Whilst a healthy, balanced diet will provide you with lots of vitamins and minerals, there are some nutrients that you might want to supplement during pregnancy. This February, we’ve partnered with Mama Mio to launch our Pregnancy Gummies- a Mixed Berry flavoured supplement enriched with the daily essentials you need to support yourself and your baby. Read on to find out more.
What Are Pregnancy Gummies?
Our Pregnancy Gummies are a delicious blend of essential nutrients, designed to support you both whilst you conceive and during your pregnancy.* These gummies contain 100% of your recommended daily intake of folic acid and vitamin D, as well as vitamin B, biotin and zinc. Plus, these tasty supplements are vegan-friendly and contain real fruit, making them the perfect addition to your daily routine.
Important Pregnancy Nutrients
Folic Acid
Folic acid is an essential vitamin which plays an important part in foetal development and can reduce the chances of developing neural tube defects (NTDs.) (1,2) The NHS recommends daily supplementation of 400 micrograms of folic acid both whilst you’re trying to conceive and in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. Our Pregnancy Gummies contain the recommended daily amount of this important nutrient.
Vitamin D
Vitamin D regulates calcium levels within the body, (3) promotes healthy bones (4) and maintains immune function. (5) We can make vitamin D naturally from sunlight, which means deficiency is more common in the winter months. The NHS recommends supplementation of 10 micrograms of vitamin D each day between October and March- we've added this to each serving of our gummies.
Vitamin C
It’s normal to feel fatigued during pregnancy, especially in the first 12 weeks. We've added vitamin C to our Pregnancy Gummies to help fight feelings of tiredness (6) and support cognitive health, (7) so you can focus on your goals all day long. Vitamin C is also important for cell function (8) and skin health. (9) - This combined with the biotin in our gummies is the perfect way to support your complexion from within. 10
Give your baby the best start with Myvitamins Pregnancy Gummies. They’re a delicious way to boost your vitamin intake every single day. Shop yours here:
*Consult a healthcare professional if you are unsure about taking supplements during pregnancy.
- https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/pregnancy/why-do-i-need-folic-acid-in-pregnancy/
- Supplemental folic acid intake increases maternal folate status. Low maternal folate status is a risk factor in the development of neural tube defects in the developing foetus. The target population is women of child-bearing age and the beneficial effect is obtained with a supplemental folic acid daily intake of 400mcg for at least one month before and up to three months after conception.
- Vitamin D contributes to normal blood calcium levels.
- Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal bones
- Vitamin D contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
- Vitamin C contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal psychological function.
- Vitamin C contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin.
- Biotin contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.
