Pregnancy increases your body’s nutrient demand 2–3 times.

Food alone is often not enough — that’s why supplements are prescribed.
Here are the most important tablets you should NOT skip 👇

1️⃣ Folic Acid (Most Critical)
🧠 Helps prevent brain & spinal cord defects
📅 Needed most in first trimester, but often continued
Skipping folic acid in early pregnancy can increase the risk of neural tube defects.

2️⃣ Iron Tablets
🩸 Prevents anemia
🤰 Supports oxygen supply to baby
⚠️ Low iron = fatigue, dizziness, low baby weight
👉 Usually started after the first trimester or earlier if levels are low.
3️⃣ Calcium + Vitamin D
🦴 Builds baby’s bones & teeth
🩻 Protects mother from bone loss and leg cramps
💡 Calcium should be taken separately from iron for best absorption.

4️⃣ Vitamin D
☀️ Supports immunity, bone health & hormone balance
❗ Deficiency is very common in Indian women
Low vitamin D is linked to: • gestational diabetes
• low birth weight
• weak bones in baby

5️⃣ DHA / Omega-3
🧠 Crucial for baby’s brain & eye development
👶 Especially important in 2nd & 3rd trimester
Vegetarian moms often miss this — supplementation helps.

⚠️ Important Gynaecologist Tips
✔️ Always take supplements only as prescribed
✔️ Don’t self-add extra tablets
✔️ Timing matters (morning vs night)
✔️ Never stop tablets without consulting your doctor
❌ More tablets ≠ better baby

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