Pregnacare is the most popular and trusted prenatal supplement to safeguard the diet of those who are planning for pregnancy or are already pregnant, right through to the end of breast-feeding.

Pregnacare Plus combines the original Pregnacare tablet formula, the leading supplement in pregancy care, with high quality Omega-3 (DHA 300mg) capsules in a convenient 2 in 1 pack. Pregnacare Plus has been carefully developed to help safeguard dietary requirements, from pre-conception, during pregnancy and through to the end of breast-feeding. You can start taking Pregnacare Plus at any point during pregnancy.

Pregnacare contains vitamin B12, and also includes folic acid at exactly the level recommended for the development of the unborn baby. Other essential vitamins and minerals shown to help maintain a healthy pregnancy are also included. Pregnacare has been carefully developed by experts so that all ingredient levels are within safe levels for pregnancy and are moderate rather than excessive.

Recommended level of 400mcg folic acid
The Department of Health recommends women planning a baby should take a supplement containing 400mcg of folic acid from the start of trying to conceive until the 12th week of pregnancy. This is the exact amount of folic acid contained in Pregnacare, but folic acid is also important after the first twelve weeks. As well as helping to maintain normal healthy development of the neural tube and nervous system, folic acid is required for foetal growth and is vital for cell division from a single cell to a fully developed baby.

Iron
Unlike many prenatal iron supplements, Pregnacare has been specifically formulated with an ideal, moderate level of iron. High levels of iron are not recommended unless there is a particular requirement as identified by your healthcare professional.

Before conception
Pregnacare is recommended before conception to build up the stores of nutrients such as iron in women who are trying for a baby. Good nutrition is important to help prepare a woman's body for the additional demands placed on it during pregnancy. Certain nutrients, like folic acid, vitamin B12 and zinc, are also of particular importance from the very first moment of conception, for neural tube development and cell division.

Vitamin D in Pregnancy
The Department of Health recommends that all pregnant and breast-feeding women take a supplement containing 10mcg vitamin D, which is the exact amount found in Pregnacare®.

Vitamin E in Pregnancy
Vitamin E is an essential nutrient, important for helping maintain healthy skin, nerves, heart and circulation, muscles and red blood cells. Pregnacare contains a low recommended dietary intake of 20mg. This is present in the natural form which is better absorbed by the mother and transported to the foetus than synthetic vitamin E. 
 
For all of pregnancy
Good nutritional intake is vital throughout pregnancy, not just the first 12 weeks. Iron, B vitamins and folic acid are particularly important for blood formation later in pregnancy, when a mother must produce extra red blood cells for the baby's new blood supply. Pregnacare can be started at any point during pregnancy.
 
Ideal if breast-feeding
Optimum nutrition is valuable during breast-feeding, to assist the production of nutritious breast milk and to help replace a mother's reserves of vitamins and minerals, which may be reduced. Zinc is important for milk production and vitamin K is important to help the baby maintain healthy levels of blood clotting proteins. Antioxidant vitamins in breast milk, such as vitamin E, may also be important for the baby's immune system.

Recommended Dosage
One Pregnacare tablet per day, plus one Omega-3 capsule per day. Swallow each with a glass of water or a cold drink and take with a main meal. Not to be chewed.
Do not exceed recommended intake. Pregnacare tablets and capsules should only be taken on a full stomach.

Ingredients
Tablets: Bulking agents (microcrystalline cellulose, calcium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate), magnesium oxide, Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), ferrous fumarate, zinc sulphate, betacarotence (natural mixed carotenoids, soyabean oil, tocopherol), tablet coating (hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, natural source colours: titanium dioxide, iron oxide), Vitamin E natural source (D-Alpha tocopheryl succinate), stearic acid, niacin (as nicotinamide), silicon dioxide, Vitamin B6 as HCI), Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin), disintegrant (crosslinked carboxymethylcellulose sodium), thiamin (as mononitrate), anti-caking agent (magnesium stearate), Vitamin D (cholecalciferol, DL-Alpha tocopherol), rioboflavin (Vitamin B2), Copper sulphate, Vitamin K, Folacin (folic acid), potassium iodide, sodium selenate.

Capsules: Omega-3 fish oil (docosahexaenoic acid concentrate), capsules shell: pharmaceutical grade gelatin, glycerine & natural flavour lemon oil.
Nutritional Information
Per tablet:
Vitamin D 5µg, Vitamin E 20mg, Vitamin C 70mg, Thiamin (Vitamin B1) 3mg, Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) 2mg, Niacin (Vitamin B3) 20mg, Vitamin B6 10mg, Folacin (Folic Acid) 400µg, Vitamin B12 6µg, Betacarotene (natural source) 2mg, Vitamin K 70mg, Iron 17mg, Selenium 150µg, Magnesium 150mg, Zinc 15mg, Iodine 140µg, Copper 1mg.

Cautions
This product is not a substitute for a healthy balanced diet.
If you are taking anticoagulants (blood thinners), do not take the tablets except on the advice of a doctor.
This product contains iron, which if taken in excess by very young children may be harmful.
Seek professional advice before using if you suffer from food allergies.
Do not if you are allergic to soya, fish or fish products.

56 tablets