Pregnancy Support
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Land Art’s Iron is an easy to take liquid supplement formulated to helps prevent iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia. Helping in the formation of red blood cells and their functions, Land Art's Iron contains a concentrated mix of 7 vegetables, is bio-available and does not cause constipation. Iron deficiency is a common problem...Land Art’s Iron is an easy to take liquid supplement formulated to helps prevent iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia. Helping in the formation of red blood cells and their functions, Land Art's Iron contains a concentrated mix of 7 vegetables, is bio-available and does not cause constipation. Iron deficiency is a common problem and provokes an overall weakness of the body. This liquid Iron formula of elemental iron (gluconate and fumarate) from vegetable sources can help to control these deficiencies. Particularly recommended for women, this product contains a high level of iron and is combined with a concentrated blend of vegetables and vitamin C to improve assimilation. [LIQUID]+ Earn 31 Reward PointsSale: $31.49
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CONCENTRATED OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS FROM COLD-WATER FISH! FolaPro contains the active form of folate called L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate as Metafolin. Folate is an essential nutrient for many body processes, including hormone metabolism, DNA synthesis, homocysteine metabolism, and nervous system function. FolaPro from Metagenics features t...CONCENTRATED OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS FROM COLD-WATER FISH! FolaPro contains the active form of folate called L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate as Metafolin. Folate is an essential nutrient for many body processes, including hormone metabolism, DNA synthesis, homocysteine metabolism, and nervous system function. FolaPro from Metagenics features this active form of folate which doesn't require any additional metabolic steps to be utilized by the body, making it a preferred choice for many individuals. [TABLETS]+ Earn 23 Reward PointsOur Price: $23.00Out of Stock -
MegaFood's Baby & Me 2 formula promotes the health of a woman during pregnancy and lactation. Baby & Me 2 is an excellent source of essential vitamins and minerals particularly important to supplement during pregnancy and lactation. Including 600 mcg of methylated Folate, Baby & Me 2 is also enriched the active form of Vita...MegaFood's Baby & Me 2 formula promotes the health of a woman during pregnancy and lactation. Baby & Me 2 is an excellent source of essential vitamins and minerals particularly important to supplement during pregnancy and lactation. Including 600 mcg of methylated Folate, Baby & Me 2 is also enriched the active form of Vitamin B6, as well as methylated form of B12. MegaFood's vitamin and mineral combination is easy to digest and can be taken on an empty stomach without upset. [TABS] *For distribution in Canada only.+ Earn 53 Reward PointsSale: $53.56
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MegaFood's Baby & Me 2 formula promotes the health of a woman during pregnancy and lactation. Baby & Me 2 is an excellent source of essential vitamins and minerals particularly important to supplement during pregnancy and lactation. Including 600 mcg of methylated Folate, Baby & Me 2 is also enriched the active form of Vita...MegaFood's Baby & Me 2 formula promotes the health of a woman during pregnancy and lactation. Baby & Me 2 is an excellent source of essential vitamins and minerals particularly important to supplement during pregnancy and lactation. Including 600 mcg of methylated Folate, Baby & Me 2 is also enriched the active form of Vitamin B6, as well as methylated form of B12. MegaFood's vitamin and mineral combination is easy to digest and can be taken on an empty stomach without upset. [TABS] *For distribution in Canada only.+ Earn 100 Reward PointsSale: $100.76
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PreNatal Nutrients form Pure Encapsulations is a hypoallergenic, highly bioavailable multivitamin and multimineral formula designed specifically for pregnant and lactating women. PreNatal Nutrients provides the nutrients needed to help support maternal and fetal health, such as selenium, zinc, biotin, niacin, thiamine and riboflavin, i...PreNatal Nutrients form Pure Encapsulations is a hypoallergenic, highly bioavailable multivitamin and multimineral formula designed specifically for pregnant and lactating women. PreNatal Nutrients provides the nutrients needed to help support maternal and fetal health, such as selenium, zinc, biotin, niacin, thiamine and riboflavin, in the doses that are consistent with the accepted Health Canada recommendations for pregnant and lactating women. Furthermore, PreNatal Nutrients provides 1 mg of folate (as folic acid and Metafolin® 5-MTHF, the naturally occurring, universally metabolized form of folate) for healthy neural and cellular development of the fetal brain and spinal cord, helping to reduce the risk of neural tube defects when taken daily at least three months prior to becoming pregnant and during early pregnancy. [VCAPS]+ Earn 55 Reward PointsOur Price: $55.75Out of Stock -
Numerous vitamins and minerals are known to support fertility when you are trying to conceive and Platinum Naturals makes it easier for you with their Prenatal Easymulti vegan formula. Developed to help reinforces your immune system at a critical time when you can’t afford to become sick, Prenatal Easymulti works to replenish vitamins ...Numerous vitamins and minerals are known to support fertility when you are trying to conceive and Platinum Naturals makes it easier for you with their Prenatal Easymulti vegan formula. Developed to help reinforces your immune system at a critical time when you can’t afford to become sick, Prenatal Easymulti works to replenish vitamins and minerals depleted by the added demands on your body of a growing fetus. Prenatal Easymulti Vegan from Platinum Naturals is a comprehensive multivitamin to complement a vegetarian or vegan diet for women during all stages of pregnancy. In one liquid capsule a day, it combines the daily vitamins, minerals, plus Omega-3 from flaxseed oil to support fetal development. [LIQUID V-CAPS]+ Earn 39 Reward PointsSale: $39.95
