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Your Ultimate Prenatal Supplement Guide

💡 Why Supplements Matter in Pregnancy


Pregnancy is a time of incredible growth and change for both you and your baby. While a balanced diet provides most nutrients, some vitamins and minerals are especially important in supporting early development, brain growth, and long-term health. That’s why tailored supplementation is recommended alongside good nutrition, not instead of it.

Evidence-based nutrition for a healthy pregnancy - because small steps now make a big difference in your baby’s first 1,000 days.


💡 Why Supplements Matter in Pregnancy


Pregnancy is a time of incredible growth and change for both you and your baby. While a balanced diet provides most nutrients, some vitamins and minerals are especially important in supporting early development, brain growth, and long-term health. That’s why tailored supplementation is recommended alongside good nutrition, not instead of it.


👉 Supplements never replace real food. They’re designed to support you, not substitute for a nourishing, varied diet. Every woman’s needs are different depending on her diet, lifestyle, and medical history, so think of supplements as a top-up, not a replacement. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach — your supplement plan should be as unique as your pregnancy journey.


🌿 The Core Four: Your Prenatal Essentials

Nutrient

Why It’s Important

🌿 The Core Four: Your Prenatal Essentials

Recommended Form / Dose

Tips

Folic Acid / Folate

Supports early brain and spinal cord development

400–800 µg daily (start before conception where possible)

Choose methylated folate (L-5-MTHF) if you struggle with folic acid absorption

Vitamin D

Supports bone, immune, and muscle function for you and baby

10 µg (400 IU) daily year-round (UK guidance)

Especially important in darker months or if you have limited sun exposure

Iron

Helps your body make red blood cells to carry oxygen to your baby

Only supplement if recommended after a blood test

Boost naturally with lean meats, beans, lentils, leafy greens + vitamin C rich foods

Iodine

Supports thyroid and brain development

140 µg daily (UK)

Found in milk, yogurt, white fish, eggs - check your supplement includes it


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