In addition, the amount of weight gain thats alright for you during pregnancy will be different than the amount of weight gain thats right for other women. Only your health care provider can help you determine a target thats right for your body, your health status and your pregnancy.
Multivitamins contain multiple micronutrients, such as vitamins and dietary minerals. A multivitamin is a preparation intended to be a dietary supplement with vitamins, dietary minerals, and other nutritional elements. Such preparations are available in the form of tablets, capsules, pastilles, powders, liquids, and injectable formulations.
If not, look for these nutrients, in at least these amounts, when you buy a multivitamin or supplement: 1  Vitamin C, 250 mg. 2  Vitamin E, 200 mg. 3  Beta-carotene, 5,000 IU. 4  Zinc, 25 mg. 5  Zeaxanthin, 500 mcg. 6  Selenium, 100 mcg. 7  Lutein, 10 mg. 8  Calcium, 500 mg.