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10 Important Nutrients for a Healthy Pregnancy


Any woman who is pregnant or trying to conceive, desires having a healthy birth with no complications. You should understand that during pregnancy, a woman’s body is very sensitive with what she takes in. There are specific nutrients that will out rightly enhance a healthy pregnancy.

Which are these nutrients essential for every mother?

1.      Calcium

Helps tissue and bone development of the fetal, it is also known to decrease the risk of preeclampsia. It is important to have these nutrients during all trimesters and breast feeding.

2.      Vitamin A

It is required for development of fetal visual system, lungs, skeleton, skull, brain and kidney. It helps the body to absorb calcium, protein and water soluble vitamins from food.  It should be included in all trimester and during breastfeeding.

3.      Vitamin D

It helps in insulin production, tooth formation of the baby, increased mineral absorption, brain and fetal development. It should be taken in all trimesters and during breastfeeding.

4.      Zinc

It prevents birth defects, helps in cell division, immune system , reproduction, blood sugar control, growth, brain development of the fetal, especially the part needed for memory and language. They should be taken before and after pregnancy.

5.      Omega-3 Fatty Acid

It is important for fetal brain and visual development. It prevents “baby blues” and learning difficulties. You need to take during all trimesters and particularly third.

6.      Magnesium

With high carbohydrate intake, this mineral gets depleted. It assists in the building of strong bones, reduces fatigue, functioning of the immune system, regulates blood pressure, boosts enzyme functioning. It is best taken in all trimesters.

7.      Vitamin B6

It helps to prevent nausea that come from morning sickness, increases fertility, assists in gluten intolerance and prevents toxemia. You should include it in all your trimesters.

8.      Folic Acid

Important for fetal nervous system development, formation of neural tube and spin. It should be taken three months before the pregnancy, 1st trimester and after delivery if you are breastfeeding.

9.      Iron

It is one of the most recommended nutrients during pregnancy. Tiredness and having a problem in concentration could be due to iron deficiency. It makes the oxygen carrying component of the blood (hemoglobin). When the body is deprived of oxygen, body organs won’t function effectively. It should be taken during all trimesters and especially the 3rd to maintain placenta and fetus stock.

10.  Vitamin B12

It maintains a healthy nervous and blood system, helps a normal growth and development of the fetus. You should include in all trimesters and during breast feeding for better performance.

Bottom Line

The nutrients named above are essential for your healthy pregnancy. You want to have a healthy and a non-complicated delivery? Ensure your diet is rich with the above nutrients.
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