The nurse is reviewing prenatal vitamin supplements with an expectant client. Which supplement should be included in the teaching?

A) Vitamin A throughout pregnancy
B) Multivitamin preparations as soon as pregnancy is suspected
C) Folic acid for all women of childbearing age
D) Folic acid during the first and second trimesters of pregnancy

Folic Acid

A B-vitamin essential for cell growth and metabolism, important for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects in infants.

Prenatal Vitamin

A supplement specially formulated to support the health of both pregnant women and their developing fetuses, typically containing folic acid, iron, calcium, and other vitamins and minerals.

Multivitamin Preparations

Products that contain a combination of vitamins, minerals, and other nutritional elements, intended to supplement the diet.