Pregnancy and Prenatal VitaminsWhat are prenatal vitamins? Eating a healthy diet is always a wise…

Pregnancy and Prenatal VitaminsWhat are prenatal vitamins?

Eating a healthy diet is always a wise idea -- especially during pregnancy. It's also a good idea during pregnancy to take a prenatal vitamin to help cover any nutritional gaps in the mother's diet.

Prenatal vitamins contain many vitamins and minerals. Their folic acid, iron, iodine, and calcium are especially important.

What to Look for in Prenatal Vitamins

Look for a prenatal vitamin that includes:

400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid.

400 IU of vitamin D.

200 to 300 milligrams (mg) of calcium.

70 mg of vitamin C.

3 mg of thiamine.

2 mg of riboflavin.

20 mg of niacin.

6 mcg of vitamin B12.

10 mg of vitamin E.

15 mg of zinc.

17 mg of iron.

150 micrograms of iodine

In some cases, your doctor will give you a prescription for a certain type of prenatal vitamin.

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