When planning to have a child, there are a number of things that need to be considered beforehand, from social issues—as your entire life dynamic will change—to health concerns, in order for everything to go smoothly during pregnancy and childbirth. That’s why medical monitoring before pregnancy is always important and necessary so you can understand your health conditions and what should be improved to ensure everything goes well. One of the main problems related to pregnancy is the woman’s nutritional status1. Fortunately, there are several supplements that can help stabilize this situation, such as Damater. Want to know how it works and why it can be so important? Keep reading today’s article and find out!
What is Damater?
Damater is a supplement of vitamins and minerals to be used both in the preconception period and during pregnancy and even during breastfeeding. It contains various vitamins and minerals that are beneficial both for the woman’s good health and for the baby’s development. The general recommendation is to take Damater once a day, always with food. Still, it’s important that the pills are swallowed whole for full effect—that is, without chewing, crushing, or breaking them before ingestion. If a woman forgets to take it, she can do so as soon as she remembers; however, it is not recommended to take two capsules on the same day.
ATTENTION: Even though it is not a conventional medication, Damater should be used under your doctor’s supervision, as it can sometimes lead to an excess of vitamins in women who do not actually need this treatment, which can be harmful both to the mother and to the baby.
What is Damater for?
The function of Damater is basically to meet specific vitamin and mineral deficiencies that a woman may have. Such a deficiency can lead to issues like difficulties conceiving, fetal malformation2, or even trouble producing milk during breastfeeding3. Therefore, the use of Damater, when necessary and properly recommended by a doctor, decreases the risk of problems like these occurring. You may also be interested in: Top 10 supplements to get pregnant
Damater Composition
The list of vitamins that make up this supplement is as follows:
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B1
- Vitamin B2
- Vitamin B6
- Vitamin B12
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin E
- Folic Acid
- Iron
- Zinc
- Calcium
In addition to these, the capsules also contain other components such as soybean oil and lecithin, purified water, glycerol, glycerides and saturated fatty acids, titanium dioxide, gelatin, and some types of coloring agents. All these ingredients are necessary to ensure the capsule has the correct consistency to be ingested, as well as to help the woman’s body absorb all these nutrients in the best way possible. 
Who is Damater for?
Damater is recommended for all women who wish to become pregnant and have certain vitamin or mineral deficiencies, as well as for pregnant or breastfeeding women who may also benefit from the supplement’s components. To be sure whether Damater is necessary for you or not, it is advisable to undergo all the necessary tests.
Are there any contraindications?
Despite its many benefits, as already mentioned here, it is important to remember that there are some contraindications for Damater. The first and most important is when a person is allergic to any of the supplement’s ingredients, be it a specific vitamin or even the elements that make up the pills. Additionally, there are other contraindications, such as for those with kidney disease or those undergoing treatment for pernicious anemia. Also, children and elderly people should not use the supplement.
What are the side effects?
When Damater is taken incorrectly, or when the supplement is taken by someone who is not indicated for it, some side effects may occur. In this section, we will discuss these and show how to avoid such problems. Constipation is one of the possible side effects of Damater, although it is not exactly frequent in those who take this type of supplement. Other side effects may also appear, such as bone pain, skin peeling, vomiting, nausea, dry and thinning hair, brittle nails, gastrointestinal issues, fever, among other symptoms. Most of these effects occur with people who have hypervitaminosis, that is, who already have a high level of some vitamin present in Damater. As previously mentioned, it is recommended to take only one capsule of the supplement per day. A very high dose can result in problems such as tiredness, a feeling of weakness, unwanted sweating, fever, vomiting, and loss of appetite. Although these are not very serious symptoms, they can complicate the health of pregnant women in particular. It is worth emphasizing that Damater does not cause weight gain in any way, as it also does not cause fluid retention, nor does it increase appetite.
User experiences
To give you a deeper understanding of the effects of Damater in women trying to conceive and in pregnant women, we have selected some user experiences from those who have already used the supplement.
Louse2
“I’ve been taking this vitamin since the 8th week. I really like it, I have no reaction at all, and it’s very important for the baby :)”
Taii28
“I’m also taking Damater. Besides not having any reaction, I think it made my nails stronger and my hair better.”
Inez_2018
“Incredibly, it regulated my bowels. I see people saying it causes constipation. In my case, it regulated things and I am immensely grateful. I’ve seen reports of people vomiting or feeling more nauseous. But for me everything is fine. I always take it at night after dinner, maybe that’s why I don’t feel sick, because I go to sleep. Anyway, this is my positive experience ;) 19 weeks.”
Where to find Damater?
Finding Damater is not very difficult. It is sold in all major pharmacies in Brazil and is usually in the vitamins and supplements section. Currently, there are two versions, one in a box with 20 soft capsules and another with 30. The price may vary depending on your city, region, or pharmacy chosen, but is usually between R$ 40.00 and R$ 50.00.
Conclusion
The entire process of having a baby, from planning to fertilization and childbirth, can be quite complicated. When a woman is deficient in vitamins, it can be even harder, and having a supplement like Damater can be a solution to alleviate the effects caused by this. We emphasize once again that it is essential to visit your doctor before taking any type of supplement that could alter your physical condition, as it is necessary to know what types of vitamins you need to take and if you really have this need. And despite all these concerns (which are very normal, by the way), it is important to think of this phase as a good and remarkable moment for the rest of our lives, after all, we are creating a new human being. And that is more than special.
