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    William J. Klish, M.D., is Professor of Pediatrics, Head of Pediatric Gastroenterology at Baylor College of Medicine and Chief of the Nutrition and Gastroenterology Department at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston. Dr. Klish has served as chair of the Committee on Nutrition of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

    Q: Are vitamins essential during pregnancy? What kind do you recommend?

    A: : Vitamins are usually recommended for pregnant women. I recommend prenatal vitamins with minerals that contain vitamins such as folate, and minerals such as calcium, both of which are specifically required during pregnancy.

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