If you follow the healthy eating guidelines described, you should not be short of any of the essential nutrients you need during pregnancy.

There are also no proven benefits associated with taking vitamin or mineral supplements. The exceptions are Folic Acid and Vitamin D. Make sure that you pay particular attention to your intake of the following nutrients especially if you restrict your diet in any way, for example if you are vegetarian or on a milk free diet.

• Folic Acid

• Iron

• Calcium

• Vitamin B12

• Vitamin D

• Fish Oils and Omega 3