 icd-9-cm diagnosis 646.9 - unspecified complication of pregnancy

Active Ingredients used for Unspecified Complication Of Pregnancy:

Beta Carotene, Biotin, Flaxseed And Flaxseed Oil, Folate, Ginseng, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Zinc

Active Ingredient	Uses based on scientific evidence	Grade*
beta-carotene	all-trans beta-carotene (synthetic beta-carotene) taken weekly before, during, and after pregnancy may reduce pregnancy-related mortality, night blindness, post partum diarrhea and fever. a regular intake of a micronutrient supplement at a nutritional dose may be sufficient to improve micronutrient status of apparently healthy pregnant women and could prevent low birth weight in newborns. however, further research is necessary to consolidate the evidence in this area before a clear	c
biotin (vitamin h)	marginal biotin deficiency has been found to commonly occur during pregnancy. biotin supplementation during pregnancy is not currently standard practice, and prenatal vitamins generally do not contain biotin. however, individual patients may be considered for biotin supplementation by healthcare practitioners on a case-by-case basis. additional study is needed in this area.	c
flaxseed and flaxseed oil (linum usitatissimum)	it has been proposed that alpha-linolenic acid, provided as flax oil capsules, may delay the timing of spontaneous delivery, but the available evidence does not support this use.	c
folate (folic acid)	studies have proven that folate consumption during pregnancy prevents deficiency and anemia in pregnant women. low folate levels during pregnancy may contribute to birth defects and pregnancy loss.consuming a high dietary intake of folate and taking folic acid supplements orally during pregnancy reduces the risk of neural tube birth defects or cleft palate in the infant.	a
ginseng (american ginseng, asian ginseng, chinese ginseng, korean red ginseng, panax ginseng: panax spp. including p. ginseng c.c. meyer and p. quinquefolius l., excluding eleutherococcus senticosus)	early studies have found that components of panax ginseng might be useful in treating intrauterine growth retardation. larger, well-designed studies are needed in this area.	c
vitamin a (retinol)	maternal vitamin a deficiency is common in developing countries. beta-carotene may reduce pregnancy-related complications and mortality in such individuals. however, excess intake of vitamin a has been reported to increase the risks of some birth defects. vitamin a supplementation above the rda is therefore not recommended in pregnancy.	c
vitamin c (ascorbic acid)	there is not enough evidence to conclude if vitamin c supplementation alone or combined with other supplements is beneficial during pregnancy. preterm birth may increase with vitamin c supplementation. some study results show that daily supplementation can effectively lessen the incidence of premature rupture of chorioamniotic membranes (prom). a gynecologist and pharmacist should be consulted before taking any herbs or supplements during pregnancy.	c
zinc	according to multiple reviews, there is no evidence to suggest that zinc supplementation offers benefits during pregnancy, although there is a possible reduction in labor complications and pre-term deliveries. however, results from individual studies suggest a possible benefit of zinc supplementation on blood pressure during pregnancy. further research is needed before a conclusion can be drawn.	c

*Key to grades
A: Strong scientific evidence for this use;
B: Good scientific evidence for this use;
C: Unclear scientific evidence for this use;
D: Fair scientific evidence against this use;
F: Strong scientific evidence against this use.