Vital Nutritional Support During Pregnancy In theory, an expectant mother on a healthy, balanced diet should be ingesting all the nutrients she needs to give birth to a healthy baby. However, with today’s busy lifestyle, it is sometimes difficult to ensure that adequate amounts of all the vital ingredients are being included.

For this reason, it is hard to overstate the importance of the need for all pregnant women to take these vital supplements; the ramifications of not doing so could prove to be disastrous. Contains All-Important Folic Acid The most important of these nutrients is Folic Acid, which is part of the Vitamin B family. Numerous studies have shown that folic acid can significantly reduce the risk of serious defects to the baby’s brain and spinal cord (e.g. spina bifida) occurring in the first four weeks of pregnancy.

The evidence suggests that 70% of the defects of this type that occur in the U.S. could be prevented if the mothers were to take a daily dose of folic acid. To be effective folic acid should be taken starting before pregnancy occurs and continue into the pregnancy. Complete Spectrum of Vitamins and Minerals Other important prenatal vitamins and minerals include: Vitamins A, B6, B12, C, D and E, calcium, iron, zinc, niacin, riboflavin and thiamine. Iron is vital as it facilitates the distribution of oxygen through the bloodstream—essential for both the growing baby and the mother.

Vitamin A is also particularly important for both mother and baby; it not only helps the growth of healthy skin, eyes and mucous membranes, but it helps fight infection. For the mother, it contributes to a healthy reproductive cycle and replaces Vitamin A lost during breastfeeding. Calcium is an essential ingredient for the healthy development of teeth and bones as well as helping blood to clot.

Vitabase PreNatal Plus includes several natural herbs and supplements to provide maximum benefit to the expectant mother. Raspberry has been used for women during pregnancy for hundreds of years. In 1941 British scientists discovered it contained a complex biochemical that acts as a uterine relaxant. Other benefits include helping with morning sickness, strengthening the uterus, possibly helping to prevent miscarriage, regulating contractions and relaxing the uterus during labor.

DHA (docosohexaenoic acid) is an essential omega-3 fatty acid. It is vital to the development of the nervous system and visual abilities during the first six months. Ginger has a history of use as an aid to relieving nausea and vomiting so commonly associated with pregnancy. Label Information and Ingredients: Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, adults take four (4) tablets daily with meals, or as directed by a health care professional. Store in a cool, dry place and away from direct light.

Supplemental Facts Serving Size: 4 Tablet(s) Ingredients Per Serving % DV Vitamin A (acetate, beta carotene) 10000 iu   200% Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 150 mg   250% Vitamin D (cholecalciferol) 400 iu   100% Vitamin E (d-alpha succinate) 75 iu   250% Vitamin K (phytonadione) 100 mcg   125% Vitamin B-1 (thiamine hydrochloride) 25 mg   1667% Riboflavin 25 mg   1471% Niacin (niacinamide) 25 mg   125% Vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride) 25 mg   1250% Folic Acid 800 mcg   200% Vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) 100 mcg   1667% Biotin 300 mcg   100% Vitamin B-5 (calcium pantothenate) 40 mg   400% Calcium (carbonate,citrate,amino acid chelate) 800 mg   80% Iron (amino acid chelate) 18 mg   100% Iodine (from kelp) 150 mcg   150% Magnesium (oxide,citrate,amino acid chelate) 450 mg   113% Zinc (monomethionine)** 15 mg   100% Copper (amino acid chelate) 2 mg   100% Manganese (amino acid chelate) 5 mg   250% Chromium (polynicotinate)*** 200 mcg   167% Molybdenum (amino acid chelate) 25 mcg   33% Potassium (amino acid chelate) 25 mg   0.7% Inositol 10 mg   * Selenium (amino acid chelate) 100 mcg 143% Choline (bitartrate) 10 mg * Paba (para amino benzoic acid) 10 mg * DHA Powder **** 50 mg * Ginger Root 75 mg * Chamomile Flower Extract 50 mg * Raspberry Leaves 25 mg * * Daily Value Not Established Notes: **From L-OptiZinc™, a patented 1:1 complex of zinc and methionine. L-OptiZinc™ is absorbed better and retained longer than other zinc supplements tested. ***From ChromeMate®, a patented form of niacin bound chromium. ****From Neuromins™, a highly purified source of DHA from microalgae. Neuromins™ is a trademark of Martek. L-OptiZinc™ (U.S. Patents 4,764,633 and 5,278,329) and ChromeMate® are trademarks of InterHealth Co. Other Ingredients: May contain one or more of the following: dicalcium phosphate, cellulose, magnesium stearate, vegetable stearin and silica.

Contains No Added: sugar, salt, dairy, yeast, wheat, corn, soy, preservatives, artificial colors or flavors.

Caution: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose call a doctor or poison control center immediately.

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Websites for Further Research:

http://www.nytimes.com/pages/health/womenshea...

http://www.4woman.gov/

http://www.fda.gov/womens/