Blackmores Pregnancy & Breast-Feeding Gold provides an ideal daily dose of 15 important nutrients for mother and baby including folic acid, calcium, iodine, iron and DHA. Women take 400 µg folic acid three months before pregnancy and during pregnancy, may promote fetal brain nervous system and spinal cord development. Also folic acid is the body of essential nutrients, for the manufacture of red blood cells, strengthening the immune system. 150 µg of iodine for baby's brain, visual motor skills and hearing development. Iodine is essential for healthy brain development in the fetus and young children. Iron is recommended as part of the antenatal care to reduce the risk of low birth weight, maternal anaemia and iron deficiency. Odourless and concentrated fish oil, rich in DHA for baby's brain, eyesight and nervous system development. B group vitamins - B vitamins support cellular energy production, with vitamins B1, B2, and B3 all involved in cellular energy production. Vitamins B2 and B12 help the body use folic acid. Zinc, vitamins C and betacarotene for immune health support.