Pregnancy Vitamins

When a woman is pregnant, her nutritional needs increase. A healthy mother means a healthy baby. It is extremely hard to cover the increase in nutritional needs through diet alone during pregnancy. This is why there are pregnancy vitamins available to support both the mother and the baby's needs. Without the proper nutrients the baby's health and also the mothers could be at risk.

What are the ingredients that mother's should look for in pregnancy vitamins? | How long should I take pregnancy vitamins?
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What are the ingredients that mother's should look for in pregnancy vitamins?

Folic Acid - helps prevent neural tube defects that commonly affect the baby's brain and spinal cord. This can also be found in green leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, beans and nuts.
Iron - supports the blood that carries oxygen to the mother's cells and the developing baby.
Iodine - promotes healthy thyroid function while the mother is pregnant. Lack of iodine can halt the baby's physical and mental growth and can even result to miscarriage and stillbirth.
Calcium - is essential in the development of the baby's bones. Taking an adequate amount of calcium is important for the mother to support her bone density.

How long should I take pregnancy vitamins?

Folic acid is important before and during pregnancy. Folic acid should be taken every day while trying to get pregnant until you are 3 months pregnancy. After giving birth, it is recommended to continue taking prenatal vitamins especially if you are breastfeeding.
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