Most doctors agree that supplementation with a quality prenatal vitamin before and during pregnancy will support the health and well-being of both mother and baby. In fact, many doctors recommend that you begin supplementing your diet with prenatal nutrition long before and long after your pregnancy for daily health and wellness. These doctors realize that you don’t need to be pregnant to take a prenatal, and that the nutrients found in these vitamins often help supplement a balanced and healthy diet†
Specific Nutrients Often Recommended by Doctors†
While you are pregnant, your doctor may recommend a number of different nutrients. We at Bloom’en Nutrition have tried to include the most important of those nutrients into our chews to make sure that 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, often also called fish oils, are healthy fats that contain the compounds EPA and DHA that are literally used as building blocks for the cells. There is a growing body of research around the importance of these oils for the health of both mom and baby; with DHA being directly linked to healthy brain development and both EPA and DHA being linked to the healthy development of cells. The references to both EPA and DHA are too numerous to reference here, but most doctors agree that supplementation with EPA & DHA during pregnancy is a really good idea.
Folic Acid – Folic acid is a fantastic vitamin that supports many areas of cardiovascular health for pregnant mothers as well as healthy neural development of the baby. This great vitamin is utilized in numerous pathways in the body to support the health of both mom and baby. Folic acid is naturally found in green leafy vegetables such as spinach and is one of the most highly-recommended nutrients for expecting mothers.
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.
Lutein – Often found in European prenatal vitamins, lutien is a super antioxidant that is found in breast milk and has been researched to support the elasticity of the skin as well as eye health.
Prenatal Nutrients that Support Pregnancy as well as Daily Health
Although formulated for pregnant women, the nutrients found in the Bloom’en Nutrition chewable prenatal vitamins can be enjoyed by women at any stage in life. These nutrients support many aspects of health as well as healthy fetal development. 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 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
