Seven Seas 400 mg Folic Acid Pregnancy Multivitamin For Women, 28 Tablets, All Stages Of Pregnancy A-Z, With Iron & Vitamin D, Daily Supplement For First 12 Weeks & After, With Added Ginger

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To be used in conjunction with another multivitamin supplement - not intended as a standalone alternative For example, Centrum Advance is a standard one-a-day vitamin but it only contains 200mcg of folic acid and 5mcg of vitamin D per daily dose, both of which are insufficient for pregnant women.

The second most important ingredient in prenatal supplements is vitamin D. According to the NHS, you need 10 micrograms of vitamin D each day to keep bones, teeth and muscles healthy. Our bodies make vitamin D when our skin is exposed to summer sunlight, so it’s particularly important to take vitamin D during the winter months. Iron Prenatal vitamins are each specially formulated for the different stages of pregnancy. Some work best for before pregnancy while trying to conceive, while others are designed to support pregnant women during those all-important first 12 weeks. For anyone still trying to conceive, it is recommended to start taking prenatal vitamins three months before you hope to get pregnant. When choosing the best prenatal vitamin for you, the most important thing is that it contains a well-rounded list of all the necessary nutrients to support the demands of pregnancy. Look for supplements that are made of good quality ingredients without too many fillers, and that are free from artificial additives. Another crucial factor is ensuring that the supplement you choose is vetted by your GP or midwife before you start taking it. Pregnancy and birth charity Tommy's says it's OK to use cosmetic products that contain vitamin A, such as face cream.

You'll need to take a supplement even if you eat foods containing the natural form of folic acid (folate), such as spinach, broccoli, granary bread, beans and pulses. After three months, your baby’s neural tube will have developed, so you can stop taking folic acid if you'd like to. However, you can keep taking the recommended 400mcg per day, especially if it's part of your chosen prenatal supplement. What prenatals do doctors recommend? I use Nature’s Aid along with their folic acid tablets. I like them because they’re small and I struggle taking tablets!” (Recommended by Mumsnet user WalkingMeAway) Our verdict In addition to ensuring that your prenatal vitamin provides you with all the essential nutrients to support a healthy pregnancy, it’s also important to maintain a healthy, well-balanced diet. Supplements can only provide support to a healthy lifestyle and cannot deliver everything your body requires during pregnancy. What factors should I consider when looking for a prenatal vitamin?

As well as containing no artificial flavours, colours, preservatives, lactose, yeast or gluten, Natures Aid Folic Acid has also received a big thumbs up from the Vegan Society. Tablet: Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate Prep. (Calcium Carbonate, Maltodextrin), Magnesium Oxide, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Tablet Coat. (Hydroxypropylmethyl Cellulose, Colours: Titanium Dioxide, Anthocyanins, Shellac, Talc, Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid), Vitamin C Prep. (Ascorbic Acid, Hydroxypropylmethyl Cellulose), Ferrous Fumarate, Vitamin E Prep. (DL Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, Silicon Dioxide), Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Niacinamide, Silicon Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Sodium Selenite Prep. (Calcium Carbonate, Sodium Selenite), Magnesium Stearate, Calcium Panththenate, Crosslinked Sodium Carboxy Methyl Cellulose, Manganese Sulphate, Beta Carotene Prep. (Modified Starch, Beta Carotene, Corn Starch, Sucrose, DL Alpha Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate), Vitamin D Prep. (Maltodextrin, Ethylcellulose, Mixed Tocopherols, Cholecalciferol), Vitamin B12 Prep. (Mannitol, Cyanocobalamin), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Copper Sulphate, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Ginger Extract ( Zingiber officinale Root Extract, Modified Starch, Silicia), Vitamin K Prep. (Acacia, Sucrose, Phytomenadione), Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Biotin. If you struggle to swallow tablets, the Bump and Me Folic Acid Pregnancy Vitamin Gummies are a great alternative.Although the Proceive Women vitamins have been designed with the average fertility of women under the age of 35 in mind, there is a Proceive MAX option with extra nutrients designed to support women aged over 35, or those who've been trying for a baby for over a year. Mumsnetters rate the Bare Biology Mums & Bumps Pure Omega-3 Fish Oil Capsules highly, with each daily capsule providing more omega-3 than a whole tin of sardines. It can’t be stressed enough how important it is to get the correct dose of folic acid. The NHS recommends taking 400 micrograms of folic acid a day while trying to conceive and for the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, as the first trimester is when your baby's neural tube develops and defects may occur. Most prenatal supplements will contain the recommended 400mcg of folic acid.