Why are prenatal vitamins important?

During pregnancy, you need more vitamins and minerals than usual. Here’s why:

• Folic Acid helps prevent neural tube defects. These defects are serious abnormalities of the fetal brain and spinal cord. Ideally, you’ll begin taking extra folic acid at least 3 months before you become pregnant.
• Vitamin C helps to aid in iron absorption & retention. Iron supports the development of the placenta and fetus. Iron helps your body make blood to supply oxygen to the fetus. Iron also helps prevent anemia, a condition in which blood has a low number of healthy red blood cells.
• B12 assists in preventing major birth defects, improves mood and fights depression & supports healthy hair, skin and nails.
• Biotin helps the body to regulate blood sugar levels, aids in lowering cholesterol and support healthy nervous, cardiovascular and digestive systems.
• D3 aids your body in absorbing calcium, phosphorus and promoting bone growth and health.
• Zinc supports development of reproductive organs, supports healthy pregnancy, regulates blood sugar & promotes healthy growth and development. Your body doesn’t produce it and we need to keep levels healthy so we must supplement.
• B Complex is a power pack of B vitamins including B1, B2, B3, B5 and B6. Read more about all of the benefits of this powerhouse on the product page. There are just too many to list here!