Cotton Bam Boo is a smooth, lustrous sportweight yarn with great stitch definition. The cotton component allows the blend to knit up into a fabric that is soft and breathable. Bamboo adds a soft sheen, and it is naturally antibacterial. The cotton/bamboo blend gives this yarn a wonderful drape. 52% cotton, 48% bamboo.
During pregnancy, it is necessary to have vitamin C (also referred as ascorbic acid) in right amounts in the body. The antioxidant property of vitamin C fights infections and protects your body from toxins and any damage (2). It helps in tissue repair, wound healing, bone growth and repair and having healthy skin (3). It is vital in making collagen, a structural protein which is a component of cartilage, bones, tendons and skin (4).
During pregnancy, your body needs extra vitamins to support your baby's growth and development. Pregnant women need 600 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid daily to reduce the risk of neural tube defects (problems with the development of the baby's brain and spine). They also need 770 mcg of vitamin A, 2.6 mcg of vitamin B12 and 600 international units (IU) of vitamin D.