A carefully balanced, expert formula that brings together the key nutrients needed specifically for the breastfeeding period, helping to safeguard your diet when it matters most. From Pregnacare - the UK’s No.1 pregnancy supplement brand.
Product Description
Pregnacare Breast-feeding
A healthy, varied diet is vital for new mothers, to help produce nutritious breast milk and maintain their own health during the postnatal period. Maternal breast-feeding is strongly recommended for the newborn baby as it provides essential nutrients and antibodies for long term health. Pregnacare Breast-feeding is an all-in-one pack, formulated with key specific ingredients for the postnatal period, including essential fatty acids such as DHA.
Why take Pregnacare Breast-feeding?
The formula provides the ideal follow-on product for mums after childbirth, as part of the complete Pregnacare range from conception to breast-feeding.
Pregnacare Breast-feeding is carefully formulated by experts, with essential vitamins, minerals and DHA, to help support all-round health and vitality including iron which contributes to normal energy release.
Pregnacare Breast-feeding can also be taken as a general postnatal supplement for 6-9 months following childbirth or longer if required, to replace depleted nutrients and assist the body following pregnancy, even if you are not breast-feeding.
For mothers who avoid dairy products, the formula also contains calcium which is needed for the maintenance of normal bones.
Pregnacare Breast-feeding contains 10µg vitamin D as advised by the UK Department of Health during pregnancy and breast-feeding, the full RNI of 700mg calcium and 300mg DHA, the exact level recommended by international experts*.
Careful support without excessive levels
Pregnacare Breast-feeding has been specially formulated by experts to provide sensible, balanced levels of vitamins and minerals. All ingredients have been included on the basis of scientific research with ideal amounts for breast-feeding.
Pregnacare Breast-feeding provides:
-Postnatal micronutrient tablets
700mg calcium, vitamin K & D and magnesium which contribute to the maintenance of normal bones.
Vitamin B6, niacin (vit. B3), iron and magnesium which contribute to normal energy release.
Includes 10µg vitamin D the exact level as advised by the UK Department of Health during pregnancy and breast-feeding.
- High Purity Omega-3 capsule
Each capsule provides 300mg DHA, the level recommended by international experts for mums during lactation*.
Maternal intake of DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) contributes to the normal brain and eye development of breast-fed infants**. Infants have limited capability to synthesize fatty acids, which therefore must be obtained direct from external sources such as the mother's milk.
During breast-feeding, the infant's brain continues to take up DHA and 15% of brain growth occurs after birth.
Contains the purest pharmaceutical grade fish oil, certified for sustainability by Friend of the Sea.
*Journal of the American College of Nutrition, Vol. 18, No. 5, 487-489 (1999)
** A beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 200mg DHA in addition to the recommended daily intake of omega-3 fatty acids for adults.
This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professionals regarding any medical condition.
Nutritional Information
Postnatal vitamin and mineral tablets with calcium plus Omega-3 capsules
Post-natal micronutrient tablets
| Nutritional Information | Average per 2 tablets | % EC NRV* | |
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Vitamin D (as D3 400IU) |
10 µg |
200 |
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Vitamin E |
20 mg α-TE |
167 |
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Vitamin K |
70 µg |
93 |
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Vitamin C |
70 mg |
88 |
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Thiamin (Vitamin B1) |
5 mg |
455 |
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Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) |
2 mg |
143 |
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Niacin (Vitamin B3) |
20 mg NE |
125 |
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Vitamin B6 |
10 mg |
714 |
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Folic Acid |
400 µg |
200 |
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Vitamin B12 |
6 µg |
240 |
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Biotin |
150 µg |
300 |
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Pantothenic Acid |
6 mg |
100 |
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Calcium |
700 mg |
88 |
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Magnesium |
150 mg |
40 |
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Iron |
16 mg |
114 |
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Zinc |
15 mg |
150 |
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Copper |
1000 µg |
100 |
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Selenium |
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55 |
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Iodine |
150 µg |
100 |
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Betacarotene (Natural Source) |
2 mg |
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*NRV = Nutrient Reference Value, µg = microgram
mg = milligram, IU = International Units.
Pregnacare Omega-3 Capsules
Ingredients
Calcium Carbonate (Carrier: Maltodextrin), Maltodextrin, Magnesium Oxide, Tablet Coating (Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Capric/Caprilic Triglycerides, Colours [Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides], Glycerin), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid [Carrier: Glyceryl Tristearate]), Anti-Caking Agents: Silicon Dioxide, Stearic Acid & Magnesium Stearate, Bulking Agent: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Ferrous Fumarate, Zinc Sulphate, Vitamin E (D-Alpha Tocopheryl Acid Succinate) (from Soya), Crosslinked Cellulose Gum, Niacin (as Nicotinamide), Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine HCl), Betacarotene (Carriers: Starch, Water, Antioxidant: DL-Alpha Tocopherol), Thiamin (Vitamin B1 as Mononitrate), Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium Salt), Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin [Carriers: Trisodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Maltodextrin]), Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol [Carriers: Acacia, Sucrose, Corn Starch, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Antioxidant: DL-Alpha Tocopherol]), Riboflavin, Copper Sulphate, Folic Acid (as Pteroylmonoglutamic Acid), Potassium Iodide, Biotin, Sodium Selenate, Vitamin K (Vitamin K1 [Carriers: Acacia, Sucrose]). Allergy Advice: For allergens, see ingredients in bold.
| Nutritional Information | Average per capsule | % EC NRV* | ||
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*NRV = Nutrient Reference Value,
mg = milligram
Ingredients
Omega-3 Fish Oil (Docosahexaenoic Acid Concentrate) (from Fish), Capsule Shell (Pharmaceutical Grade Gelatin [Halal Bovine Source], Glycerin & Natural Flavour Lemon Oil. Allergy Advice: For allergens, see ingredients in bold.
DIRECTIONS
TWO (2) PREGNACARE BREAST-FEEDING TABLETS PER DAY, PLUS ONE (1) OMEGA-3 CAPSULE PER DAY, WITH YOUR MAIN MEAL
Swallow each with water or a cold drink and take with a main meal. Not to be chewed. Do not exceed recommended intake. Take on a full stomach. Can be started at any point after childbirth, and used for as long as required during and after breast-feeding.
- No artificial colours, preservatives, lactose or yeast. Gluten free
- Pregnacare is not tested on animals
For Allergy Advice and other usage information see Nutritional Information.
