Maternal nutrition is a burgeoning area, illustrated by an increasing number of research papers. Women are becoming more aware of the importance of maternal nutrition for both the immediate and future health of their children. Even in the industrialized world, due to lifestyle factors such as dieting, vegetarianism, smoking and use of oral contraceptives, a woman’s supply of several important nutrients may be significantly below recommended levels, impacting the health of both mother and baby.

The importance of taking supplementary folic acid is well established 1–3, but in fact, folate is only part of the whole nutrition story. Most vitamins and minerals as well as other important nutrients, such as Carnipure®, may play a vital role in the optimal health and development of new life.