Prenatal Vitamin Nutrient Profile: 10 Essentials for Pregnancy

A quality prenatal vitamin should provide (approximate daily values):

Nutrient	Target Amount	Key Role
Folic Acid	400–800 mcg	NTD prevention
Iron	27 mg	Maternal blood expansion, fetal iron stores
Calcium	1,000–1,300 mg	Fetal skeleton, maternal bone
Vitamin D	600–1,000 IU	Calcium absorption, immune
Vitamin C	85 mg	Collagen, iron absorption, antioxidant
Vitamin E	15 mg (22 IU)	Antioxidant, cell membranes
Vitamin K	90 mcg	Clotting, bone
Iodine	220 mcg	Thyroid, fetal brain
Choline	450 mg	Neural tube, brain development
DHA	200–300 mg	Fetal brain/retina

Additional: B₁₂, B₆, zinc, magnesium, biotin. Formulations vary; consult OB for personalized selection.