If you’re here then you’ve probably Google’d about: what are the best vitamins to take when pregnant. This article aims to clear any doubts and questions you may have about this subject and we will do our best to do so.
What Are Prenatal Vitamins?
It’s also a good idea to take a prenatal vitamin to help cover any nutritional gaps in your diet.
What To Look For In Prenatal Vitamins
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Egnant women should take before and during pregnancy. From what you should eat and drink, to what to expect from pregnancy and birth, or what products to buy and what to run from – chances are there is a lot of well-meaning but overwhelming advice coming your way.
One thing that expecting mothers might hear about is supplements. Below, we’ve listed the supplements pregnant women should be taking during pregnancy and why. Folic acid/folate
Folic acid, or folate, prevents the risk of your baby being born with a neural tube defect, like spina bifida.
Women should take iodine supplements, and eat iodine rich foods like seafood, iodine fortified bread and iodised table salt, throughout pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Iron
Your body requires increased iron during pregnancy. Talk to your doctor about checking your iron levels, and eat plenty of iron rich foods while you are pregnant.
Consult with your doctor.
And ‘How Much Weight Should I Gain During Pregnancy?
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En “eat for two,” but now we know that it’s dangerous to eat twice your usual amount of food during pregnancy. Women carrying twins should consume about 600 extra calories a day, and women carrying triplets should take in 900 extra calories a da.