Dietary and lifestyle
Contains: soya
May contain: peanuts, nuts
Free from: cereals containing gluten
Gluten free, Not Tested on Animals
Additives
Free From: Yeast | Free From: Artificial Colours | Free From: Artificial Preservatives
Ingredients
Calcium Carbonate, Maltodextrin, Magnesium Oxide, Tablet Coating (Hydroxypropyl-methylcellulose, Polydextrose, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Talc, Glycerin, Colours [Calcium Carbonate, Iron Oxides]), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Anti-Caking Agents (Silicon Dioxide, Stearic Acid & Magnesium Stearate), Bulking Agent (Microcrystalline Cellulose), Ferrous Fumarate, Zinc Sulphate, Vitamin E (D-Alpha Tocopheryl Acid Succinate) (from Soya), Crosslinked Cellulose Gum, Niacin (as Nicotinamide), Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine HCI), Betacarotene, Thiamin (Vitamin B1 as Mononitrate), Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin), Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol), Riboflavin, Copper Sulphate, Vitamin K1 (Phytomenadione), Folic Acid (as Pteroylmonoglutamic Acid), Potassium Iodide, Biotin, Sodium Selenate
Features
Post-natal support for mum & baby. Maternal intake of DHA contributes to normal brain & eye development of the breastfed infant. No Lactose or Yeast. Gluten Free. 21 Nutrients. Quality Guaranteed. Friend of the Sea®. Pregnacare® is Not Tested on Animals. Contains high purity fish oil. No Artificial Colours or Preservatives
Safety Warning
FOOD SUPPLEMENT | Food supplements must not replace a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. As with other food supplements, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using if you are under medical supervision, have epilepsy, a thyroid condition, haemochromatosis, suffer from food allergies, or are allergic to any of the ingredients. | This product contains vitamin K and Omega-3. Those taking anticoagulants (blood thinners) should not take this product except on the advice of a doctor. If you are breastfeeding a premature baby speak to your doctor or neonatal health professional for advice before using this product. | This product contains iron, which if taken in excess, may be harmful to very young children.
Nutritional Values
Vitamin D (as D3 400 IU):10 µg,200 | Vitamin E:20 mg α-TE,167 | Vitamin K:70 µg,93 | Vitamin C:70 mg,88 | Thiamin (Vitamin B1):5 mg,455 | Riboflavin (Vitamin B2):2 mg,143 | Niacin (Vitamin B3):20 mg NE,125 | Vitamin B6:10 mg,714 | Folic Acid:400 µg,200 | Vitamin B12:6 µg,240 | Biotin:150 µg,300 | Pantothenic Acid:6 mg,100 | Calcium:700 mg,88 | Magnesium:150 mg,40 | Iron:16 mg,114 | Zinc:15 mg,150 | Copper:1 mg,100 | Selenium:30 µg,55 | Iodine:150 µg,100 | Betacarotene (Natural Source):2 mg,- | †NRV - Nutrient Reference Value, µg - microgram, mg - milligram, 1U - International Units
Product Information
Post-natal support for mum and baby | Pregnacare® Breastfeeding is specially formulated to help support the nutritional requirements of new mothers throughout the postnatal period and while breastfeeding. During this time a healthy, varied diet is vital for new mothers, to help produce nutritious breast milk and maintain their own health and wellbeing. | Breastfeeding tablets | Carefully formulated by experts, including: | - 700mg calcium, vitamins K & D, zinc and magnesium which contribute to the maintenance of normal bones. | - Calcium and vitamin K which contribute to normal blood clotting. | - Vitamin B6, niacin, iron and magnesium which contribute to normal energy release. | - Includes 10µg vitamin D as recommended by the Department of Health for all women while breastfeeding. | - Nutritional tablets produced to high GMP³ quality. | High purity Omega-3 capsules | - Maternal intake of DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid) contributes to the normal brain and eye development of breastfed infants². | - Infants have limited capability to synthesize fatty acids, which therefore must be obtained directly from external sources such as the mother's milk. | - Each capsule provides 300mg DHA, the level recommended by international experts¹ (ISSFAL) for mums during lactation. | - Fish oil produced to high GMP3 quality. Certified for sustainability by Friend of The Sea. | Most Recommended by Midwives¹ | 1. The pregnancy supplement brand midwives recommend most. | 2. A beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 200mg DHA in addition to the recommended daily intake of omega-3 fatty acids for adults. | 3. Good Manufacturing Practice. | 4. Journal of the American College of Nutrition, Vol. 18, No. 5, 487-489 (1999). | When is Pregnacare® Breastfeeding recommended? | Pregnacare® Breastfeeding provides comprehensive multivitamin support combined with calcium & Omega-3 fatty acids, which are especially important at this time. | - The ideal postnatal supplement for the 12 months following childbirth, to help ensure optimum levels of nutrients. | - Can be taken whether or not you are breastfeeding and can be used for as long as required. This comprehensive formula replaces other Pregnacare® supplements and multivitamins. There is no need to take an additional multivitamin. | - To maintain health throughout breastfeeding as the intake recommendations of certain nutrients are increased during lactation. Maternal breastfeeding is strongly recommended for the newborn baby as it provides essential nutrients and antibodies for long term health. | - To help maintain normal bone health in mothers who avoid dairy products and for breastfeeding mothers. Contains the recommended 10µg vitamin D3 & the RNI of 700mg calcium (Reference Nutrient Intake).
