Pregnacare

Pregnacare is very well known as a major brand in the pregnancy supplements’ market. Pregnacare also make vitamins and supplements for trying to conceive couples (ttc) and for breastfeeding mothers. Inhealth, Ireland stocks the full range of Pregnacare.

Once women or couples decide to try to have a baby, many will try to improve their lifestyle and prepare their bodies in order to maximise their chances of conceiving. Women, of course, are also thinking of preparing for pregnancy and the demands that makes on their bodies. Pregnacare Conception supplies all the vitamins and minerals women and men need to optimise their conceiving chances. Pregnacare Conception is available in two formats - Pregnacare Conception for women who are trying to conceive, and Pregnacare His & Her Conception, for couples who are trying to conceive.

Pregnacare Conception for women contains nutrients which are formulated to help support a healthy conception. It was created after world-wide research showed that certain specific nutrients can play an important role in:

• Helping to build nutritional stores while planning for conception and pregnancy
• Overall support good reproductive health.

Pregnacare Conception is a complete, carefully-balanced formulation of nutrients, which include N-acetyl and L-Arginine, both of which have specific roles in maintaining normal, healthy female fertility. Some of the other nutrients in Pregnacare Conception may also help maintain healthy cervical mucus. This is very important as healthy cervical mucus helps sperm to survive as long as possible, and also assists in its ability to reach the egg.

Pregnacare Conception also contains the recommended level of Folic Acid, which is vital for all trying-to-conceive women as it assists in the healthy development of the foetal tube during the first few weeks of life of the baby. Folic acid is also believed to play a role in assisting conception. Other important vitamins and supplements in Pregnacare include Vitamins B12 and B6, zinc and inositol. These are important for general female reproductive health and are recommended to be taken before trying to conceive. Pregnacare also contains vitamin E which helps to protect genetic material from free radical damage.

Pregnacare Conception for him and her contains one month’s supply of Pregnacare Conception for her as well as one month’s supply of Wellman Conception for him. Men and women have specific nutritional requirements in regards to preparing their bodies for conception. Wellman Conception contains a comprehensive formulation of vitamins and supplements including L-Carnitine and L-Arginine. Both of these are believed to have a key role in creating active, healthy sperm, which will increase their capability of reaching the egg. As in Pregnacare for women, zinc is also contained in Wellman Conception. This is believed to be an important mineral for the male reproductive system. Zinc also is believed to have an antioxidant role in protecting sperm. Pregnacare also contains Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12 and magnesium, all of which help maintain the correct levels of male hormones; and selenium, which assists with sperm formation and motility. Selenium also is an important antioxidant central to overall male reproductive health, along with Vitamins A, C and E.

Pregnacare is the UK’s no. 1 pregnancy supplement brand, and is known and trusted for years. It contains a mixture of 19 vitamins, minerals and, of course, folic acid. Pregnacare was developed specifically to assist women in achieving their dietary requirements of all vitamins and minerals which are necessary from the start of the trying to conceive (ttc) time, then throughout pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Many women know about the importance of folic acid in early pregnancy, but Pregnacare also contains Vitamin B12 and zinc which also help with the baby’s neural tube development and cell division in early pregnancy. Folic acid should also be taken before conception occurs, which is why Pregnacare is also recommended for trying to conceive couples.

Throughout the entire pregnancy, good nutritional intake is very important. Pregnacare also contains iron and some of the B-vitamins which assist in blood formation later on in the pregnancy. While it is recommended that you take Pregnacare when you are trying to conceive (ttc) and throughout your pregnancy, you can begin to take Pregnacare at any stage of your pregnancy.

Pregnacare is also beneficial for breastfeeding mothers. Breastfeeding places a lot of extra demands on a woman’s body, so taking Pregnacare is recommended to help a mother during this special but tiring time.

Ongoing research has showed the benefits of taking Omega-3 in addition to vitamins and minerals while pregnant. Each Omega-3 Capsule in Pregnacare Plus contains 300mg of DHA and 60mg of EPA; both of these are omega-3 fatty acids - the good fats. These levels are recommended by experts. DHA is important in the healthy development of the brain, eyes and nervous system of the baby in the womb and a newborn. The Pregnacare Plus box consists of 56 tablets - 28 Pregnacare tablets and 28 Pregnacare Omega-3 Capsules. It is recommended that these be taken with a cold drink with a main meal. They should not be taken on an empty stomach.

Pregnacare Breastfeeding and New Mum is recommended for all new mothers. It is particularly beneficial for breastfeeding mothers, but is excellent for all new mothers throughout the post-natal period. A varied and healthy diet is essential for all new mothers, regardless of how they decide to feed their baby. Pregnacare Breastfeeding contains a carefully combined mix of minerals and vitamins, along with calcium, and an Omega-3 capsule containing 300mg DHA and 60mg EPA. Calcium, Vitamin D3 and magnesium are important or healthy bone development. Research has shown that DHA from the mother’s breast milk is important in the development of the baby’s eyes and brain. The level of DHA, 300mg, is what is recommended by experts for breastfeeding or lactating mothers.

The fish oil used in the Omega-3 capsules in Pregnacare Plus and Pregnacare Breastfeeding is produced in Norway, and is the purest grade pharmaceutical fish oil.

All Pregnacare products listed above are delivered the next day from Inhealth’s warehouse in Dublin.

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