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If you eat a variety of good foods, your vitamin needs will most likely be supplied, yet a good diet may still need to be supplemented every day with a vitamin pill. Your doctor will advise you on this. He or she will know the type of vitamins and the quantity which need to be prescribed. Guessing at your own needs may be dangerous, as an excess of some vitamins can be harmful to your baby. Vitamins are not a replacement for good eating habits. They cannot duplicate the components or elements which offer naturally in foods. Nutrients in foods seem to be better utilized by the body than nutrients from a supplemental source. Food Additives Food additives help enrich the nutrient content of food. Some are beneficial since they preserve an item and keep it from spoiling. Many additives, pesticides and herbicides have come under close scrutiny by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Be sure to wash fresh fruits and vegetables thoroughly to safeguard against ingesting herbicides or pesticides. Good natural sources of vitamins and minerals include: Vitamins A, D Milk Products and Riboflavin Calcium Milk, Cheese, Yogurt, Custard, Sardines and Collards Vitamin C Oranges, Grapefruit, Tomatoes, Strawberries, Cantaloupe, Cabbage, Tangerines, Broccoli and Cauliflower Iron Beef, Chicken, Eggs, Liver, Turkey. Chick Peas and Kidney Beans Over-the-counter Drugs Pregnant women should avoid over-the-counter drugs. Your doctor will advise you and treat specific medical complications that may develop during your pregnancy. You should use medicines ONLY with a doctor’s instructions. Salt Salt is recommended in moderate amounts. If you have high blood pressure of if you are retaining fluid, you will need to discuss your salt intake with your doctor..