Prenatal & Pregnancy
Essential nutrients for mom and baby.
Pregnancy nutrition should always be coordinated with your OB or midwife. These are the widely recommended essentials for supporting mom and baby — confirm everything with your provider first.
What to look for
The essentials for a healthy pregnancy — always confirmed with your provider.
What the research supports
Recommended supplements
- Prenatal multivitaminFormulated to cover the increased nutrient demands of pregnancy in one daily dose.
- FolateStrongly evidence-based: adequate folic acid before and in early pregnancy reduces the risk of neural tube defects, per US Preventive Services Task Force review.
- DHAAn omega-3 that supports fetal brain and eye development; a Cochrane review found omega-3 in pregnancy reduced the risk of early preterm birth.
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Things to keep in mind
Always confirm supplements with your OB or midwife. Avoid high-dose vitamin A and unverified herbal products in pregnancy. Iron may be added if a test shows you need it.
Educational information only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare provider before starting any supplement.
References
Recommendations on this page are informed by published research. This is educational information, not medical advice.
- Viswanathan M, Urrutia RP, Hudson KN, et al. Folic Acid Supplementation to Prevent Neural Tube Defects: Updated Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the US Preventive Services Task Force. JAMA. 2023;330(5):460-466. View study →
- Middleton P, Gomersall JC, Gould JF, et al. Omega-3 fatty acid addition during pregnancy. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2018;(11):CD003402. View study →
- Peña-Rosas JP, De-Regil LM, Garcia-Casal MN, Dowswell T. Daily oral iron supplementation during pregnancy. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2015;(7):CD004736. View study →