Pregnacare is the most popular & 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 & minerals, Pregnacare contains vitamin B12, & also
Includes:: folic acid at exactly the level recommended for the development of the unborn baby. Other essential vitamins & 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 & 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 & nervous system, folic acid is required for foetal growth & 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 & minerals throughout the entire pregnancy & 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 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 & zinc, are also of particular importance from the very first moment of conception, for neural tube development & cell division. For all of pregnancy Good nutritional intake is vital throughout pregnancy, not just the first 12 weeks. Iron, B vitamins & 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 & to help replace a mother's reserves of vitamins & minerals, which may be reduced. Zinc is important for milk production & 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. Directions for use: Take one tablet per day with your main meal. [I] Ingredients: Vitamin D (400 IU) 10 mcg; Vitamin E 20 mg; Vitamin C 70 mg; Vitamin B1 3 mg; Vitamin B2 2 mg; Niacin 20 mg; Vitamin B6 10 mg; Folic Acid 400 mcg; Vitamin B12 6 mcg; Betacarotene 2 mg; Vitamin K 70 mcg; Iron 17 mg; Selenium 30 mcg; Magnesium 150 mg; Zinc 15 mg; Iodine 140 mcg; Copper 1 mg; Pantothenic Acid 6mg; Biotin 150mcg.[/I] Pregnacare Original Tablets do not contain gelatin, gluten, artificial colours, preservatives, salt or yeast. Suitable for vegetarians.