Pregnacare Original Tablets - 30
Expert nutritional care through all of pregnancy & breast-feeding
Why Pregnacare®?
Pregnacare® is the most popular and trusted prenatal supplement to safeguard the diet of those who are planning for pregnancy or are already pregnant, right through to the end of breast-feeding. A scientifically developed formulation of 19 important vitamins and minerals, Pregnacare® contains vitamin B12, and also includes folic acid at exactly the level recommended for the development of the unborn baby. Other essential vitamins and minerals shown to help maintain a healthy pregnancy are also included. Pregnacare® has been carefully developed by experts so that all ingredient levels are within safe levels for pregnancy and are moderate rather than excessive
Recommended level of 400mcg folic acid
The Department of Health recommends women planning a baby should take a supplement containing 400mcg of folic acid from the start of trying to conceive until the 12th week of pregnancy. This is the exact amount of folic acid contained in Pregnacare®, but folic acid is also important after the first twelve weeks. As well as helping to maintain normal healthy development of the neural tube and nervous system, folic acid is required for foetal growth and is vital for cell division from a single cell to a fully developed baby.
More than folic acid alone
Many studies show the importance of ensuring the correct intake of various vitamins and minerals throughout the entire pregnancy and as part of an aftercare plan. Pregnacare® provides a range of nutrients for overall support, all at sensible, carefully balanced levels.
Pregnacare® avoids high dose iron which is not recommended
Vitamin D in Pregnancy
The Department of Health recommends that all pregnant and breast-feeding women take a supplement containing 10mcg vitamin D, which is the exact amount found in Pregnacare®. |
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Unlike many prenatal iron supplements, Pregnacare® has been specifically formulated with an ideal, moderate level of iron. High levels of iron are not recommended unless there is a particular requirement as identified by your healthcare professional.
Before conception
Pregnacare® is recommended before conception to build up the stores of nutrients such as iron in women who are trying for a baby. Good nutrition is important to help prepare a woman's body for the additional demands placed on it during pregnancy. Certain nutrients, like folic acid, vitamin B12 and zinc, are also of particular importance from the very first moment of conception, for neural tube development and cell division.
Vitamin E in Pregnancy
Vitamin E is an essential nutrient, important for helping maintain healthy skin, nerves, heart and circulation, muscles and red blood cells. Pregnacare® contains a low recommended dietary intake of 4mg. This is present in the natural form which is better absorbed by the mother and transported to the foetus than synthetic vitamin E. |
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For all of pregnancy
Good nutritional intake is vital throughout pregnancy, not just the first 12 weeks. Iron, B vitamins and folic acid are particularly important for blood formation later in pregnancy, when a mother must produce extra red blood cells for the baby's new blood supply. Pregnacare® can be started at any point during pregnancy.
Ideal if breast-feeding
Optimum nutrition is valuable during breast-feeding, to assist the production of nutritious breast milk and to help replace a mother's reserves of vitamins and minerals, which may be reduced. Zinc is important for milk production and vitamin K is important to help the baby maintain healthy levels of blood clotting proteins. Antioxidant vitamins in breast milk, such as vitamin E, may also be important for the baby's immune system..
Specially formulated by experts
Pregnacare® has been formulated by experts and is often recommended by health professionals including midwives and nurses to help safeguard a mother's diet. It provides a complete spectrum of essential nutrients at carefully chosen safe levels, developed on the basis of international research both recently and over the past 20 years. It has always contained the recommended level of 400mcg folic acid.
Formula
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• No artificial colours
• No preservatives
• No gluten
• No Lactose
• No salt or yeast
• Not tested on animals
• Suitable for vegetarians
Pregnacare® has been carefully developed by experts so that all ingredient levels are within safe levels for pregnancy and are moderate rather than excessive
Pregnacare® has been specifically formulated with an ideal, moderate level of iron and avoids high doses |
Directions for Us
One tablet per day with or immediately after your main meal. Swallow with a full glass of water or a cold drink. Pregnacare® should only be taken on a full stomach.
Pregnacare® does not contain any drugs or hormones and is produced in accordance with high pharmaceutical standards of quality control, beyond those normally required for food supplements.
Ten basics of Healthy Eating for Pregnancy
1. Base every meal on starchy foods like bread, potatoes, rice, pasta, chapattis, yams and breakfast cereals. These provide energy for you and for baby to grow. They can also be a good source of fibre, help you feel full and satisfied, and to combat fatigue.
2. Eat lots of fruit and vegetables. Aim for a wide variety and at least 5 servings every day. Fresh, frozen, canned, dried and juiced all count.
3. Choose foods rich in protein such as lean meat, chicken, fish, eggs, beans and nuts. These foods are great sources of iron.
4. Eat more fibre rich foods such as wholegrain breads & pasta, brown rice, wholegrain or high fibre breakfast cereals, pulses, fruit & vegetables to help prevent constipation and piles.
5. Eat plenty of dairy foods such as milk, cheese and yoghurts. Dairy foods are a major source of calcium, important for the mother's and baby's teeth and bones. Choose low fat varieties when you can.
6. Make snacks nutritious. Snacking is common during pregnancy. However too many indulgent snacks can result in excessive weight gain. Healthier snack choices include: malt loaf; currant buns; low-fat yoghurts; bread or vegetable sticks; breakfast cereals; milky drinks, fruit smoothies and fruit.
7. Aim for two portions of fish each week, one of which should be oily. Oily fish includes salmon, trout, sardines, pilchards etc and are important for supplying the baby with the long-chain fatty acids (AA, EPA and DHA) which are essential for development of the eyes and brain. If you never eat oily fish you may think about taking a pregnancy supplement that contains omega-3.
8. Get active and try to maintain a healthy weight. The average pregnancy weight gain is 10-12 kilograms or 22-28lbs. Gaining too much weight can affect your health and blood pressure. But equally, it's important to avoid dieting when pregnant as this can limit the baby's nutrition. Being active not only helps to moderate weight gain, but also prepares the body for birth.
9. Drink plenty of water and other fluids. Pregnant women dehydrate more quickly than normal and so drinking plenty of water and other fluids is important, especially when exercising or if the weather is hot.
10. Don't skip breakfast. Breakfast provides a vital boost to energy and nutrient levels, so make sure you get everyday off to a great start for you and your baby.
