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Important Vitamins and Minerals During Pregnancy
Nutrient | What it Does | How Much? |
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Folic acid | Helps to prevent birth defects like spina bifida | 0.4 mg |
Iron | Needed to make extra blood for baby. | 16-20 mg |
Vitamin D and Calcium | Help to build baby’s bones and teeth. | Eat more vitamin D and calcium rich foods – cow’s milk, fortified soy beverages, yogurt, cheese and fish. |
You can often get these nutrients from a prenatal vitamin. A health care professional can help you find one.
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