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Keith Godfrey, Professor of Epidemiology and Human Development, University of Southampton

Most expectant mothers miss out on vitamins important for their health and their baby’s, study finds

Certain micronutrients are important for the health of the mother and baby during pregnancy. Dragana Gordic/ Shutterstock

Our bodies require many important vitamins and minerals in order to function well. B vitamins, for example, are particularly important for many of our everyday functions – including energy levels, cell health and nerve function.

These vitamins become even more important when a mother is pregnant, as low levels of some vitamins (such as folic acid, also known as vitamin B9) are associated with poor health outcomes during pregnancy and for the infant after birth.

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