Pregnant women should make sure they get plenty of iron in their diet, including green leafy vegetables, sardines, lean red meat, dried fruit and nuts. Rarely iron supplements are necessary. Calcium Important for making healthy bones and teeth. Don't forget Vitamin D which you need in order to absorb calcium - try to get out in the daylight and fresh air every day. Vitamin A Avoid supplements of this or foods which contain a lot such as liver as high doses may harm the baby.
Eggs Make sure eggs are cooked thoroughly to reduce the risk of salmonella food poisoning.
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