{"id":30714,"date":"2026-04-20T08:00:50","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T08:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.may.app\/?p=30714"},"modified":"2026-03-20T09:20:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T09:20:20","slug":"vitamins-during-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.may.app\/en\/blog\/pregnancy\/vitamins-during-pregnancy\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything you need to know about vitamins during pregnancy"},"content":{"rendered":"

During pregnancy, your body\u2019s needs evolve. Vitamins and minerals must be present in sufficient amounts in <\/span>your <\/span>body to meet <\/span>your<\/span> daily nutritional needs <\/span>and those of your baby<\/span>. Is it necessary to take vitamins during pregnancy? Which ones should you prioritize?<\/span><\/p>\n

Vitamins during pregnancy<\/strong>: l<\/span>et\u2019s take a closer look.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why take vitamins during pregnancy?<\/b><\/h2>\n

When you are<\/span> pregnant, your entire <\/span>body <\/span>adjusts to support the development of the fetus. <\/strong><\/span>You can<\/span> help <\/span>your <\/span>body cope with these changes by ensuring the nutritional intake it <\/span>needs through an appropriate diet: that is to say <\/strong><\/span>a balanced and varied diet and, if necessary, vitamin supplementation. <\/strong><\/p>\n

You can<\/span> therefore follow a vitamin regimen by taking a specific vitamin or multivitamins<\/strong>. This should be assessed based on your deficiencies or your diet (especially in cases of vegan diets\u2014don\u2019t hesitate to discuss this with your healthcare professional). <\/span><\/p>\n

As a general rule, you will be supplemented with folic acid (vitamin B9). This supplementation applies to all women. Frequently, you may also be supplemented with iron (usually toward the end of pregnancy after the 6th month).<\/span><\/p>\n

Warning<\/strong>: always seek <\/span>medical advice before taking prenatal vitamins. <\/span>The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES)<\/span> \u201cemphasizes the importance of not combining multiple sources of vitamins and minerals without regular biological monitoring.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Supplementation never replaces a balanced diet. Our digestive system allows us to absorb all food groups.<\/strong> In addition to possible supplementation, a healthy pregnancy is primarily based on adequate intake of: <\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Protein<\/strong>: meat, fish, eggs, and legumes. <\/span><\/li>\n
  • Carbohydrates<\/strong>: fruits, vegetables, and starchy foods, especially whole grains. <\/span><\/li>\n
  • Healthy fats<\/strong>: vegetable oils and fatty fish.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Fiber<\/strong>: mainly found in plant-based foods, it supports good digestion and contributes to a balanced gut microbiota. However, it may reduce the absorption of certain nutrients such as proteins and fats. By increasing meal volume and lowering calorie density, it promotes a feeling of fullness more quickly.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Vitamins and minerals<\/strong>: <\/span>found in large amounts in fruits and vegetables, dairy products, nuts, and certain animal-based foods, they contribute to the proper functioning of the body.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Proper hydration<\/strong> and sufficient sleep also contribute to overall balance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    In this article, we will review the micronutrients necessary during pregnancy.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Want to learn more? Feel free to <\/span>download the May app<\/span><\/a>, where you’ll find plenty of resources to support and guide you throughout your pregnancy.<\/span><\/p>\n