Natural lemon oil is included in the shell of Pregnacare Plus capsules as an odour-mask for women who find it difficult to take fish oil supplements. A scientific review was carried out by senior obstetrician Prof Mark Brincat FRCOG, FRCPI, an expert in this area, to assess whether the regular use of Pregnacare Conception may be attributed to irregularities in the menstrual cycle. Vitabiotics played no role in the literature review process, in the assessment or writing of the expert report. The conclusion of this report (25 February 2019) states: One Pregnacare Omega-3 capsule per day provides 300 mg DHA, the exact level recommended by international experts in lipid nutrition*** for pregnant and lactating women, plus 60mg EPA. Pregnacare Conception provides a carefully balanced comprehensive formulation of micronutrients including the specific nutrients Inositol, Coenzyme Q10 , N-acetyl Cysteine and selenium. The formula also includes vitamin B12 and folic acid at 400µg, the exact level recommended by the Department of Health. Many studies show the importance of ensuring the correct intake of various vitamins and minerals throughout the entire pregnancy and while you are a new mum. Pregnacare provides a range of nutrients for overall support, all at sensible, carefully balanced comprehensive levels, including vitamins B2, B6 and B12 which contribute to normal red blood cell formation. Also includes zinc which contributes to normal reproductive health.

The capsules contain high purity fish oil, which are a rich source of the important Omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA. DHA is especially important during pregnancy as it contributes to normal brain and eye development of the foetus. Direction Tips : Take two Pregnacare Max tablets per day, plus one Omega 3 capsule per day, with your main meal. Swallow each with a cold drink. Capsule Ingredients: Omega-3 Fish Oil (Docosahexaenoic Acid Concentrate) (from Fish), Capsule Shell: Pharmaceutical Grade Gelatin (Halal Bovine Source), Glycerin & Natural Flavour Lemon Oil. Many breakfast cereals have iron added to them. If the iron level in your blood becomes low, a GP or midwife will advise you to take iron supplements. Vitamin C in pregnancyPregnacare Conception is a carefully formulated, moderate level multi-vitamin and mineral supplement, Amount Of Tablets : 84 Tablets - (56) Postnatal Micronutrient Tablets (28) Omega 3 DHA - Should Last For 28 Days Taken For : Pregnacare Plus replaces your usual daily multivitamin and may be taken throughout pregnancy. Pregnacare Plus gives the advantage of not only providing folic acid, but other essential nutrients as well. Your doctor may wish to prescribe an additional iron supplement after the 13th week of pregnancy, which may be taken with Pregnacare Plus.

It's difficult to get the amount of folate recommended for a healthy pregnancy from food alone, which is why it's important to take a folic acid supplement. Higher-dose folic acid Key Nutrients Included : vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin C, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, folic acid, biotin, magnesium, iron, zinc, copper and selenium. Pregnacare Breast-feeding can also be taken as a general postnatal supplement for 6-9 months following childbirth or longer if required, to replace depleted nutrients and assist the body following pregnancy, even if you are not breast-feeding. Dietary Requirements : No Artificial Colours Or Preservatives / Gluten Free / No Lactose / Not Tested On Animalsfolic acid daily, the exact level recommended by the UK Department of Health which contributes to manteral tissue growth during pregnancy