Supplements is a recurring thread in our coverage. This hub collects every article tagged Supplements, newest first, each written with the calm, well-sourced detail expecting parents actually need.
A registered dietitian ranks Ritual, Thorne, FullWell, Needed, Perelel, and Nature Made on nutrient completeness, bioavailable forms, choline and DHA coverage, third-party certification, and real monthly cost.
A registered dietitian's hands-on assessment of the top prenatal vitamins—ranked on ingredient quality, choline and DHA completeness, pill burden, and honest monthly cost.
Iron needs nearly double during pregnancy, yet most women fall short. Here is what the research says about ferrous sulfate vs. bisglycinate, the food-first heme hierarchy, and when to test ferritin — not just hemoglobin.
ACOG recommends 200–300 mg of DHA per day, but the NIH now endorses at least 250 mg combined DHA+EPA — and most American pregnant women get only 60 mg a day from food. Here is how to close the gap with algae oil or fish oil, and why starting early matters.
ACOG still recommends folic acid. Emerging research points toward methylfolate. Here is what the evidence actually shows — and what it means for your prenatal choice.
The pregnancy adequate intake for choline is 450 mg a day. Most prenatal vitamins deliver 25 mg or less — a gap wide enough to matter for your baby's brain and neural tube.