Why Do Pregnant Women Need Additional Vitamins?
During pregnancy, the body's need for nutrients doubles. Regular nutrition is often insufficient—especially in the first trimester, when all the baby's organs are forming.
The Most Important Vitamins by Trimester
| Vitamin | Role | Daily Dose |
|---|---|---|
| Folic Acid (B9) | Neural tube development, defect prevention | 400–800 mcg/day |
| Vitamin D3 | Bone health, immunity, hormones | 1500–2000 IU/day |
| Iron | Anemia prevention, oxygen toxicosis | 27–30 mg/day |
| Omega-3 (DHA) | Child’s brain development | 200–300 mg DHA/day |
| Iodine | Mother’s and baby’s thyroid gland | 150–220 mcg/day |
| Magnesium | Uterine tone, prevention of cramps and spasms | 300–350 mg/day |
| Vitamin C | Immunity, iron absorption | 85 mg/day |
When to Start Taking Vitamins?
- 3 months before conception: folic acid (B9)
- 1st trimester: B9, D3, iodine, magnesium
- 2nd trimester: iron, omega-3, calcium
- 3rd trimester: D3, omega-3, iron
What to Avoid?
- Vitamin A in high doses (teratogenic)
- Herbal remedies without doctor’s consultation
- Any supplements without a doctor’s prescription
Tibetan Formula Products for Pregnant Women
For pregnancy planning, we recommend Femimax — a multivitamin complex with folic acid (B9), D3, biotin, and other vitamins. We also recommend Myo-Inositol to support reproductive function and Vitamin D3 5000 IU to replenish deficiency.
Author: Andriy Duyko, founder of Tibetan Formula, herbalist with 20+ years of experience.
⚠️ This is not medical advice. Be sure to consult your gynecologist before taking any supplements.