It can be challenging for mothers to consume the necessary vitamins and minerals needed throughout pregnancy. Under-nutrition during pregnancy can lead to both short- and long-term effects on infant and maternal health, impacting development, increasing the risk of certain diseases and affecting the survival rate for both mother and child. It can be challenging for mothers to consume the necessary vitamins and minerals needed throughout pregnancy – including vitamin D, folate, calcium, iron and omega-3 fatty acids – from food alone, and oftentimes supplementation is required.