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Important Vitamins and Minerals During Pregnancy
Nutrient |
What it Does |
How Much? |
---|---|---|
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.
Related Resources
- Healthy Eating for a Healthy Baby
- Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy
- Eating Right During Pregnancy
- Take the Healthy Pregnancy Quiz