Mia Hamm encourages women to learn more about the important role they can play in their children's nutrition.
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Folic Acid is a B vitamin important for healthy cells. Folic acid is especially important for women who may become pregnant.
Calcium with Vitamin D is essential for infant development and for the long term health of the mother. Vitamin D helps the body absorb and retain calcium.
DHA OMEGA-3 is a fatty acid important for brain, eye and nervous system development and function, as well as heart health. A diet rich in DHA omega-3 during pregnancy and breastfeeding may play a role in supporting healthy pregnancies, helping a mother’s emotional well-being after birth and aiding the mental and visual development of infants. Microalgae are the only vegetarian source that provides a meaningful amount of DHA omega-3. Look for vegetarian algal sources of DHA in food and supplement products and infant formula.
