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Pregnancy Nutrient Needs

Calculate your trimester-specific nutrient requirements (Folate, Iron, Calcium) for a healthy baby.

Current Progress

Week 1

🥑Baby is the size of a Poppy Seed

Trimester 2

Trimester Stages

1st2nd3rd

Expected Weight Gain10-15 lbs

approx 1 lb per week

Daily Nutrient Checklist

Folate (Folic Acid)

600 mcg

Normal: 400 mcg→Pregnancy: +Increase

Prevents neural tube defects. Critical in first trimester.

Iron

27 mg

Normal: 18 mg→Pregnancy: +Increase

Supports 50% increase in blood volume.

Calcium

1000 mg

Normal: 1000 mg→Pregnancy: +Same

Baby will steal from your bones if intake is low.

Vitamin D

600 IU

Normal: 600 IU→Pregnancy: +Same

Often supplemented higher (2000-4000 IU) for immune support.

DHA (Omega-3)

300 mg

Normal: 250 mg→Pregnancy: +Increase

Crucial for fetal brain and eye development.

Choline

450 mg

Normal: 425 mg→Pregnancy: +Increase

Brain development and placental function.

Iodine

220 mcg

Normal: 150 mcg→Pregnancy: +Increase

Thyroid function regulates metabolism.

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Doctor's Note

Prenatal vitamins act as an insurance policy, but whole foods are always best. Focus on nutrient density over calorie counting. You only need ~300 extra calories in the 2nd trimester and ~500 in the 3rd.

Trimester-Specific Needs

Supplements vs Food

While a prenatal vitamin is recommended, getting nutrients from whole foods provides better absorption.

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