Salam Alaikum, sister. Selenium is an essential trace mineral, and pregnant women do need it, but only in small, safe amounts. Usually it’s included in prenatal vitamins about 55–70 µg. But in general pregnant women shouldn’t take extra selenium unless a doctor prescribes it after a blood test. Balanced nutrition and proper monitoring are the safest way to ensure both mother and baby’s health.
In functional medicine, we often check whole blood selenium alongside full thyroid panels, as selenium status and thyroid function are closely linked, especially important in pregnancy, when both maternal and fetal thyroid health depend on adequate selenium.