If you’ve been anemic in past pregnancies, or you’ve been diagnosed with anemia in this pregnancy, you may benefit from adding these important vitamins into your IV infusion treatment at our clinic.
In addition to iron infusions, which are covered under your insurance, we offer cash pay IV add-ons. If you struggle with symptoms of anemia including exhaustion, tiredness, weakness or difficulty concentrating, Dr. Housholder recommends adding Folic Acid, B12 and calcium to your IV infusion. Simply request this add-on during your appointment!
Build Builder Infusion Add-on | Folic Acid + B12 + Calcium | $90
You can receive this Blood Builder infusion add-on up to 2 times a week. Allow an additional 30-45 minutes for this add on. Folic Acid and B12 are the two main B vitamins involved in building red blood cells. Calcium helps prevent hypertensive disorders, like pre-eclampsia. Pregnant patients who are iron deficient are at a greater risk for hypertensive disorders, so Dr. Housholder added the calcium into this infusion to maximize the benefit for our patients.
You can also choose from the a la carte vitamins in our menu below.
Anemia symptoms include: feeling tired and weak, light headed, breathless, difficulty concentrating, ashen/pale/yellowish skin.
Infusion Add-on’s (safe in pregnancy!)
MAGNESIUM - $40
Magnesium via IV can help replace magnesium lost in the kidney with dehydration. Magnesium relaxes smooth muscle in the intestines, which may reduce nausea. It may also help relax you, improving stress and sleep. Some studies show that magnesium can help lower blood pressure. This can be given twice a week.
B12 - $30
Vitamin B12 can give you a boost of energy and can help with certain kinds of anemia. There is not much B12 in infuvite, so this is a good add on to an infuvite infusion.
INFUVITE - VITAMINS - $85
Commonly called a “banana bag.” Fully replaces your daily required amounts of necessary vitamins. This can be given twice a week. (Adds 1.5 hours to infusion time)
FOLIC ACID - $35
Essential in early pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects. Folic acid is especially important before 10 weeks gestation.
THIAMINE (B1) - $40
Recommended dose for HG patients by the HER Foundation: 100 mg 1 to 3x/day and 250 mg/day minimum after 20 weeks
CALCIUM - $40
Calcium supplementation can reduce the risk of hypertensive disorders, like pre-eclampsia, during pregnancy (recommended by WHO), making calcium supplementation important for HG patients who are at higher risk for hypertension. Calcium is a mineral that builds your baby’s bones and teeth. ACOG recommends 1000mg/day.
THE “HER” INFUSION
MAGNESIUM + B12 + INFUVITE + FOLIC ACID + THIAMINE + CALCIUM - $175
All these vitamins are recommended by The HER Foundation and Dr. Housholder specifically for HG patients. (Adds 1.5 hours to infusion time)
THE BLOOD BUILDER
FOLIC ACID + B12 + CALCIUM - $90
Great add-on for an iron infusion (or any infusion!) Folic Acid and B12 are the two main B vitamins involved in building red blood cells. Calcium helps prevent hypertensive disorders, like pre-eclampsia. *Adds 30-45 minutes to infusion time.
ELECTROLYTE REPLENISHMENT
CALCIUM + MAGNESIUM - $75
Electrolytes such as magnesium and calcium are lost in vomit and/or are not absorbed when you are not eating well. Replenishing your electrolytes can help you feel much better. *Adds 60 minutes to infusion time.