03/17/2026
Magnesium, folic acid, and calcium are three nutrients that work together like a support team during pregnancy. They help your body stay strong while your baby grows.
Folic acid or folate, which is the active vitamin that your body uses once broken down, helps your baby’s brain and spine form the right way, especially in the very early weeks of pregnancy. It also helps your body make new cells, which is important because both you and your baby are growing fast.
Calcium is what your baby uses to build strong bones and teeth. If you don’t get enough calcium from food or supplements, your body will take it from your bones to give to the baby, which can make your bones weaker over time.
Magnesium helps your muscles and nerves work smoothly and can help with things like leg cramps and trouble sleeping. It also works together with calcium to build your baby’s bones and helps keep your heartbeat steady.
These are only 3 of the MANY nutrients that your body needs extra of during pregnancy!