Abstract
The UK Department of Health publishes detailed recommendations for supplements during pregnancy and the postnatal period. Are there potential risks of over-supplementing the maternal diet or to the infant through additional supplements, such as extra vitamins or fortified infant formula? This article will examine the necessary macro- and micronutrients, the best food sources for these and when the sensitive periods of high demand occur for brain development during pregnancy and post-delivery. It will also examine current public health recommendations for ante- and postnatal supplements, and how midwives and health visitors can tailor their advice towards the more vulnerable groups of women and children they serve.
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