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• Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia - Causes

  Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia occurs when a lack of either of these vitamins affects the body's ability to produce fully functioning red blood cells.

• Breastfeeding and diet

  Advice on eating a healthy diet while you are breastfeeding, including advice on what vitamins you need.

• Scurvy

  Read about scurvy, a vitamin C deficiency caused by not eating foods (fruit and vegetables) rich in vitamin C over a long period of time.

• Others

  Find out about vitamins and minerals including beta-carotene, copper, potassium and zinc.

• Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia - Complications

  Read about the complications of vitamin B12 deficiency or folate deficiency, which are rare as the condition can usually be easily and effectively treated.

• Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia - Treatment

  Read about treatment options for vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia, which will depend on what's causing the condition.

• Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia - Symptoms

  Read about the symptoms of vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia, which usually develop gradually, but can worsen if the condition goes untreated.

• Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia - Diagnosis

  Read about diagnosing vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia, which can often be diagnosed by a GP based on your symptoms and the results of blood tests.

• The vegan diet

  Find out how to be healthy on a vegan diet, including vegan sources of calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B12 and iron.

• What happens straight after the birth?

  What to expect after your baby is born, including information on skin-to-skin contact, bonding, stitches and vitamin K injections.