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Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Mini Caps

90 capsules

Key Benefits

  • Helps to prevent neural tube defects such as spina bifida when trying to conceive and during the first trimester of pregnancy.
  • Supports healthy foetal brain development.
  • Contains vitamins & minerals for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
  • Low dose iron is gentle on the bowel.
  • Supports healthy thyroid gland function for pregnancy.

Key ingredients

  • Vitamin D
  • Betacarotene
  • Vitamin B1
  • Vitamin B2
  • Vitamin B3
  • Vitamin B5
  • Vitamin B6
  • Folic Acid
  • Vitamin B12
  • Ascorbic Acid
  • Biotin
  • Calcium
  • Chromium
  • Iron
  • Magnesium
  • Manganese
  • Iodine
  • Selenium
  • Zinc

Always read the label and follow the directions for use.

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During conception, or pregnancy and breastfeeding, the body has increased demands for certain nutrients including folic acid, and iodine. These nutrients are important for supporting the mother during pregnancy and breastfeeding. .1,2 Folic acid is also important for preventing neural tube defects when trying to conceive and during the first trimester of pregnancy, and iodine is important for supporting healthy thyroid function during pregnancy.1,3

Nature’s Own Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Mini Caps are an easy-to-swallow source of vitamins and minerals to support pregnancy and breastfeeding women.

  • Helps to prevent neural tube defects such as spina bifida when trying to conceive and during the first trimester of pregnancy.
  • Helps support healthy foetal brain development.
  • Contains vitamins & minerals for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
  • Low dose iron is gentle on the bowel.
  • Support healthy thyroid gland function for pregnancy.

Folic acid supports healthy foetal brain development; iodine supports healthy thyroid function for pregnancy. 

References

[1] Mousa A, Naqash A, Lim S. Macronutrient and Micronutrient Intake during Pregnancy: An Overview of Recent Evidence. Nutrients. 2019 Feb 20;11(2):443. doi: 10.3390/nu11020443. PMID: 30791647; PMCID: PMC6413112. Accessed 18/03/2024.

[2] Choudhry H, Nasrullah M. Iodine consumption and cognitive performance: Confirmation of adequate consumption. Food Sci Nutr. 2018 Jun 1;6(6):1341-1351. doi: 10.1002/fsn3.694. Erratum in: Food Sci Nutr. 2021 Jan 19;9(2):1256. PMID: 30258574; PMCID: PMC6145226. Accessed 18/03/2024.

[3] Croce L, Chiovato L, Tonacchera M, Petrosino E, Tanda ML, Moleti M, Magri F, Olivieri A, Pearce EN, Rotondi M. Iodine status and supplementation in pregnancy: an overview of the evidence provided by meta-analyses. Rev Endocr Metab Disord. 2023 Apr;24(2):241-250. doi: 10.1007/s11154-022-09760-7. Epub 2022 Oct 13. PMID: 36227457; PMCID: PMC10023614. Accessed 18/03/2024

Active Ingredients
Colecalciferol (Vitamin D3 67IU) 1.68micrograms
Betacarotene 2.2mg
Thiamine Nitrate (Vitamin B1) 1.5mg
Riboflavine (Vitamin B2) 600micrograms
Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) 6mg
Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5) 4mg
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6) 850micrograms
Folic Acid 165micrograms
Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) 5micrograms
Ascorbic Acid 28.5mg
Biotin 10micrograms,
Calcium (from Calcium Carbonate) 40mg
Chromium (from Chromium Picolinate) 15micrograms
Iron (from Ferrous Fumarate) 1.7mg
Magnesium (from Heavy Magnesium Oxide) 16.7mg
Manganese (from Manganese Sulfate Monohydrate) 1.7mg
Iodine (from Potassium Iodide) 75micrograms
Selenium (from Selenomethionine) 25micrograms
Zinc (from Zinc Oxide) 4mg

Contains: Contains sulfites and soya bean products

Does not contain: No added gluten, lactose, artificial flavours or sweeteners, or dairy products.

Adults: Take 3 capsules daily with food or as recommended by your healthcare professional.

Contains sulfites and soya bean products. Do not exceed the stated dose except on medical advice. If you have had a baby with a neural tube defect / spina bifida, seek medical advice. Advise your doctor of any medicine you take during pregnancy, particularly in your first trimester. If you are concerned about the health of yourself or your baby, talk to your health practitioner. This medicine contains selenium which is toxic in high doses. A daily dose of 150 micrograms for adults of selenium from dietary supplements should not be exceeded. Vitamin supplements should not replace a balanced diet.

FAQs

Prenatal vitamins are nutrients recommended for the mother before and during pregnancy to help support health and development during pregnancy.

Those who are planning pregnancy should begin taking folic acid at least four weeks before conception and up to 12 weeks after conception (the first trimester).

Iodine is important for supporting the function of the thyroid gland during pregnancy.2

References

[2] Choudhry H, Nasrullah M. Iodine consumption and cognitive performance: Confirmation of adequate consumption. Food Sci Nutr. 2018 Jun 1;6(6):1341-1351. doi: 10.1002/fsn3.694. Erratum in: Food Sci Nutr. 2021 Jan 19;9(2):1256. PMID: 30258574; PMCID: PMC6145226. Accessed 18/03/2024.

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