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VITAMIN CODE RAW PRENATAL SUPPORT FORMULA FOR TWO! As a pregnant woman, you want only the best for your unborn baby and so does Garden of Life. Specifically designed to meet the unique needs of women during pre-conception, pregnancy and lactation, Vitamin Code RAW Prenatal is raw, gluten free, dairy free and has no soy allergens. [VCA...VITAMIN CODE RAW PRENATAL SUPPORT FORMULA FOR TWO! As a pregnant woman, you want only the best for your unborn baby and so does Garden of Life. Specifically designed to meet the unique needs of women during pre-conception, pregnancy and lactation, Vitamin Code RAW Prenatal is raw, gluten free, dairy free and has no soy allergens. [VCAPS]+ Earn 43 Reward PointsSale: $43.45
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NON GMO VERIFIED PRENATAL DHA A healthy DHA level in mothers during pregnancy and lactation will support optimal brain and visual development in babies. Prenatal DHA from Nordic Naturals is the official omega-3 of the American Pregnancy Association, offering sufficient mood support for mothers before, during, and after pregnancy. This...NON GMO VERIFIED PRENATAL DHA A healthy DHA level in mothers during pregnancy and lactation will support optimal brain and visual development in babies. Prenatal DHA from Nordic Naturals is the official omega-3 of the American Pregnancy Association, offering sufficient mood support for mothers before, during, and after pregnancy. This super triglyceride form Prenatal DHA delivers 830mg of omega-3, further enhanced with 400IU of vitamin D3, ensuring optimal immunity support and strong bones for moms throughout all stages of pregnancy in small, easy-to-swallow, unflavoured soft gels. [SOFTGELS]+ Earn 31 Reward PointsSale: $31.00
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800 MCG FOLIC ACID FROM NOW FOODS NOW's Folic Acid 800 mcg is a state of the art blend that includes 25 mcg of Vitamin B-12 for synergistic effect and quick absorption. When used in combination with vitamin B-12, folic acid may help facilitate the production of cellular energy. As part of a well-balanced diet that is low in saturated ...800 MCG FOLIC ACID FROM NOW FOODS NOW's Folic Acid 800 mcg is a state of the art blend that includes 25 mcg of Vitamin B-12 for synergistic effect and quick absorption. When used in combination with vitamin B-12, folic acid may help facilitate the production of cellular energy. As part of a well-balanced diet that is low in saturated fat and cholesterol, Folic Acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12 may reduce the risk of vascular disease. [TABLET]+ Earn 6 Reward PointsSale: $6.99
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT A HEALTHY PREGNANCY
Although the importance of a healthy diet and lifestyle habits during pregnancy is common knowledge, did you know that even in industrialized countries like the U.S. and Canada, pregnant mothers are at increased risk of inadequate intakes of many nutrients? As surprising as this might initially sound, it is in many ways, to be expected. According to recent statistics, the majority of pregnant women report being unsure about what they should eat and drink during their term. In fact, 60% of women polled said they did not know which foods were safe to consume during pregnancy. Foods that posed the most confusion included cheese, shellfish, eggs, tuna, and nuts.
This is why we've put together a list of the tops foods to include in your diet when you are pregnant, as well as which foods you should try to avoid as much as possible. We've also highlighted the top nutrients a gestating mother and growing fetus both need to thrive. Read on…
DIET FOR A HEALTHY PREGNANCY
Eating a nutritious diet during pregnancy is of paramount importance and has been associated with good brain development and healthy birth weight. A healthy, nutrient-rich diet is also the most effective way to reduce the risk of many birth defects. A healthy pregnancy diet should include an adequate supply of high-quality protein, fresh fruits, and vegetables, whole grains, and plenty of healthy fats. Choose unsaturated fats and limit unhealthy saturated and trans fats. Healthy fats are found in olive oil, canola, and other vegetable oils, nuts and seeds, avocados, and fatty fish like salmon. Include plenty of calcium-rich, and iron-rich foods, as well as ample vitamin C foods like citrus. Probiotics are also a wise addition to your diet throughout pregnancy. Indeed, studies indicate that a probiotic supplement during pregnancy can help to prevent preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, vaginal infections, infant and maternal weight gain, and even allergic diseases.
FOODS TO AVOID DURING PREGNANCY
On the list of naughty foods and beverages to avoid during your pregnancy, you will find obvious things like alcohol, caffeine, raw eggs, deli meats, high-mercury fish like swordfish, marlin, king mackerel, shark, and tilefish. Organ meats, raw or rare seafood and meat, raw sprouts, unwashed produce, unpasteurized, milk, cheese, and fruit juice should also all be avoided, and of course, stay away from all processed junk food.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT PREGNANCY SUPPORT SUPPLEMENTS FOR YOU AND YOUR BABY
Pregnancy is a time where it’s critical for both mom and baby to be getting all the necessary nutrients they need to meet the physiologic needs of the mother and the metabolic demands of the fetus. A high-quality prenatal multivitamin is worth spending a little more money on, and should not be thought of like a splurge, because you're very realistically investing in your child's health and wellbeing for life. Look for a prenatal multi that supplies additional iron since this mineral plays a key role in the transfer of oxygen to tissues and pregnant women are also at higher risk of iron deficiency. You'll also want to look for at least 0.8 to 1 mg of folic acid to prevent neural tube defects and abnormalities of the brain and spinal cord. (You should ideally be taking folate at least 3 before conception). Your prenatal should also supply solid doses of calcium, vitamin D, Essential Fatty acids – especially DHA, which is essential for proper brain growth and eye development of the baby. A high-quality prenatal should also supply the whole B family of vitamins, as well as vitamins A, C, and E, magnesium, zinc, and last but certainly not least, choline which is essential for fetal brain development and placental function.
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