This increases the mother's iron needs. It is practically impossible to get enough iron from food. Doctors usually recommend supplements. A good diet takes planning. No one can guarantee a baby will be born healthy and strong.
Nothing offers greater benefits to mother and baby than good nutrition.
Sources Brown, J.E. 1995. Christian, J.L. and J.L. Greger. Alma M. Saddam, PhD, RD, Extension Specialist, Nutrition. All educational programs conducted by Ohio State University Extension are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or Vietnam-era veteran status. Keith L. Smith, Associate Vice President for Ag.