Product Synopsis
It is quite difficult to attain the highest nutritional requirements by diet alone during pregnancy. With the substantial increased needs for iron, folic acid, and calcium during this time it is recommended to take a vitamin/mineral supplement.

During pregnancy, a woman's blood supply increases to supply nutrition to the growing foetus. Iron is the main component of hemoglobin, which carries oxygen through the body. Calcium is essential for maintaining the bone integrity of a pregnant woman and providing the skeletal development of the fetus. Folate is essential for protein synthesis, the formation of new cells, and the production of new blood. It is required for a pregnant woman's increasing blood supply and the growth of both maternal and foetal tissues. Sufficient folate also decreases the risk of neural tube defects.