{"id":22383,"date":"2020-12-14T21:58:03","date_gmt":"2020-12-14T21:58:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=22383"},"modified":"2024-12-20T19:10:30","modified_gmt":"2024-12-20T19:10:30","slug":"vitamins-to-take-while-pregnant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/vitamins-to-take-while-pregnant\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Vitamins to Take (and Avoid) While Pregnant"},"content":{"rendered":"

Gaby Vaca-Flores, RDN, CLE<\/em><\/a>, shares recommended vitamins to take while pregnant. Plus: additional<\/em> supplements<\/em><\/a> for a healthy pregnancy, other prenatal nutritional needs, and vitamins to avoid during pregnancy.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

Is it safe to take vitamins during pregnancy? If so, what vitamins should I take while pregnant?<\/p>\n\n\n

These are some of the most common questions that dietitians get<\/a> from expectant and new mothers. It\u2019s no secret that proper nourishment can better optimize your pre- and postnatal care. But exactly which vitamins and supplements<\/a> should you take during pregnancy?<\/p>\n\n\n

In this article, we\u2019re bringing things back to science-backed basics. When it comes to supplements and pregnancy, we\u2019ve compiled the information you need to have a safe and healthy term.<\/p>\n\n\n

One important note: This information should not be used in lieu of professional medical advice. Always follow guidance from your OB-GYN and\/or primary care physician.<\/p>\n\n\n

The Importance of Prenatal Nutrition<\/h2>\n\n\n

Meeting your daily nutrient needs during pregnancy is necessary to keep up with your rapidly-changing maternal metabolism. Maternal nutrition is essential for healthy fetal growth and development. In fact, there\u2019s growing research that suggests the effects of prenatal nutrition can trickle into adulthood<\/a>. And there are certain vitamins and minerals that are crucial for healthy development, like iron, folate, vitamin D<\/a>, and vitamin B12\u2014all of which support proper growth of the fetus. For that reason, it\u2019s important to learn about necessary vitamins and minerals for pregnant women, as well as additional supplement and macronutrient needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Best Supplements to Take During Pregnancy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In addition to the vitamins and nutrients discussed above, here are five of the best supplements to take while pregnant.<\/p>\n\n\n

1. Prenatal Multivitamin<\/h3>\n\n\n

A prenatal vitamin<\/a> is one of the best vitamins<\/a> to take during pregnancy. These multivitamins can help cover their increased nutrient needs. It\u2019s difficult to get enough of these essential nutrients simply through food, which is why a prenatal vitamin is recommended by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists<\/a> (ACOG).<\/p>\n\n\n

Wondering what those nutrients are? Here\u2019s a list of some of the key ones and how much you should aim to consume each day from food and supplements, according to the ACOG:<\/p>\n\n\n\n