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Best Multivitamins Moms Swear By, And How to Choose the Right One for You

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SemicHealth Pulse
December 05, 2025

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Hey there,

Welcome to this week’s edition of SemicHealth Pulse.

If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding right now, you probably know the feeling

Some days your energy disappears.
Some days, food aversions win.
Some days you wonder, “Is my baby getting everything they need?”

You’re not alone. Many mothers feel the same way.

And that’s exactly why prenatal and postnatal multivitamins exist:
to fill in the gaps, support your baby’s development, and help you feel stronger, steadier, and more nourished through every stage.

Today, we’re talking about the best multivitamins for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, the nutrients that matter most, and how to choose the one that truly works for your body.

In this newsletter, we’ll cover:

  • Why multivitamins matter more than you think

  • Who really needs them

  • What to look for before buying

  • The 8 best options (trusted by experts + moms)

  • Where to buy them safely

Let’s get into it.

Why vitamins matter during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy and breastfeeding increase your body’s demand for iron, folic acid, iodine, DHA, and vitamins that food alone may not provide consistently. Supplements help prevent deficiencies that affect both mother and baby.

Pregnancy changes everything, including your nutritional needs.

Your body needs to build new blood, form organs, support brain development, and maintain your own health at the same time. That’s a lot.

And while a balanced diet helps, many mothers still fall short on folic acid, iron, DHA, iodine, and vitamin D.

WHO even recommends daily iron from the first prenatal visit, that’s how important these nutrients are.

A good multivitamin simply ensures that you and your baby always have what you need.

Vitamins Omega 3. Product photography

Do all pregnant and breastfeeding mothers need multivitamins?

Not every mother needs supplements, but most benefit from them due to food aversions, nausea, low appetite, or higher nutrient needs. Vitamins help bridge nutritional gaps.

The short answer, not everyone needs them… but many do.

Some mothers can meet their nutrient needs through diet, but Morning sickness, Food aversions, Special diets, Low appetite, past pregnancy complications, and low iron levels can all make it harder to consistently get essential nutrients.

That’s why healthcare providers often recommend prenatal vitamins. Because it’s not about replacing food, it’s about giving your body backup support.

Elite Prenatal multivitamin jar in a studio photoshoot with capsules spread around it from oshwellness.com

What to look for when choosing a prenatal or postnatal multivitamin and

Look for essential nutrients like folic acid, iron, iodine, and DHA.

Avoid high vitamin A. 

Also, put the following into consideration.

Ask yourself…

  • Can I swallow tablets easily?

  • Do I prefer gummies or capsules?

  • Do I get nauseous easily?

  • Do I have food allergies or dietary restrictions?

This will give a better picture of what’s best for you.

And that's not all. Check for…

  • Third-party testing

  • Harmful additives and

  • Expiration date

Looking to buy a multivitamin? Here are the lists of multivitamins that are trusted by mothers, recommended by experts, and provide the essential nutrients for pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and breastfeeding.

How to make your vitamins work better

Take vitamins with food, pair iron with vitamin C, avoid mixing calcium and iron, and use reminders for consistency.

A few tips to get the most out of your supplement:

  • Take your vitamin after a meal

  • Avoid taking iron with calcium

  • Drink enough water daily

  • Pair iron with orange juice or fruit

  • Set a daily reminder

  • If it causes nausea, take it at night

These simple habits can make a big difference.

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Thanks for reading, and take care, friends! We’ll be back next week to talk about "Why You Break Out After Sweating — And What to Do About It”. See you then!

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