Prenatal vitamins
Do I Need Choline in Pregnancy (and How Do I Get It)?
Yes — choline is important in pregnancy for your baby's brain and spinal cord development, and because many prenatal vitamins skip it, foods like eggs and lean meats help fill the gap. It's an under-appreciated nutrient.
Choline works alongside folate for healthy neural development, yet a lot of prenatals contain little or none, and many people don't get enough from diet alone.
Best sources: eggs (especially the yolk), lean beef and poultry, fish, beans, and soy.
Check your prenatal's label — if choline is low or absent, food matters more.
One or two cooked eggs is a simple, rich source.
Common follow-ups
How much?Needs rise in pregnancy — your provider can advise a target.
Vegetarian sources?Soy, beans, and cruciferous veg help; a supplement may be worth discussing.
Avo tracks choline (and other easy-to-miss nutrients) automatically.So you can spot a gap and fix it with food before it's an issue.