GalwayNow March/April 2022 Issue

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FEATURE

A Guide to

Pregnancy Supplements A Guide to Pregnancy Supplements

by SORCHA DUNNE | @SORCHATERESADUNNE

Pregnancy places a high dietary demand on the body since your baby is entirely dependent on what you eat as their sole source of nutrition. Even if you already consume a healthy diet, supplementing with specific vitamins and minerals during pregnancy can be highly beneficial for you and your baby's health, particularly in your first trimester. On the contrary, some supplements should be avoided during pregnancy or avoided in high amounts. We break down all you need to know about what to take or what to avoid.

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