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Pregnancy diet: Focus on these essential nutrients
Folate and folic acid — Prevent birth defects
Vitamin D — Promote bone strength
Protein — Promote growth
Iron — Prevent iron deficiency anemia
Supplements — Ask your health care provider
Folate and folic acid — Help prevent brain and spinal cord conditions present at birth
Calcium — Strengthen bones
Vitamin D — Supports bone strength
Protein — supports growth
Iron — Helps prevent iron deficiency anemia
Supplements — Ask your health care professional
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Folate and folic acid — Help prevent brain and spinal cord conditions present at birth
Calcium — Strengthen bones
Vitamin D — Supports bone strength
Protein — supports growth
Iron — Helps prevent iron deficiency anemia
Supplements — Ask your health care professional
Vitamin D — Promote bone strength
Protein — Promote growth
Iron — Prevent iron deficiency anemia
Supplements — Ask your health care provider
Folate and folic acid — Help prevent brain and spinal cord conditions present at birth
Calcium — Strengthen bones
Vitamin D — Supports bone strength
Protein — supports growth
Iron — Helps prevent iron deficiency anemia
Supplements — Ask your health care professional
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Folate and folic acid — Help prevent brain and spinal cord conditions present at birth
Calcium — Strengthen bones
Vitamin D — Supports bone strength
Protein — supports growth
Iron — Helps prevent iron deficiency anemia
Supplements — Ask your health care professional
Supplements — Ask your health care professional
Even if you eat a healthy diet, you can miss out on key nutrients. Taking a daily prenatal vitamin can help fill any gaps. Your healthcare professional may recommend special supplements if you follow a strict vegetarian diet or have a long-term health condition. If you're thinking about taking an herbal supplement during pregnancy, talk with your healthcare professional first. Some herbal supplements might be harmful to your pregnancy.
