prenatal vitamins

Study: Prenatal Vitamins Cut Autism Risk

Studies for years now have emphasized that prenatal vitamins are crucial before and after conceiving. But a new study says vitamins have even more importance: They help cut the autism risk in ... READ MORE

Nine Meatless Months

Rest easy, all you pregnant vegans and vegetarians out there: Medical experts, including the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Dietetic Association (ADA), ... READ MORE

How To Get the Vitamins You Need

In combination with healthy eating, supplements are essential while you're pregnant. Here’s expert advice on how to choose prenatal vitamins to get the nutrients your body may lack. Plus, ... READ MORE

Low Vitamin D Tied to Preeclampsia

New findings published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology suggest that women who develop preeclampsia have lower blood levels of vitamin D than healthy moms-to-be, Reuters ... READ MORE

Folic acid: how much and when?

Prenatal Vitamins Made Easy

Though it won’t replace healthy eating, a supplement is essential. Here’s expert advice to help you choose a good one. Q: How early in my pregnancy should I begin taking a prenatal vitamin?A: ... READ MORE

Red Blood Cells

Mom’s Vitamin D Promotes Strong Teeth for Baby

Babies born to moms who had low levels of vitamin D are more likely to have signs of tooth decay at 16 months than babies whose mothers had adequate levels of the vitamin during pregnancy. ... READ MORE

Getting Pregnant. Or Not

A 26-year-old reader (who didn't include her name) is thinking about aiming for a pregnancy early next year. She has a lot of questions about how to go about this. I know what you're ... READ MORE

the fab 5

Each year, scientists uncover new information about the critical benefits of nutrients in a fetus’s mental and physical development, including a reduced risk of birth defects and disease in ... READ MORE