A premium pregnancy formula which has been specially developed to provide 15 essential nutrients including 9 vitamins, 6 minerals and fish oil, a source of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA that may be beneficial to a mother and her developing baby. It is recommended 3-5 months before conception, during pregnancy as well as when breast-feeding.

 

Features and benefits

Provides omega-3 essential fatty acids to promote healthy development of baby's brain & eyesight. Provides overall nutritional support with 16 nutrients including 9 vitamins, 6 minerals, and the omega-3 fatty acid, DHA.

 

How it works

Blackmores Pregnancy Formula contains the following essential nutrients:

Iodine - is important for the normal functioning of the thyroid gland as it is an essential nutrient required for the synthesis of thyroid hormones. Thyroid hormones affect almost every cell in the body and regulate oxygen use, metabolic rate and cellular metabolism. Thyroid hormones are important for the normal development of the skeletal, muscular and nervous systems of children. Iodine plays an important role in the normal development of brain, eyesight and hearing.

Fish oil - is a source of omega-3 long chain fatty acids. One of the main long chain fatty acids found in breast milk and in tuna oil is DHA. DHA is particularly important for the normal function of the brain and nerves, and for development of normal eyesight.

Folic acid - plays a role in DNA and RNA synthesis, and is therefore critical in cellular division. In order to divide properly cells need adequate folic acid. The development and growth of a foetus involves constant cell division, which can lead to an increase in the mother’s demand for folate. Daily supplementation with folic acid for 1 month prior to conception and during pregnancy may reduce the incidence of neural tube defects such as spina bifida and anencephaly in the child.

Calcium and magnesium - are essential for bone health, as well as playing important roles in healthy muscle and nerve function.

Iron - is a component of haemoglobin, an essential component of red blood cells. Haemoglobin transports oxygen in the body. Having optimal haemoglobin levels helps the cells of the body receive sufficient oxygen. Without adequate iron levels the delivery of oxygen to cells decreases and energy production may suffer. Iron requirements increase during pregnancy because of increased needs for red blood cell formation and foetal growth.

Zinc - is essential to good health as it is involved in many enzymatic reactions in every cell of the body. Adequate levels of zinc are vital for a healthy baby’s normal growth and development.

B group vitamins - play an essential role in baby's growth.

 

Dosage

Adults - Take 2 capsules a day with meals, or as professionally prescribed. Not recommended for children under 12 years.

 

Contraindications & Cautions

Do not exceed the stated dose of folic acid. If you have had a baby with a neural tube defect/spina bifida, you should seek specific medical advice.

 

Active Ingredients Per Capsule

Natural Fish Oil

Approximately equivalent to:

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) 125 mg

Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) 25 mg 500 mg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamine nitrate) 500 mcg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 750 mcg

Vitamin B3 (Nicotinamide) 7.5 mg

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine hydrochloride) 750 mcg

Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) 1.5 mcg

Folic acid 200 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) 30 mg

Vitamin E 5.2 IU

Carotenoids (from Dunaliella salina extract) 2.88 mg

Calcium (from Calcium hydrogen phosphate) 59 mg

Magnesium (from Magnesium oxide) 30 mg

Iron (from Ferrous fumarate) 5 mg

Zinc (from Zinc sulfate) 8 mg

Iodine (from Potassium iodide) 75 mcg

 

Medicine Interactions

Pregnancy Formula may interfere with certain other medications you may be taking.

 

Physical Description

An opaque red, unprinted, oblong shaped soft gelatin capsule.

 

Pack Sizes

60 caps