These are the essential vitamins and supplements that should be taken when expecting. These must be consumed in addition to the regular healthy diet.

1 - Calcium (1200 mg per day)
Milk is a very good source of Calcium. But doctors still recommend taking Calcium Supplements.

2 - Vitamin C (3000 mg per day)

3 - Iron (325 mg per day)
There is a brand called “Slow FE”. This prevents constipation that is a result of taking the usual Iron supplements.

4 - Prenatal Multi Vitamin

5 - Omega 3 Fatty Acids (2-3 gms per day)
Omega 3 is contained in Salmon fish, Walnuts, Flaxseed etc. There are Omega 3 tablets available that contain Flax seed oil. This is a vegetarian supplement for Omega 3.