Appeton Essentials Natal Care is a dietary supplement for pregnant and lactating women contains 11 vitamins, 6 minerals and Simethicone.

Why folic acid is important before and during pregnancy

During early development, folic acid helps form the neural tube. Folic acid is very important because it can help prevent some major birth defects of the baby's brain (anencephaly) and spine (spina bifida). All women of reproductive age should get 400 mcg of folic acid each day to get enough folic acid to help prevent some birth defects

Why you need iron during pregnancy?

Your body uses iron to make extra blood (hemoglobin) for you and your baby during pregnancy. Iron also helps move oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body -- and to your baby's. Getting enough iron can prevent a condition of too few red blood cells that can make you feel tired, called iron deficiency anemia • 1 caplet per day