14 Jul 2016 Blackmores Institute Report highlights the importance of vitamin supplements for pregnant women 14 Jul 2016 Share Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Pinterest News The authors of a recent, UK-based, review of the current available evidence surrounding multivitamin and mineral supplements use during pregnancy are calling for the “need to promote the availability of simple vitamin preparations” to women at this important time. However, a media release about the review, picked up and run by mainstream media in Australia, may lead many women to believe that taking any vitamin supplements during pregnancy is unwarranted thus posing a risk to their developing foetus. × To continue reading this article, please Log In or Sign Up for access.