Iron, Prenatal Vitamins & Folic Acid.

The need for iron is higher during pregnancy. There are many physiological changes that occur during pregnancy to support the growing baby. During this time, the amount of blood in your body increases by up to 50%, but your red blood cells do not increase equally³.

As a result of this, a natural haemodilution occurs more during pregnancy than at any other time in a human’s lifespan.

It can sometimes be difficult to get enough iron from food alone and because of this it is very important to monitor your iron levels, especially during pregnancy. If you are low in iron or are at risk of developing low iron levels we recommend supplementing with Active Iron. 

Active Iron Pregnancy contains non-constipating Active Iron plus a complete time-release multivitamin providing all the key nutrients mum and baby need throughout pregnancy including:

• Iron and B Vitamins (B2, B5, B6, B12 and biotin) to support energy production and help fight tiredness and fatigue
• Iron to support blood building and oxygen transport
• Folic acid as highly absorbable L-methylfolate to help support foetal development **
• Vitamin D, vitamin C, zinc and iron to support immune function
• Vitamin B5 to support mental performance and iron, iodine and zinc to support cognitive function
• Calcium, magnesium, vitamin D and vitamin K to support bone and muscle health
• Vitamin B6 to help regulate hormonal activity
• Vitamin E, copper and selenium to help protect cells from oxidation

If you have low iron during pregnancy, your midwife/healthcare provider will more than likely prescribe a high dose iron for you. High dose iron can sometimes cause unpleasant side effects like nausea and constipation.

Active Iron Pregnancy is different because it is well absorbed, making it gentle on the stomach. This means Active Iron Pregnancy helps avoid side effects such as nausea and constipation.

• Folic acid (folate)
• Iron
• Calcium
• Vitamin D
• Omega-3 fatty acids
• Vitamin D
• Vitamin C

To name a few, are all very important throughout pregnancy. However, every person has different needs and requirements.

Those who are planning to conceive have the opportunity to prepare their bodies and ensure that they are eating a healthy, well-balanced diet. It is recommended that you take folic acid for at least 1 month before conception.

In the UK, it is recommended to take folic acid once you come off contraception and begin trying to conceive. Prenatal vitamins are suitable to take in early pregnancy and are designed to complement a healthy, well-balanced diet.

Iron is one of the most important nutrients that is monitored by your midwife/healthcare provider during pregnancy. We recommend taking Active Iron from the 1st trimester to help support iron levels and avoid the need for high dose iron supplements later on in pregnancy which can cause side effects.

It is recommended that prenatal vitamins/supplements are taken throughout the entire pregnancy. It is also important to continue supplementation after giving birth.

Some prenatal vitamins may cause unpleasant gastrointestinal side effects like nausea and constipation.

Active Iron is highly absorbed, making it gentle on the stomach and is clinically proven to increase iron levels by 94%¹.

Folic acid helps the body with amino acid synthesis. In pregnancy it contributes to maternal tissue growth.

Taking a folate supplement in pregnancy is recommended as it significantly reduces the risk of the unborn baby developing neural tubal defects. Folic Acid also supports immunity and normal blood formation.

Supplementing with folic acid during pregnancy is of high importance.

In addition to its role in maternal tissue development, folate supports healthy red blood cell formation and immune function—further reason to ensure an adequate intake of folate in pregnancy. Folic acid significantly reduces the risk of the unborn baby developing neural tubal defects.

Because folate cannot be stored in the body, you need a ready supply of it daily. The NHS’s recommendation for Folic Acid is to take it every day from pregnancy planning i.e. when you come off contraception until week 12 of your pregnancy.

It is recommended by the NHS that women take 400ug of folic acid during pregnancy.

Active Folic supports normal blood formation during pregnancy and delivers 3X better absorption compared to standard folic acid. Active Folic contains the optimal dose of folic acid. This helps to reduce the risk of developing neural tube defects (NTD) in pregnancy.