Saying yes to prenatal vitamins

While you should always strive for a healthful, balanced diet in order to give your body the nutrients it needs, it's even more important when you're trying to get (or are) pregnant. Prenatal supplements can give your body the extra nutrients it needs.

Prenatal vitamins contain essential nutrients for pregnancy, including folic acid. Folic acid is necessary for your baby's neural tube development and can help with nausea during the first trimester. (Typically nicknamed "morning sickness" though most of my friends who have gone through a pregnancy swear it's not limited to morning!) Some women experience added nausea if there supplement contains iron. Ask your doctor for advice. You can find more tips about prenatal vitamins here.