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Nutrition is an important aspect of a healthy pregnancy. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy increases the risk of nutritional deficiencies and thus vitamin, mineral and essential nutrient supplements may be beneficial. Emerging evidence suggests that the use of certain micronutrient supplements during pregnancy, such as folic acid and choline, may mitigate some effects of prenatal alcohol exposure. While more research is needed to better understand the potential of folic acid and choline supplementation to lessen the teratogenicity of alcohol use during pregnancy and thus improve infant and child outcomes, this issue paper highlights what is known and the role of nutrition in healthy pregnancies, FASD prevention, and improving health equity for women and gender diverse people who use substances during pregnancy.