What Minerals and Vitamins are essential During Pregnancy
The foods that you eat and the nutrition that you take in while you are pregnant is going to have an effect on the development of your baby. A balanced diet is the best way to receive nutrients, but prenatal vitamins do also have a place in ensuring that you are getting the minerals and vitamins you and your baby need.
Prenatal vitamins will never replace a healthy diet, but rather assist you in ensuring that you get that little bit of extra help – simply put, they are a supplement and not a replacement.
Three to four servings of fruits and vegetables Nine servings of whole-grain or enriched bread, cereal, rice, or pasta for energy Three servings of milk, yogurt, and cheese for calcium Three servings of meat, poultry, fish, eggs, nuts, dried beans, and peas for protein
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Three to four servings of fruits and vegetables 
