Women’s Health: Prenatal

by Dan Stearns

Which supplements should I use for prenatal support?

Pregnancy is a time of high fetal sensitivity to environmental and nutritional substances. Because of that, it's vital to work with your healthcare practitioner to determine what is the best, and safest, to keep your growing baby healthy.

As a good start, you'll most likely want to take a good prenatal multivitamin, such as Doctor's Choice™ Prenatal Formula.

The other suggested supplements contain nutrients that are especially important when pregnant or nursing, or if you are just considering pregnancy. Whichever you decide to take, please keep your healthcare practitioner informed of any dietary supplements or other medications you may be using or considering adding to your regimen.

= recommended for daily use
= take as extra support or when needed

 

Doctor's Choice™ Prenatal Formula A well-tolerated formula featuring more than 30 ingredients specifically designed for pregnant and nursing women including calicum, magnesium, folic acid, vitamin B6, pantothenic acid, iron, zinc, manganese, copper, and selenium-nutrients that pregnant and lactating women quickly use up.†
Eskimo-3® natural stable fish oil Pure fish oil is a natural source of the omega-3 fatty acids that are critical for brain development in babies.†
Acidophilus Pearls™ active cultures Safe for use during pregnancy, beneficial bacteria in the intestines aid in digestion and help reinforce your natural immune system.†
Ultimate Iron® dietary supplement Highly absorbable, non-constipating heme iron without the cholesterol, calories, and fat of heme iron-rich meats.† Iron supplementation is particularly important for young menstruating women as well as pregnant and lactating women. Talk to your doctor before deciding if an iron supplement is necessary during your pregnancy.
 
Published June 18, 2010
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