Quick Overview | Blackmores Pregnancy !#!amp!*! Breast-feeding Formula provides supplemental nutritional support for pregnant !#!amp!*! breast-feeding women by providing a daily dose.Folic acid if taken for one month before conception and during pregnancy, may reduce the risk of having a child with spina bifida/neural tube defects. Iodine is essential for the production of thyroid hormones which in turn, are critical for the development of a baby’s brain, visual motor skills and hearing. Iron is necessary for formation of haemoglobin in red blood cells, which transports oxygen to the tissues. If iron levels are low in pregnancy, there may be an increased risk of low birth weight. DHA is important during the last trimester and the early postnatal months for the normal development of the baby’s brain, nervous system and eyesight. Calcium is vital for development of bones and teeth, muscle function and prevention of preeclampsia.Vitamin B12 is important for fatty acid production in the myelin sheath, normal nervous system function, folic acid metabolism. |
Short Description | Blackmores Pregnancy !#!amp!*! Breast-Feeding Formula is a formulation for mothers to provide optimal support towards baby’s healthy development. |
Direction for Use | Take 2 capsules a day with meals, or as professionally prescribed. |
Ingredients | Folic acid - 200ug, Potassium iodide (iodine 98.3ug) - 75ugConcentrated omega-3 triglycerides fishContaining omega-3 marine triglycerides150mg as:- Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) -125 mg- Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) -25mgIron (() glycinate (iron 5mg) - 19.22mgCholecalciferol (vitamin D 500 IU) -12.5ugNicotinamide - 9mgAscorbic acid (vitamin C) -30mgCalcium carbonate (calcium 50mg) -125mgBiotin - 15ugZinc oxide (zinc 5.5mg) - 6.82mgMagnesium oxide heavy (magnesium 35mg) - 58.1mgSelenomethionine (selenium 32.5 ug) - 81.3ugChromium picolinate (chromium 15ug) - 121ug Thiamine nitrate (vitamin B1) - 700ugRiboflavin (vitamin B2) - 700ugCalcium pantothenate (pantothenic acid, vitamin B5 2.5mg) - 2.73mgPyridoxine hydrochloride (pyridoxine, vitamin B6 950ug) - 1.16mg Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12) - 1.3ug d-alpha Tocopherol (natural vitamin E5.22IU) - 3.5mg Betacarotene - 2.4mg" |
Contra Indication | Do not exceed the stated dose of folic acid. If you have had a baby with a neural tube defect you should seek specific medical advice. Vitamin supplements should not replace a balanced diet. Drink plenty of water. |
Caution | Do not exceed the stated dose of folic acid. If you have had a baby with a neural tube defect you should seek specific medical advice. Vitamin supplements should not replace a balanced diet. Drink plenty of water. |