Reference · Nutrition
Pregnancy nutrition.
Evidence-anchored pregnancy nutrient guidance — folate, iron, DHA, choline, vitamin D, and more by trimester. Sources: WHO, ACOG, EFSA, IOM, Cochrane, Harvard T.H. Chan.
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Reference · Nutrition
Evidence-anchored pregnancy nutrient guidance — folate, iron, DHA, choline, vitamin D, and more by trimester. Sources: WHO, ACOG, EFSA, IOM, Cochrane, Harvard T.H. Chan.
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In the first trimester, Vitamin C is crucial for baseline maternal health and significantly enhances the absorption of non-heme iron from plant-based foods.
In the second trimester, Vitamin C is essential for robust collagen synthesis, supporting your baby's developing tissues and enhancing iron absorption for your expanding blood volume.
In the third trimester, Vitamin C becomes especially vital for enhancing non-heme iron absorption, supporting your body's increased blood volume and preparing for birth.
In the first trimester, understanding your baseline Vitamin D status is key, as deficiency is common and addressing it early supports a healthy pregnancy foundation.
In the second trimester, Vitamin D is crucial for your baby's developing bones and may require ongoing supplementation to maintain healthy levels.
In the third trimester, maintaining adequate vitamin D levels is crucial for both maternal well-being and building your baby's reserves, especially as winter approaches.
During the first trimester, your baseline Vitamin E needs are typically met through a varied diet, making routine supplementation generally unnecessary.
Vitamin E continues its antioxidant role in the second trimester, with no specific increased demand beyond the general pregnancy recommendation, making food sources key.
In the third trimester, Vitamin E continues its important role as an antioxidant, with your body's needs remaining stable, mirroring non-pregnant recommendations.
In the first trimester, your body's baseline Vitamin K needs are typically met through a balanced diet, supporting foundational maternal health.
In the second trimester, Vitamin K remains vital for your blood clotting and bone health, and understanding its role now helps prepare for your baby's specific needs at birth.
In the third trimester, understanding Vitamin K's role is key for your body's readiness for birth and for making informed choices about your newborn's health, particularly regarding the universal injection.
In the first trimester, zinc is a key mineral supporting the rapid cell division essential for your baby's foundational organ development.
In the second trimester, zinc remains essential, supporting your baby's continued rapid growth and bolstering both your and your baby's developing immune systems.
In the third trimester, zinc continues its vital role in supporting your baby's rapid growth and developing immune system, alongside your own wellness.
This is general wellness information, not medical advice. For personalized guidance, talk with your obstetric provider.