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Prenatal supplements consist of a variety of vitamins and minerals. During pregnancy, a woman’s daily intake requirements for certain nutrients, such as folic acid (folate), calcium, and iron will ...
www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/prenatalvitamins.html
Upside: Very good overview of prenatal vitamins including which to choose
Downside: Limited links for additional depth
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www.bizrate.com/vitamins_nutrition/products__keyword--super+nutrition+prenatal+vitamins.html
Upside: Shopping site with pricing information on prenatal supplements and good online retailer ratings
Downside: Hard to shop by store
What Are Prenatal Vitamins? For a mother's health, and the health of her baby, she is advised to take so-called "prenatal vitamins." These are specially formulated multivitamins that make up for any ...
www.webmd.com/baby/guide/prenatal-vitamins
Upside: Article with detailed information on prenatal vitamins to take during pregnancy
Downside: Limited links for additional related information
To make love with the goal of creating a child represents longing incarnate. It is an act both wonderfully irrational and a bit reckless. Once the child within takes hold, you are no longer one, even ...
www.childbirthsolutions.com/articles/pregnancy/herbsandvit/index.php
Upside: Excellent articled with very detailed information on using herbs and vitamins during pregnancy
Downside: Expect lots of scrolling; basic site design
Although medicine has replaced almost every natural supplement with a synthetic substitute, there is a debate about the effectiveness of natural herbs and vitamins in providing essential nutrition to ...
www.emaxhealth.com/40/215.html
Upside: List of various natural herbs and vitamins to take during pregnancy and their safety
Downside: Lots of scrolling
To eat well during pregnancy you must do more than simply increase how much you eat. You must also consider what you eat. Although you need about 300 extra calories a day — especially later in your ...
kidshealth.org/parent/pregnancy_newborn/pregnancy/eating_pregnancy.html
Upside: Easy to use site with very good information on vitamins and minerals to have during pregnancy
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Although medicine has replaced most natural supplements with a synthetic substitute, there are many who still look to natural herbs and vitamins to provide essential nutrition to pregnant women as ...
www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/naturalherbsvitamins.html
Upside: Describes benefits of supplements and specific recommendations
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conceive, Pregnancy Plus Prenatal Vitamin provides a once-daily spectrum of essential vitamins and minerals for both mother and baby.
Upside: Prenatal vitamin product site with very good additional information
Downside: Busy pages
Why do I need folic acid? How much do I need? Should I take a supplement? What are the best food sources? What are signs of a deficiency? Why do I need folic acid? Folic acid (also known as vitamin ...
www.babycenter.com/0_folic-acid-an-important-way-to-prevent-birth-defects_476.bc
Upside: Detailed article on the benefits of folic acid to prevent birth defects
Downside: Click on 'See all on one page' to reduce clicking
Vitamins are very important to the developing fetus. However, you should be aware that overdoing supplements can cause grave problems in the baby, so consult your physician before taking any vitamins ...
life.familyeducation.com/pregnancy/health/36571.html
Upside: Summary of first trimester basics including supplements to take
Downside: Need to scroll down to find vitamin info