{"id":39637,"date":"2025-06-23T12:56:28","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T10:56:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/what-vitamins-should-you-take-if-youre-trying-to-conceive\/"},"modified":"2025-06-23T12:56:28","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T10:56:28","slug":"what-vitamins-should-you-take-if-youre-trying-to-conceive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/what-vitamins-should-you-take-if-youre-trying-to-conceive\/","title":{"rendered":"What vitamins should you take if you\u2019re trying to conceive?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Mediterranean diet is, par excellence, an exemplary dietary model and is recognised as\u00a0<strong>one of the healthiest and most balanced\u00a0<\/strong>diets worldwide. Although this diet is able to provide almost all the nutrients one needs during pregnancy, the majority of gynaecologists recommend taking additional supplements.<\/p>\n<p>The purpose of these supplements is to help make sure you are obtaining<strong>\u00a0all the nutrients needed<\/strong>\u00a0during the different stages of pregnancy.<\/p>\n<p>Here we are going to talk about these nutrients with you and tell you\u00a0<strong>which ones are essential\u00a0<\/strong>if you are trying to conceive.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Tabla de contenidos<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #3f3f3f;color:#3f3f3f\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #3f3f3f;color:#3f3f3f\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/what-vitamins-should-you-take-if-youre-trying-to-conceive\/#Folic_acid\" >Folic acid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/what-vitamins-should-you-take-if-youre-trying-to-conceive\/#Iodine\" >Iodine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/what-vitamins-should-you-take-if-youre-trying-to-conceive\/#Vitamin_D\" >Vitamin D<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/what-vitamins-should-you-take-if-youre-trying-to-conceive\/#Calcium\" >Calcium<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/what-vitamins-should-you-take-if-youre-trying-to-conceive\/#Iron\" >Iron<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/what-vitamins-should-you-take-if-youre-trying-to-conceive\/#Omega_3_fatty_acids\" >Omega 3 fatty acids<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/what-vitamins-should-you-take-if-youre-trying-to-conceive\/#The_importance_of_healthy_eating\" >The importance of healthy eating<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Folic_acid\"><\/span><strong>Folic acid<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>The\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/the-importance-of-folic-acid-during-pregnancy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">importance of folic acid during pregnancy<\/a><strong>\u00a0is something all fertility specialists agree on. In fact,\u00a0<\/strong>it is the most important vitamin in their opinion. They recommend that you start taking it at least\u00a0<strong>one month before you start trying to conceive<\/strong>\u00a0in addition to the first three months of pregnancy.<\/p>\n<p>This recommendation is due to the role folic acid plays in\u00a0<strong>development of the embryo\u2019s neural tube<\/strong>, something which occurs during the early weeks of gestation and prevents birth defects in the foetus.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Iodine\"><\/span>Iodine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Iodine is a trace mineral which is essential to regulation of the thyroid hormone. It is mainly found in sea water and in some foods. It is very important that your\u00a0<strong>levels of iodine before conceiving<\/strong>\u00a0are correct in order to ensure favourable hormone development in the foetus.<\/p>\n<p>People who live inland, as well as those who\u00a0<strong>do not consume iodized sea salt<\/strong>, often have an iodine deficiency and it is therefore recommended that they take an iodine supplement.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vitamin_D\"><\/span>Vitamin D<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This vitamin came into the spotlight some time ago, as\u00a0<strong>between 20 and 50 percent of patients\u00a0<\/strong>of reproductive age have a vitamin D deficiency.<\/p>\n<p>What we know about the relationship between vitamin D and pregnancy\u00a0is that this vitamin is strongly associated with the ability to conceive as well as\u00a0<strong>prevention of complications\u00a0<\/strong>during gestation. Favourable levels of this vitamin help to prevent pre\u2011eclampsia, gestational diabetes and intrauterine growth restriction.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calcium\"><\/span>Calcium<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Calcium is another essential supplement if you are thinking about trying to conceive and do not meet the minimum daily calcium requirement. Calcium is crucial not only for the foetus, but also for the correct progression of pregnancy, as it\u00a0<strong>reduces the risk for hypertension and pre\u2011eclampsia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Iron\"><\/span>Iron<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A good iron reserve is fundamental when it comes to conception, as a female\u2019s iron level will have a tendency to fall during pregnancy. This happens due to the fact that iron requirements are\u00a0<strong>greater than the daily intake<\/strong>\u00a0in order to meet the needs of both mom and baby.<\/p>\n<p>Taking an iron supplement, especially during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, is\u00a0<strong>necessary for almost the majority of pregnant women<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Omega_3_fatty_acids\"><\/span>Omega 3 fatty acids<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Omega 3 fatty acids help to\u00a0<strong>stimulate brain development in the baby<\/strong>. If your diet is not rich in these fatty acids (fish, nuts, etc.), then your gynaecologist will advise you to take a supplement.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_importance_of_healthy_eating\"><\/span>The importance of healthy eating<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As we said at the beginning of this article, our Mediterranean diet is a great help when it comes to getting the right amount of nutrients during pregnancy. In the end it all comes down to this:\u00a0<strong>eat a varied, well\u2011balanced diet\u00a0<\/strong>including healthy, natural foods.<\/p>\n<p>And in specific cases when certain nutrients are not obtained through diet,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/fertility-clinic-spain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">fertility specialists<\/a>\u00a0will tell you\u00a0<strong>what supplements you need to take and in what amounts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Likewise, of course, we recommend\u00a0<strong>quitting certain habits that are harmful to fertility<\/strong>. Avoid these bad habits at all costs if you want to become a mother!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Mediterranean diet is, par excellence, an exemplary dietary model and is recognised as\u00a0one of the healthiest and most balanced\u00a0diets worldwide. 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