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Nutrition musts for moms-to-be

Posted on May 1st 2008 1:00PM by Maggie Vink
Good nutrition is so important for pregnant women and women who are planning to get pregnant. Different nutrients stimulate your baby's development and help ensure good health. Choosing nutritious foods and including a lot of fruits and vegetables is a good way to get an assortment of vitamins and minerals. But there are a few nutrients moms-to-be must take extra measures to include in their diet:

  • Folic acid
  • Calcium
  • Omega-3 (DHA and EPA)
  • Vitamin D
You can get all of these nutrients from food and other natural sources. Prenatal vitamins also supply many of these nutrients, but you should check with your OB/GYN before taking any supplements. See the gallery for more sources of each nutrient. And Happy Mother's Day!

Nutrition musts for pregnant women(click thumbnails to view gallery)

PregnantFolic acidCalciumOmega 3 fatty acidsVitamin D


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