Most expectant mothers miss out on vitamins important for their health and their baby’s, study finds

By Keith Godfrey, Professor of Epidemiology and Human Development, University of Southampton
Sarah El-Heis, Associate Professor of Dermatology, University of Southampton

Our bodies require many important vitamins and minerals in order to function well. B vitamins, for example, are particularly important for many of our everyday functions – including energy levels, cell health and nerve function.

These vitamins become even more important when a mother is pregnant, as low levels of some vitamins (such as folic acid, also known as vitamin B9) are associated with poor…

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