For a Healthy pregnancy Prenatal Vitamins For a Healthy pregnancy This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND

Prenatal Vitamins It’s a good idea to take prenatal vitamins during pregnancy, 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. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY

What to look for in Prenatal Vitamins 400 micrograms of Folic Acid 400 IU of Vitamin D 200 to 300 milligrams 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

What purpose does these Vitamins serve Folic acid helps prevent neural tube (birth defect) which affect the brain and spinal cord. Neural tube defects develop in the first 28 days after conception, before many women know they are pregnant. It is recommended that any women who can get pregnant take 400 micrograms of folic acid daily, starting before conception and continuing for the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. Foods that contain folic acids include green leafy vegetables, nuts, beans, citrus fruits, and many foods which have been fortified with folic acid. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND

Purpose Prenatal Vitamins serve(continue) Calcium is also important for a pregnant women. It can help prevent her from losing her own bone density as the baby uses calcium for its own bone growth. Iodine is critical for a woman healthy Thyroid function during pregnancy. A deficiency in iodine can cause stunted physical growth, severe mental disability, and deafness. Not enough iodine can lead to miscarriage and stillbirth.

How are Prenatal Vitamins different from other Vitamins? Prenatal Vitamins typically contain more Folic Acid and Iron than, standard adult multivitamins. Why? Folic Acid helps prevent neural tube defects. Iron supports the baby’s growth and development. Iron also help prevents anemia, a condition in which blood has a low number of healthy red blood cells. Some research suggest that Prenatal vitamins decrease the risk of having a baby who is small for his or her gestational age. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

Side Effects of Prenatal Vitamins Nausea or Queasy-if this happens, take your vitamin with a snack or before you go to bed at night. Constipation-this comes from the iron that’s in the prenatal vitamin, to prevent constipation you can: Drink plenty of water Include more fiber in your diet Include physical activity in your daily routine Stool Softner Side Effects of Prenatal Vitamins

Different Types of Prenatal Vitamins Prenate Mini-it’s a small and complete prenatal vitamin that provides you with the optimal nutrients in the optimal amounts. The Mini is design to make it easy for all women to take on a daily because it is small, easy-to swallow soft gel, packed with all the nutritional support recommended during pregnancy. Prenate Mini includes 14 nutrient forms created to help ensure maximum absorption of the ingredients while ensuring tolerability. Prenate AM-it’s the only prenatal vitamin with Vitamin B6 plus ginger design to address common morning sickness. Prenate AM contains the nutrients to help support a healthy pregnancy such as folate and Calcium Prenate Pixie-small soft gel. It is design for the period of preconception planning when compliance is important to ensure you are getting daily intake of Folic acid and other key nutrients in preparation for a baby. It contain 8 concentrated nutrients 200 mg of DHA-promotes cognitive development Contains 1 mg of body-ready folate to help all women ensure they get the folic acid needed Helps ease common morning sickness with Vitamin B6 Antioxidants:vitamins C&E, plus blueberry extract, which help reduce burp back 500 IU of vitamins D3-for calcium absorption,skeletal and immune development Highly absorable and Tolerable Sumalate iron Biotin help strengthen hair and nails which is depleted during pregnancy Sugar free gluten free and lactose free Different Types of Prenatal Vitamins

Taking any vitamins are good for you Taking any vitamins are good for you. But be sure to check with your Health Care Provider to make sure it doesn’t have a reaction to the other meds you are taking. Conclusion

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