What vitamin and mineral supplements are safe to take during pregnancy?
During pregnancy the body’s requirement for certain nutrients is increased. Combined with a healthy diet, taking a supplement specifically formulated for pregnancy is advisable to support the recommended daily intake of nutrients (RDIs). Blackmores Pregnancy and Breast-Feeding Gold formula provides 17 essential nutrients including 10 vitamins, 6 minerals and omega-3 fatty acids which may be beneficial to a mother and her developing baby. It is recommended during pregnancy as well as when breast-feeding. Blackmores I-Folic® contains both iodine and folic acid, which are important preconception nutrients. Iodine is essential for normal thyroid function, and is important for a baby’s brain development, visual skills, motor skills and hearing. Folic acid, if taken prior to conception, may reduce the risk of women having children with birth defects of the brain and/or spinal cord, such as spina bifida. Folic acid is also one of the nutrients necessary for the production of normal red blood
