The nutritional demands for mother and the developing foetus can be quite different to those necessary for everyday health.
Expectant mums should aim to get as many needed nutrients from their diet as possible, however they may require additional support from food supplements to ensure they receive the recommended daily amount of certain vitamins and minerals during this important stage.
Naturopathic doctor Dr Holly Lucille, ND, RN, specialises in fertility and children’s and women’s health. She discusses the key nutrients for pregnancy.
– Iodine
– Vitamin D
– Folic Acid
– Iron
About Dr Holly Lucille:
• An acclaimed expert in the field of integrative medicine.
• Author of several books including ‘Creating and Maintaining Balance: A Woman’s Guide to Safe, Natural, Hormone Health.’
• Lectures on a variety of natural health topics. Her TV appearances include the American networks: ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox. She is regularly quoted in both consumer and peer journals and was listed in Time magazine’s “Alt List” as one of the “Top 100 Most Influential People.”
