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    How to Get The Nutrients You Need During Pregnancy #BeActiv

    November 25, 2015 by Jenn 2 Comments

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    This is a product-provided, sponsored conversation that contains affiliate links. I received Viactiv products for my own personal use. All opinions, text and experiences are my own.

    Getting the right amount of nutrients in our diets is important for all of us. It's even more important for pregnant women. Not only does the mom require adequate nutrients, but her baby does, as well. If shed doesn't have enough to support herself and her baby, her little one will draw what he or she needs directly from mom.

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    What Nutrients Mean for Us

    Proper nutrition, including proper nutrients, is key for everyone, especially women. We tend not to take care of ourselves as well as we should, and we can pay a price for that. One of the nutrients that we women are in most need of is calcium.

    Did you know that most women suffer from calcium deficiency? That's a disturbing thought, because calcium plays a key role in so many body functions. Calcium is one of those nutrients that really does affect overall health. It's important for strong bones and teeth; a healthy heart, nerves, and muscles, and it even plays a role in breast health.

    Calcium is important to all women, but pregnant women need it even more. I should say, their babies need it. All the ways that calcium is good for us are all the ways that it's good for our babies. And if pregnant women don't have the proper amount of calcium, along with other nutrients, in their bloodstream to feed their baby, their little bundle of joy will take it directly from mom's body.

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    Nutrients Pregnant Moms Need

    Although calcium and pregnancy go hand in hand, there are other nutrients that are vitally important to both mom and her baby. Because moms are the first step in their unborn baby's nutrition, proper amounts of nutrients are key.

    • Iron - Over 17% of pregnant women are iron deficient, so iron rich foods and supplementation are key.
    • Vitamin D - Along with Calcium, Vitamin D plays a key role in many parts of a baby's development.
    • Calcium - Key to the development of many parts of the body. Vitamin D needs drastically increase during pregnancy.
    • Folic Acid - Prevents neural tube defects during pregnancy.
    • Iodine - Required for normal brain development. Iodine deficiency has become a problem with the increased popularity of non-iodized salt.

    As you can see, there are quite a few nutrients that are key for mom and her baby during pregnancy. Calcium is one of them that is critically important, both for baby's growth and mom's continued health.

    When your baby is developing, it will get the calcium it needs one way or another. If adequate amounts aren't readily available, your baby will sap that calcium from your bones, and that's not good. Calcium supplementation is critical to maintaining your bone mess during pregnancy. You don't need to take extra calcium. You just need to take enough - 1,000 mg per day.

    Get the Calcium You Need with Viactiv

    Although calcium is one of the most important nutrients needed during pregnancy, most multivitamins - and even prenatal - vitamins are woefully deficient. In fact, many prenatal vitamins only provide 20-30% of the recommended amount of calcium for pregnant women.

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    Viactiv's Calcium Chew, the #1 doctor - recommended calcium supplement chew, helps fill the calcium gap left by many multivitamins and prenatal vitamins. One Viactive Calcium Soft Chew contains 500mg of Calcium and 500 IU of Vitamin D, so taking the recommended twice daily dose provides 100& of the RDA allowance of calcium for women along with vitamins D and K.

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    Proper Nutrients are Key

    If you're pregnant, getting the nutrients you need is key to your health and your baby's health. Calcium is important to all of us, so whether you're pregnant, menopausal, post-menopausal, or in your 20s, you need the right amount. With Viactiv, you can get the calcium you need. Right now you can save with this $2 Viactiv Coupon!

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    A $400 value for each prize pack! Good luck and #BeActiv with Viactiv! {*Source: Cleveland Clinic: http://cle.clinic/1Mca9Bp}

    Please talk with your doctor regarding any concerns before taking any supplements. This post is not intended to address or diagnose any medical conditions. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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    Learn more about Viactiv at www.Viactiv.com and enter their current #BeActiv with Baby giveaway.

    This is a product-provided, sponsored conversation on behalf of Viactiv that contains affiliate links. I received Viactiv products for my own personal use. Please speak with your healthcare provider regarding any medical concerns. This post is not intended to address or diagnose any medical conditions. All opinions, text and experiences are my own. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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    Jenn, AKA "The Rebel Chick," is a 40-something Gen Xer who strives to help her readers live their best lives possible. Whether it be through sharing new recipes, sharing her dating stories, or encouraging people to embrace adventure and travel, she aims to inspire people to live full, happy and authentic lives.

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    1. Rosey

      December 07, 2015 at 12:17 pm

      I have been hearing a bit about them and they sound so good to me. I'd use them when expecting, without a doubt.

    2. Andrew

      December 13, 2015 at 8:25 am

      Great article, getting the nutrients you need while pregnant is important!

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