Supporting mother & baby during pregnancy & breast-feeding.<\/p>\n
Blackmores Pregnancy & Breast-Feeding Formula is specially formulated to provide the recommended dietary intake (RDI) of essential vitamins, minerals and oils a woman requires when planning conception, during pregnancy and when breast-feeding.<\/p>\n
One capsules of Blackmores Pregnancy & Breast-Feeding Formula provides: 200mcg of folic acid whic may help reduce the risk of birth defects of the brain and\/or spinal cord (spina bifida).<\/p>\n
DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid, which is present in breast milk and is particularly important for children’s brain and visual development.
\nIron for red blood cell formation and oxygen transport.
\nCalcium for strong bone development and maintenance.
\nIodine which is important for baby s normal mental development.
\nBlackmores Pregnancy and Breast-Feeding Formula provides folate which is recommended one month prior to conception for all women planning pregnancy. This should continue through the first 3 months of pregnancy. In the early stages of pregnancy, folate plays a vital role in the prevention of brain and spinal cord defects such as spina bifida.<\/p>\n
Recent research has shown that omega-3 long chain fatty acids are essential for babies health. DHA – the main long chain fatty acid in breast milk and also present in tuna oil – is particularly important for the normal function of the brain and nerves and for development of normal eyesight.<\/p>\n
Ingredients<\/b>
\nActive Ingredients:<\/p>\n
Ingredient Per capsule Daily dose (2 capsules)<\/p>\n
Folic acid 250 ?g 500 ?g
\nPotassium iodide 98.3 ?g 196.6 ?g
\n(iodine 75 ?g) (iodine 150 ?g)
\nConcentrated omega-3 triglycerides fish 250 mg 500 mg
\nContaining omega-3 marine
\ntriglycerides 150 mg as:
\nDocosahexaenoic acid (DHA) 125 mg 250 mg
\nEicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) 25 mg 50 mg
\nIron (II) glycinate 19.22 mg 38.44 mg
\n(iron 5 mg) (iron 10 mg)
\nCholecalciferol (vitamin D 360 IU) 9 ?g 18 ?g
\nNicotinamide 9 mg 18 mg
\nAscorbic acid (vitamin C) 30 mg 60 mg
\nCalcium carbonate (calcium 50 mg) 125 mg 250 mg
\n(calcium 50 mg) (calcium 100 mg)
\nBiotin 1 5 ?g 30 ?g
\nZinc oxide 6.82 mg 13.64 mg
\n(zinc 5.5 mg) (zinc 11 mg)
\nMagnesium oxide heavy 58.1 mg 116.2 mg
\n(magnesium 35 mg) (magnesium 70 mg)
\nSelenomethionine 81.3 ?g 162.6 ?g
\n(selenium 32.5 ?g) (selenium 65 ?g)
\nChromium picolinate 121 ?g 242 ?g
\n(chromium 15 ?g) (chromium 30 ?g)
\nThiamine nitrate (vitamin B1) 700 ?g 1400 ?g
\nRibofl avin (vitamin B2) 700 ?g 1400 ?g
\nCalcium pantothenate (pantothenic 2.73 mg 5.46 mg
\nacid) (vitamin B5 2.5 mg) (vitamin B5 5 mg)
\nPyridoxine hydrochloride (pyridoxine) 1.16 mg 2.32 mg
\n(vitamin B6 950 ?g) (vitamin B6 1900 ?g)
\nCyanocobalamin (vitamin B12) 1.3 ?g 2.6 ?g
\nd-alpha tocopherol 3.5 mg 7 mg
\n(natural vitamin E 5.22 IU) (natural vitamin E 10.44 IU)
\nBetacarotene 2.4 mg 4.8 mg
\n(equivalent to 800 retinol
\nequivalents<\/p>\n
No added yeast, gluten, wheat, milk derivatives, preservatives, artifi cial colours or sweeteners.<\/p>\n
Directions & Precautions<\/b>
\nDo not exceed the stated dose of folic acid. If you have had a baby with a neural tube defect you should seek specifi c medical advice
\nNot recommended for children under 12 years
\nThis product contains selenium which is toxic in high doses. A daily dose of 150 ?g for adults of selenium from dietary supplements should not be exceeded
\nDrink plenty of water
\nVitamin supplements should not replace a balanced diet<\/p>\n
Adults \u2013 Take 2 capsules a day with meals, or as professionally prescribed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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