When you’re pregnant, you need to take additional supplements, mainly vitamins and minerals, to meet the growing nutritional needs of your body and the baby inside you.
Here are the top 6 Prenatal Supplements doctors recommend:
Chlorella
Chlorella is a great source of iron and is widely used for treating iron deficiency in pregnant women. "In a 2009 study, women who took a 6g chlorella supplement during pregnancy experienced significantly lower rates of anemia than women who took a placebo."
Spirulina
Spirulina is a wonderful and safe source of many important nutrients such as iron, vitamin B12, protein, etc. for pregnant women. Spirulina superfood consumed during pregnancy blocks cadmium from damaging developing babies.
DHA
DocosaHexaenoic Acid (DHA) is a source of omega-3 fatty acid, which helps with the growth and development of the baby’s brain, eyes, etc.
Folate
Folate, or Folic Acid, is a vitamin-B that ensures the healthy growth of the baby in the womb. Most doctors recommend it for pregnant women.
Probiotics
Probiotics are usually given during or after pregnancy for regulating bowel movement and strengthening the immune system.
Vitamin D
Adding vitamin-D supplements to your diet during pregnancy may help reduce the risk of low birthweight, pre-eclampsia, etc.
Make sure that you are getting sufficient of these supplements to ensure the healthy development of the baby.