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Pregnancy & Breastfeeding.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding place unique demands on the body — she is, after all, building and then nourishing another person. Certain nutrients become critical inside specific windows, some of which open before conception. Our pregnancy & breastfeeding collection supports each stage with the nutrients that matter most, in forms chosen for safety and absorption. Because safety is paramount here, this is an area to navigate with your healthcare professional.

The nutrients that matter — and their timing

  • Folate — needed to support healthy neural-tube development, which is largely complete by around four weeks — often before a woman knows she's pregnant. That's why it's recommended preconception; activated methylfolate is the body-ready form. See B Vitamins.
  • Choline — folate's under-appreciated partner, also important for neural-tube and brain development, and often low in the diet.
  • Iron — requirements rise substantially to support the mother's expanded blood volume and the baby; gentle, well-absorbed forms are easier on digestion.
  • Iodine — essential for the baby's brain and thyroid development; needs rise in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
  • Omega-3 DHA & vitamin D — DHA is a key structural fat for the developing brain and eyes (laid down heavily in the third trimester).

Who may benefit

Women preparing for conception, those who are pregnant, and breastfeeding mothers — ideally with a practitioner guiding the regimen. See also Women's Health.

Frequently asked questions

When should I start folate? Ideally at least a month before conception and through early pregnancy, when the neural tube forms.
Why activated folate? It's the body-ready form and doesn't require the conversion step some women perform less efficiently.
Are all supplements safe in pregnancy? No — some nutrients (notably high-dose vitamin A) and many herbs are not recommended. Always check with your healthcare professional before taking anything while pregnant or breastfeeding.

Browse our full pregnancy & breastfeeding collection below. Always read the label and use only as directed. Do not take high-dose vitamin A in pregnancy. Always consult your healthcare professional before using supplements during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

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    Herbs Of Gold Activated Folate 500 60c

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    Metabolically active form of folate Herbs of Gold Activated Folate 500 contains methylfolate (5-MTHF), the metabolically active form of folate. ...

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  • Naturobest Prenatal Trimester 2 And 3 Plus Breastfeeding 60c

    $49.98

    Clinically formulated by an experienced fertility naturopath. Designed specifically for the increased demand of nutrients in the second half of pr...

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  • Perdays Bump To Breast Prenatal Multi 60t

    $45.00

     Product InformationDesigned by mums, for mums, this comprehensive  blend of 15 nutrients has been thoughtfully formulated to support you and you...

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  • Perdays Pregnancy Opti Smart Plus Dha 60c

    $79.00

     Product InformationSupport healthy foetal central nervous system and brain development with our unique blend of high sn-2 content DHA, lutein an...

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