@drtawseefullahgpclinic: Top 5 essential nutrients during pregnancy and their benefits 🤰 Good nutrition supports your baby’s growth and helps maintain the mother’s health. These five nutrients are especially important during pregnancy. 1. Folic acid Helps prevent neural tube defects affecting the baby’s brain and spinal cord. A common recommendation is 400 micrograms daily before conception and during early pregnancy, with higher doses for certain high-risk patients when prescribed. 2. Iron Helps produce hemoglobin and red blood cells to carry oxygen to the mother and baby. Iron supplementation is commonly recommended during pregnancy, depending on local guidelines and individual needs. 3. Calcium Supports the development of the baby’s bones and teeth and maintains the mother’s bone health. Dietary sources include milk, yogurt and calcium-rich foods. 4. Vitamin D Helps the body absorb calcium and supports bone development. Supplementation depends on dietary intake, local recommendations and individual risk factors. 5. Iodine Supports thyroid hormone production and the baby’s brain and nervous system development. Sources include iodized salt, dairy products and seafood. Important pregnancy tips * Take a prenatal supplement recommended by your healthcare professional. * Eat a balanced diet with protein, fruits, vegetables, whole grains and safe sources of calcium. * Avoid high-dose supplements without medical advice. * Avoid excessive preformed vitamin A, especially retinol-containing supplements, because it can harm fetal development. * Iron, vitamin D and other supplement doses should follow your clinician’s advice and local guidelines. MBBS quick revision tip: Folic acid helps prevent neural tube defects, iron supports hemoglobin synthesis, calcium builds bones, vitamin D aids calcium absorption, and iodine is essential for thyroid hormones. Follow for more medical and pregnancy education. Dr Tawseef Ullah Poly & Aesthetic Clinic Tajabad, Peshawar, near Mall of Hayatabad – BRT Bus Station No. 25 WhatsApp: 03255372224 @Doctors @MBBSStudents @MedicalStudents @Nurses @Pharmacists @Gynecologists @LabProfessionals @HealthTechnicians #PregnancyNutrition #PrenatalCare #FolicAcid #MaternalHealth #MedicalEducation

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