Some sources say it is difficult to get all the nutrients you need for a healthy pregnancy from your diet alone (even if you eat healthily) - whereas others say it could be dangerous/not necessary.
Since you may be in the process of getting pregnant or you are pregnant already, it is a good idea to supplement on folic acid to prevent neural tube defect for your baby and calcium to maintain healthy bones for yourself and for your baby. Again I would see a physician to see which vitamin formulation is good for you since there are many brands in the pharmacy. There are other pre-natal vitamins OTC. YOu may ask a pharmacist for help at any pharmacy.
Source(s):
Pharm.D. student
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