One serving is one cup of a fruit or vegetable or a cup of juice. Six to eleven servings of grains should be eaten each day. Iron and calcium are important minerals that keep you and your baby healthy. Iron is found in meats, wheat germ, and dried fruits. The best source of calcium is milk, or milk products, like cheese or yogurt.
Skim milk contains as much calcium as whole milk.
Prenatal vitamins may be prescribed for you during your pregnancy. Vitamin pills and herbal supplements, however, are not a substitute for eating healthy foods. Folic acid is a vitamin that is needed in pregnancy. Low levels of folic acid have recently been found to be causes of several types of birth defects. Ask your healthcare provider about prescribing this vitamin for you.