Pregnacare Breastfeeding Postnatal Multivitamin and Omega-3 Supplement, 84 Count

Pregnacare® Breastfeeding is specially formulated to help support the nutritional requirements of new mothers throughout the postnatal period and while breastfeeding. During this time a healthy, varied diet is vital for new mothers, to help produce nutritious breast milk and maintain their own health and wellbeing.

Supported by Royal College of Midwives Pregnacare® supplements & the Royal College of Midwives; working with midwives for mothers and babies.

• Post-natal support for mum & baby
• Maternal intake of DHA contributes to normal brain & eye development of the breastfed infant
• No Lactose or Yeast
• Gluten Free
• 21 Nutrients
• Quality Guaranteed
• Friend of the Sea®
• Pregnacare® is Not Tested on Animals
• Contains high purity fish oil
• No Artificial Colours or Preservatives

Carefully formulated by experts, including:

• 700mg calcium, vitamins K & D, zinc and magnesium which contribute to the maintenance of normal bones.
• Calcium and vitamin K which contribute to normal blood clotting.
• Vitamin B6, niacin, iron and magnesium which contribute to normal energy release.
• Includes 10µg vitamin D as recommended by the Department of Health for all women while breastfeeding.
• Nutritional tablets produced to high GMP³ quality.

• Maternal intake of DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid) contributes to the normal brain and eye development of breastfed infants².
• Infants have limited capability to synthesize fatty acids, which therefore must be obtained directly from external sources such as the mother's milk.
• Each capsule provides 300mg DHA, the level recommended by international experts¹ (ISSFAL) for mums during lactation.
• Fish oil produced to high GMP3 quality. Certified for sustainability by Friend of The Sea.

1. The pregnancy supplement brand midwives recommend most.

2. A beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 200mg DHA in addition to the recommended daily intake of omega-3 fatty acids for adults.

3. Good Manufacturing Practice.

4. Journal of the American College of Nutrition, Vol. 18, No. 5, 487-489 (1999).

Pregnacare® Breastfeeding provides comprehensive multivitamin support combined with calcium & Omega-3 fatty acids, which are especially important at this time.

• The ideal postnatal supplement for the 12 months following childbirth, to help ensure optimum levels of nutrients.
• Can be taken whether or not you are breastfeeding and can be used for as long as required. This comprehensive formula replaces other Pregnacare® supplements and multivitamins. There is no need to take an additional multivitamin.
• To maintain health throughout breastfeeding as the intake recommendations of certain nutrients are increased during lactation. Maternal breastfeeding is strongly recommended for the newborn baby as it provides essential nutrients and antibodies for long term health.
• To help maintain normal bone health in mothers who avoid dairy products and for breastfeeding mothers. Contains the recommended 10µg vitamin D3 & the RNI of 700mg calcium (Reference Nutrient Intake).

Two (2) Pregnacare® breastfeeding tablets per day, Plus One (1) Omega-3 capsule per day, with your main meal.

Swallow with water or a cold drink. Not to be chewed. Do not exceed recommended intake. To be taken only on a full stomach. Can be started at any point after childbirth, and used for as long as required during and after breastfeeding.

Store below 25°C in a dry place, out of sight and reach of children.

84 x Tablets / Capsules

FOOD SUPPLEMENT

Food supplements must not replace a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. As with other food supplements, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using if you are under medical supervision, have epilepsy, a thyroid condition, haemochromatosis, suffer from food allergies, or are allergic to any of the ingredients.

This product contains vitamin K and Omega-3. Those taking anticoagulants (blood thinners) should not take this product except on the advice of a doctor. If you are breastfeeding a premature baby speak to your doctor or neonatal health professional for advice before using this product.

This product contains iron, which if taken in excess, may be harmful to very young children.