Vitamin A and Retinol cream with pregnancy
Studies in animals and people who are pregnant, it has evidence that vitamin A or and the retinol cream can cause abnormalities in the fetus. This drug should not be used in women that are expected to become pregnant or are pregnant, because of the risks of using drugs. It is more harm than good.Source: http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/vitamin-a-000331.htm
Specifies the amount of Retinol (Retinol cream) in adults generally as follows
Male age 19 years and over: 900 mcg or 3,000 IU of retinol (RDA)Women aged 19 years and over: 700 mcg or 2,333 IU
Pregnant women aged 14-18 years: 750 mcg or 2,500 IU
Pregnant women aged 19 years and over: 770 mcg or 2,567 IU
Breastfeeding women aged 14 to 18 years: 1,200 mcg or 4,000 IU
Breastfeeding women aged 19 years and over: 1,300 mcg or 4,333 IU
Source http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/drug-information/DR601623.
