Prenatal vitamins

Prenatal vitamins are taken before conception and are continued every day throughout pregnancy. In some cases, your doctor may recommend vitamins from a specific manufacturer, and it is important that the product includes essential micronutrients such as: folic acid, vitamins B6 and B12, iron, calcium, vitamin D, along with vitamins C, A, E, zinc, magnesium, iodine, and copper. Prenatal vitamins are not a meal replacement, but are strictly a dietary supplement. Be sure to consult your doctor before taking prenatal supplements.