Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility while having hydroxocobalamin

Hydroxocobalamin can be used during pregnancy.

It's important that a vitamin B12 deficiency is correctly treated to make sure that you and your baby are healthy.

You can have hydroxocobalamin while you're breastfeeding.

Hydroxocobalamin is a natural part of breast milk. When you have hydroxocobalamin injections as a supplement or treatment, it passes into your breast milk in low amounts and helps your baby to stay healthy.

If your baby also has vitamin B12 deficiency, they will still also need treating themselves.

If you notice your baby is not feeding as well, or you have any concerns about your baby, contact your doctor, pharmacist, health visitor or midwife.

There's no evidence to suggest that taking hydroxocobalamin affects fertility in either men or women.

Tell your doctor if you're:

• trying to get pregnant
• pregnant
• breastfeeding