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Extra Supplements to Consider in Pregnancy

Herbal Supplements in Pregnancy

Managing Nausea in Pregnancy

Pregnancy and Naturopathy

Safe Foods During Pregnancy ( 71 engaged.)

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Herbs and Supplements in Pregnancy

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People who are vegetarians or vegans should make sure they are getting enough protein, iron and B12 in their diets during pregnancy.

Explanation:

People who are vegetarians or vegans should make sure they are getting enough protein, iron and B12 in their diets during pregnancy. Typically, iron and B12 are more easily absorbed through animal products. If you are vegetarian and you are pregnancy, it's important to be mindful of these important nutritional factors.

People who are low dairy, or non dairy consumers need to be mindful of their calcium intake during pregnancy.

Explanation:

People who are low dairy, or non dairy consumers need to be mindful of their calcium intake during pregnancy.

Folic acid is an important supplement during pregnancy, particularly for patients that are over weight, Obese, over the age of 35, or who have a family history of neural tube defects.

Explanation:

Folic acid is an important supplement during pregnancy, particularly for patients that are over weight, Obese, over the age of 35, or who have a family history of neural tube defects.

Vitamin D deficiencies are applicable to almost anyone and is something to consider during pregnancy.

Explanation:

Vitamin D deficiencies are most prevalent in people the live in northern latitudes where they don't get enough sunshine during winter months, darker skin individuals or those people who are obese.

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