Many doctors will agree that taking a quality prental vitamin before, during and after pregnancy supports health and the well-being of both the mother and the baby. Each doctor may have differing opinions on the types of vitamins that you should take, but most will agree that pregant women most often benefit from folic acid, the essential fatty acids DHA and EPA. You can find both of these great nutrients in each Bloom'en Nutrition prenatal soft chew.†
Nutrients Often Recommended by Healthcare Practitioners†
As you would expect when expecting, your doctor may suggest a number of different vitamins and nutrients to support your baby's health. We at Bloom’en Nutrition have tried to include the most important of those nutrients into our chews to helpy you get a good daily dose. Those nutrients in each chew that are often recommended by your doctor are:
Omega-3 (EPA & DHA) - Omega-3 oils, are also known as fish oils are are healthy fats that contain the compounds EPA and DHA. These compounds have been well studied for their numerous roles in the body, and there is a continually growing body of reasearch suggesting their health benefits for both mom and baby. For example, DHA has been linked to healthy brain development and both EPA and DHA are directly incorporated into many of our cells. The references to both EPA and DHA are too many to mention here, but most doctors agree that supplementation with EPA & DHA during pregnancy is a really good idea.
Vitamin D – Vitamin D is created in the skin when it is exposed to UVB radiation. Unfortunately, for many mothers, winter climates, sunscreen, and just begin indoors all of the time means that addition supplementation may be necessary. Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that is used by the body to manage calcium metabolism and adequate levels support healthy bone metabolism for both mom and baby.
Folic Acid – Folic acid is a great nutreint that supports many areas of cardiovascular health for pregnant mothers as well as healthy developement of the baby's nervous system. This great nutrient is used in numerous pathways in the body to support the health of both parent and fetus. Folic acid is naturally found in green leafy vegetables such as spinach and is one of the most often recommended nutrients for expecting mothers.
Lutein – Often found in European prenatal vitamins, lutien is antioxidant that is naturally found in breast milk and has been researched to support the elasticity of the skin as well as eye health.
Prenatal Vitamins that Support Daily Health
Even though Bloom'en Nutrition chewable prenatal vitamins were formulated for pregnant women, these great vitamin soft chews can be enjoyed by women at any stage in life. Many women prefer our mild-flavored soft chews simple because it is so much easier than trying to swallow a pill. Regardless of where you are in life, you can enjoy these mild chewable prenatal vitamins daily for support of overall health.†
Tools for You and Your Healthcare Practitioner †
Your doctor is your guide to a healthy and happy pregnancy. Talk to your doctor about Bloom’en Nutrition’s Chewable Prenatal Vitamins as well as the nutritional needs of you and your baby. To help you address any questions that your practitioner may have, please download and print this Bloom’en Nutrition Practitioner Prenatal Summary
