Obstetrics - Prenatal Vitamins and Iron Vitamins
Prenatal Vitamins
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Iron Vitamins
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Vitamin Nutrients and Specific Nutritional Needs
Folic Acid Supports
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Fetal growth and development
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DNA and RNA synthesis
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Red blood and immune cell (RBC formation
Deficiency may lead to neural tube effects (NTDs)
Iron Vital To
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RBC production
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Building iron stores during first trimester
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Guarding against iron deficiency anemia during third trimester
Very little iron is absorbed through diet alone, making supplementation important
Calcium Crucial To
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Bone and teeth formation
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Nerve and immune function
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Muscle contraction and strength
Vitamin D is necessary for calcium absorption
Zinc Promotes
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Cell growth during pregnancy
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Healthy birth weight
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Healthy Immune function
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DNA production and function
Deficiency may cause an increase in preterm births
Essential Fatty Acids Support
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Fetal brain and eye development
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Structural formation of vital organs
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Healthy nervous systems
Algae provides a potent source of DHA without concern of contamination from Mercury or PCBs