Pregnancy support
The health of a pregnancy, for the pregnant person and for the baby. It is measured by nutrient levels, by birth weight and gestational age, and by complication rates.
20 supplements analyzed and ranked by clinical evidence.
Supplements20
Supplement Evidence
Main Effects
Omega-3 Fatty Acids288519
Bigger babies, longer gestation
Affects preterm risk
Mostly no direct support
Strong
Selenium69617
Se status ↑, pregnancy outcomes
~20% lower complications
Antioxidants/GPx ↑, glucose↓
Strong
Riboflavin40020
Pregnancy HTN −38%
Anemia/birthweight improved
Pregnancy: ↑ birth weight
Pregnancy: ↓ anemia/deficiency
Pregnancy: +10% birth weight
Strong
Cod Liver Oil3010
Pregnancy DHA up +4.1
Glucose/inflammation down, complications reduced
Umbilical DHA +23%
Moderate