Liz McEuen from Pharmics highlights the need for Prenatal Vitamins.
· Who should be taking a Prenatal Vitamin: Many doctors recommend that all women during their childbearing years take a prenatal vitamin each day. +/- 70% of all pregnancy are unplanned. Is your body read
· Why are prenatal vitamins important: Prenatal vitamins provide essential nutrients that may be lacking from our diet. For a mother's health, and the health of her baby, it is recommended she take prenatal vitamins during pregnancy. Prenatal vitamins are specially formulated and may make up for any nutritional deficiencies in the mother's diet, particularly folic acid, iron, and calcium.
o Folic acid may reduce the risk of having a baby with a serious birth defect of the brain and spinal cord.
o New studies indicate that prenatal vitamins rich in Folic Acid may prevent the risk of Autism by up to 40 percent. In this study it indicates that prenatal vitamins, taken 3 months before becoming pregnant, and during pregnancy, may reduce the risk of autism.
See this link for more information
pharmics.blogspot.com · What is the solution: O-Cal Prenatal or O-Cal FA a rich source of Folic Acid and other essential nutrients for both mom and baby. Gentle, small easy to swallow tablets, dye and gluten free.
o Ask your doctor or order online For a free sample go to
www.OCalPrenatal.com 
