Dairy foods help people thrive across the lifespan – including the earliest stages. To help nourish a growing baby, pregnant and breastfeeding women need higher amounts of some nutrients including vitamin B12, iodine and choline, as well as fluids. Dairy foods provide important nutrients that help support a healthy pregnancy.
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