Should I take a multivitamin during my pregnancy?

Yes. Most doctors recommend that pregnant women or those trying to get pregnant take a multivitamin or prenatal vitamin every day. This ensures that you and your baby get enough important nutrients like folic acid. Folic acid helps prevent serious birth... Read Article »

What other nutrients do I need for a healthy pregnancy?

Folic acid Pregnant women need 400 micrograms (400 mcg) of folic acid every day to help prevent birth defects. Folic acid is important for any woman who could possibly become pregnant. Folic acid is a B vitamin that helps prevent serious birth defects... Read Article »

What should I avoid eating while I’m pregnant?

Food Don’ts While Pregnant There are 3 main dangers lurking in the food pregnant women eat. They are: Listeria - a dangerous bacterium that can grow even in cold refrigerators. Mercury - a harmful metal found in high levels in some fish. Toxoplasma... Read Article »

Do I really need to “eat for two?”

Not really. Your body needs more vitamins and nutrients to keep you and baby health. But that doesn’t mean that you have to eat twice as much food as you previously did. In fact, just an extra 300 calories per day is all you need. Consider that... Read Article »

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