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Whether you’re sensitive to textures and flavors or have trouble swallowing pills, this powder prenatal from Needed could be a pregnancy game changer. Two scoops of the formula offer 26 essential nutrients. Just blend it into smoothies, coffee or, if you need inspiration, check out the brand’s yummy recipe recommendations online.IngredientsNeeded covers many of ACOG’s recommended ingredients, but notably doesn’t include any iron. This makes sense if you mix the powder with dairy in your coffee or a smoothie since the calcium may inhibit iron absorption. To meet your iron needs, consider taking a separate iron supplement at a different time of day.It does, however, stand out on choline, with 400 mg per dose, making it one of Chapin’s favorite prenatals. "I love that this powder can be mixed into a smoothie and doesn’t give you weird burps or gagging issues!" she said.How easy was it to take?Needed keeps its powder sugar-free by using monk fruit extract as a natural sweetener. Suzy Lipinski, MD, a board-certified ob-gyn, tells us, "minimizing added sugar is beneficial" during pregnancy. The result is a taste and texture similar to vanilla protein powder—slightly chalky but not unpleasant. "It blended well into my morning mixed berry smoothie," says Janelle. "Though I didn't love it in my morning coffee. I might try mixing it into yogurt next."