VITAMINS

A woman eating an ideal diet does not need a vitamin/mineral supplement; and the honest truth is most women will have healthy babies even without taking a supplement.  However, rare is the woman who knows what a perfectly balanced diet is.  Rarer still is the woman who has the discipline, time and resources to never miss a meal.  Armed with this knowledge, I look to a multivitamin and mineral supplement as an insurance policy.  Even when a woman's intake is not perfect, the supplement will fill in the gaps and make sure baby and mom get every nutrient they need every day. 

This is not to say that a vitamin/mineral supplement can or should replace food.  Food sources of nutrients are always superior because they are more completely absorbed by the body.  It is also important to remember that a vitamin/mineral supplement does not contain protein. 

After a lot of research and after trying several supplements myself, I recommend Rainbow Light Just Once Prenatal One Multivitamin™.  Not only is this the only vitamin that doesn't make me nauseas, but it is also the most complete prenatal I found.  An added bonus is that you only take one pill a day. 

Prenatal One™ Multivitamin supports all body systems of pregnant and nursing women with:
Research-Backed Multivitamin Protection - from optimal potencies of critical nutrients including extra iron and the full 800 mcg of folic acid, plus the highest potency calcium and magnesium of any one-per-day prenatal multivitamin.
A Gentle Prenatal Blend - of nourishing botanicals, traditionally used to support a healthy pregnancy, including fresh ginger juice to help soothe digestion.
Guaranteed 100% Natural - for exceptional purity when moms and babies need it most.

This supplement is available at most health food stores and online.  The best price I have found, including shipping, is online at Vitacost http://www.vitacost.com/Rainbow-Light-Just-Once-Prenatal-One-Multivitamin#ProductDetails   As of 1/2009 the price was $19.99 for a 150 day supply.