Recommendations from the American Pregnancy Association

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Recommendations from the American Pregnancy Association

The American Pregnancy Association recommends discussing prenatal vitamins with your doctor. There are a number of reasons why women should take these nutritional supplements, but not every women understands the necessity of discussing these reasons with a licensed health care professional.

Many Formulations

Each manufacturer of nutritional supplements has its own formulation or concentrations of ingredients. Therefore, it is recommended that each woman discuss her particular health state in order to find a formulation that is right for her body type and state of health. What is right for one women, may not work well for another.

All About a Health Baby

Prenatal vitamins are advised because of the increased nutritional supplementation that they provide for mothers and babies. While many people will tell you that you need your prenatal vitamins to keep up your nutritional needs, you also need these vitamins and minerals for building blocks for a healthy baby. Babies that are born to mothers that are lacking in nutritional needs have higher rates of developmental and physical disabilities.