Prenatal Support

The need for optimal nutrition during pregnancy is obvious. Supplementation with certain nutrients has been shown to reduce the incidence of birth defects and miscarriage and increase birth weight. Requirements for certain nutrients, such as calcium, are estimated to be doubled during pregnancy. Adequate calcium intake is associated with a reduced risk of preeclampsia and pregnancy-induced hypertension. ...

A prenatal supplement will provide higher amounts of folic acid and more zinc, iron, and calcium. Fish oil, containing EPA and DHA, is beneficial to developing the nervous system. Too little vitamin A can lead to birth defects, as can too much vitamin A. Read More