Answers to Questions about phosphatidylcholine and choline supplements
What if I get COVID-19 or the flu?
Phosphatidylcholine supplements protect the baby and enhance brain development even if the mother gets a respiratory virus or influenza while she is pregnant. Mothers still need full protection from flu shots and from a COVID-19 vaccine, when it is available. Wearing a mask and washing your hands to keep from getting infected makes good sense as well.
What if I use marijuana for morning sickness?
All physicians strongly recommend against marijuana (and alcohol, nicotine, and other drugs) in pregnancy, because of evidence that it affects the baby’s brain development. However, if you do use it, higher choline levels offer some protective effect for your baby.
What if I am vegan?
Supplements concentrate phosphatidylcholine and choline from soybeans and sunflower seeds into capsules. Additional information for vegans is available.
What do I tell my doctor and how can I get more information?
Our team of doctors is happy to provide you and your doctor with the latest medical and scientific information on choline and other supplements in pregnancy. We can be reached at [email protected]. Additional information is also available at https://www.prenataldoctoradvice.com.
What if I get COVID-19 or the flu?
Phosphatidylcholine supplements protect the baby and enhance brain development even if the mother gets a respiratory virus or influenza while she is pregnant. Mothers still need full protection from flu shots and from a COVID-19 vaccine, when it is available. Wearing a mask and washing your hands to keep from getting infected makes good sense as well.
What if I use marijuana for morning sickness?
All physicians strongly recommend against marijuana (and alcohol, nicotine, and other drugs) in pregnancy, because of evidence that it affects the baby’s brain development. However, if you do use it, higher choline levels offer some protective effect for your baby.
What if I am vegan?
Supplements concentrate phosphatidylcholine and choline from soybeans and sunflower seeds into capsules. Additional information for vegans is available.
What do I tell my doctor and how can I get more information?
Our team of doctors is happy to provide you and your doctor with the latest medical and scientific information on choline and other supplements in pregnancy. We can be reached at [email protected]. Additional information is also available at https://www.prenataldoctoradvice.com.