If you are very sure you eat enough meat, dairy products, fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes during your pregnancy you’re probably getting the nutrition you need for your baby. But, there are two crucial nutrients that most pregnant women don’t get enough of from food alone. These are folic acid and iron. So, taking the vitamins anyway is a smart thing to do. Do also keep in mind that you need to get calcium from your food. There is not enough calcium in a prenatal vitamin!
