Pregnant women and nursing mothers should take not only folic acid and B vitamins, but their diet should be rich in choline. Prenatal is a variety of supplements rich in vitamins for pregnant and lactating women. Prenatal products support both the woman’s body, her well-being and the proper development of the child. Prenatal, thanks to the appropriate combination of vitamins and minerals, can provide the most important ingredients for a woman, which are most often missing in the daily diet. The composition of the preparations varies depending on the type of supplement. The following versions can be distinguished: Prenatal Uno, Duo, Classic and DHA.
Prenatal Classic
Composed of Prenatal Classic includes choline and a complex of essential ingredients recommended by the Polish Gynecological Society. The supplement is distinguished by choline, which is involved in the conduction of nerve impulses, thanks to which it supports the development and functioning of the nervous system of the fetus. Moreover Prenatal Classic contains iodine, which is responsible for the proper functioning of the child’s nervous system, which, in combination with iron, supports his mental development. In composition Prenatalu Classic You can also find Folactiv, which is a double source of folates supporting cell division important for the growth of the fetus, and methylcobalamin, which determines the use of folic acid and supports the synthesis of fetal DNA. Additionally Prenatal Classic it is rich in vitamin D, thanks to which, among other things, the child’s bones and teeth are strengthened as well as their immunity.
Prenatal Classic can be used as a dietary supplement in women from the 13th week of pregnancy to the end of the breastfeeding period in order to: support the proper development of the fetus, support the proper course of pregnancy, prevent anemia.
Prenatal DHA
Prenatal DHA jest supplementary supplement diet of pregnant and lactating women in docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)which is one of the essential omega-3 fatty acids and plays a significant role in the construction of the brain and the visual organ of the fetus and young child. DHA accounts for approx. 30 percent. phospholipids of the central nervous system and the retina of the eye. The human body is not able to synthesize DHA in a sufficient amount. It is replenished by eating, among other things fish being its main source. The latest recommendations of experts indicate the need to supplement the diet of pregnant women and nursing mothers with DHA in the amount of 400 to 600 mg per day in case of low fish consumption.
Prenatal DHA can be used as a dietary supplement in women from the second trimester of pregnancy and breastfeeding: in the case of DHA deficiency in the diet, at increased risk of preterm labor and postpartum depression, for the proper development of the nervous system in children (including psychomotor and intellectual), for the proper development and functioning of the visual organ in children, in the case of DHA deficiency in the mother’s diet to reduce the risk of developing an allergy in children related to DHA deficiency in the mother’s diet.
Warnings before using the Prenatal supplement
Before using any preparation during pregnancy or breastfeeding please consult your doctor. Care should be taken in the case of hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of the preparation, with decompensated hyperthyroidism. The preparation should be stored at room temperature (15-25 ° C), in a dry and dark place. The manufacturer of the supplement Prenatal is the company Nutropharma.