 | Prenatal vitamins are not a substitute for a healthy diet during pregnancy, but they can help you get recommended daily levels of vitamins and minerals that would be hard to achieve in the average diet. |
 | It's one of the most common questions pregnant women ask: When should I start taking prenatal vitamins? |
 | For high-risk pregnancies, a perinatologist's specialized care offers advantages over the generalized care an obstetrician provides. |
So you found out you're pregnant, Congratulations! But what comes next? First off, of course you're going to want to make an OB/GYN appointment, however don't just go with any OB. Ask around from your friends and family, and ask about their personal experiences with their OB. |
Perhaps most famous for its role in preventing birth defects, folic acid (known as folate when found in foods) has many functions. In fact, this member of the B family of vitamins is so important that experts consider it brain food. |
