Why Most Prenatal Vitamins Fall Short — And What to Look for Instead
Many women come into pregnancy doing everything right — eating balanced meals, prioritizing protein, taking a prenatal vitamin daily — and still feel depleted. Fatigue, brain fog, hair shedding, and mood changes are often brushed off as “just part of pregnancy,” when in reality they can be signs that nutritional needs aren’t being fully met. As a registered dietitian working in fertility and pregnancy nutrition, I see this pattern constantly. The problem isn’t effort — it’s that most prenatal vitamins simply aren’t formulated to support the real, evolving demands of motherhood.
