02/19/2026
What is choline and why is it so important during pregnancy?
Choline is a fat molecule that is part of the phospholipid structure of every cell membrane in your body. It provides structure to the cell and allows for communication between cells.
Choline has been found to be essential for brain health and is a required nutrient for spine and brain development in growing babies and newborns. Choline demand is even higher for breastfeeding mammas as we nourish our baby’s growing brain.
We’re aiming for about 500mg daily during pregnancy and breastfeeding so check to see how much is included in your prenatal supplement and make sure you're including food sources of choline.
Top sources of choline include:
Organ meats
Egg yolks
Animal protein including beef, pork, chicken
Mushrooms
Shrimp and other seafood
Soybeans
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Courtney Hasseman, CNM
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