Experts recommend that pregnant women consume at least 0.4 mg of folic acid for the first two months of pregnancy (19). Newborns need vitamin B12 for proper brain development and for the production of red blood cells. The recommended daily intake of vitamin B12 for lactating women is 2.8 mcg (20). If you have anemia, have undergone gastric bypass surgery, or have a gastrointestinal disorder, your body may not be able to absorb B vitamins. You must seek your healthcare providers support to overcome its deficiency (21).