Monday, July 12, 2010

Prenatal Vitamins

When I was younger people used to say that a pregnant woman ate a lot more because she was "eating for two". I never was totally positive that was true or not, but I saw pregnant women that could really pack the food away. Perhaps they were not eating (food) for two but were somehow attempting to get enough vitamins in their bodies for two. Now that I am older I understand that a pregnant woman needs to ensure that she, and her baby, get the right amount of nutrients and vitamins in order for that baby to be born as healthy as possible. These days it's much simpler as a pregnant woman can, along with a healthy diet, take prenatal vitamins.
According to The American Pregnancy Association, these prenatal supplements consist of a variety of vitamins and minerals. During pregnancy, a woman’s daily intake requirements for certain nutrients, such as folic acid (folate), calcium, and iron will increase. Vitamins and minerals such as iron, calcium, and folic acid are vital for proper fetal growth, development, and healthy adult living.
I have no doubt, that with today's hectic schedules for everyone, that even the most careful pregnant woman might have some difficulty in keeping up with the vitamins that she and her baby need.
Bit, which vitamin supplement is the right one? You are too busy trying to juggle work and the rest of your life to sit down and read tons of literature about these things, so wouldn't it be nice if someone had already done that work for you? Of course, it would, and they have.
Clicking the link above will take you to a website that has reviewed lots of prenatal vitamin supplements and chosen the one that they feel is the the best, Trimedisyn.
You owe it to yourself and your baby to check this out. Then take the information to your doctor and let them advise you on what is best to eat to go along with this supplement. A healthy you makes for a better chance of a healthy baby.

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