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Nutritional supplements you should be taking

Team AckoFeb 25, 2025

At week 6, your doctor will give you a list of nutritional supplement that your body requires during your pregnancy cycle. You need an extra dose of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats along with various minerals and vitamins. These vitamins and minerals are required for the healthy growth and development of the baby. Folate is the most important supplement that the doctor starts when you think of starting up a family. This helps in preventing spina bifida and other neural birth defects in your baby.

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Prenatal vitamins as suggested by your doctor should be taken on regular basis and these should be taken before conception, during pregnancy, and your lactation period. These supplements help in preventing the risk of preterm birth and preeclampsia that occurs due to high blood pressure in pregnant women. Iron supplement is required the most during pregnancy as it is very vital for the mother and the unborn baby. Iron provides oxygen to the baby that leads to its healthy growth and development. If iron is low in pregnant mothers, it leads to anemia and it increases the risk of premature labor, depression and infant anemia as well. Pregnant women should take iron supplement as advised by her doctor on daily basis and the recommended intake is 27 mg per day.

Vitamin D is another important supplement that will give you and the baby healthy bones and a strong immune system. Even magnesium plays an important role during pregnancy as it helps in muscle growth and nerve function. Deficiency of magnesium might lead to premature labor and chronic hypertension in mothers. It also reduces the risk of complications like preterm birth. Apart from this, your doctor will suggest you fish oil for fetal brain development and probiotics for keeping your gut area healthy.

Prioritising Financial Security for Your Growing Family

Ensuring your family's financial stability is just as important as maintaining a healthy diet throughout pregnancy for the health of your child. A comprehensive health insurance plan safeguards you from unexpected medical expenses, offering peace of mind during challenging times.

Equally crucial is securing your family's financial future through life insurance. You can protect your loved ones' future by choosing the best life insurance plan based on your needs. While a 1 crore life insurance policy, such as whole life, endowment plan, Ulip, etc., offers complete protection, a term insurance plan provides coverage at the lowest cost.

Term insurance provides pure life coverage for a specific period. The sum assured can cover various expenses for your loved ones, including clearing debts, funding children’s education, managing daily living expenses and more, in your absence. When deciding on a policy, an online term plan calculator helps you compare options and choose the best one for your family's needs.

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