What it does:
Blackmores Pregnancy and Breast-Feeding Formula Gold is a premium pregnancy multi vitamin which provides a daily dose of 20 important nutrients for mother and baby including folic acid, iodine, DHA and vitamin D3. With a low-constipation iron. Provides 20 important nutrients in total including a daily dose of:
- Low-constipation iron
- 1000 IU of vitamin D3
- 500 µg of folic acid which, if taken daily for one month before conception and during pregnancy, may reduce the risk of having a child with spina bifida/neural tube defects
- 150 µg of iodine for baby's brain, visual motor skills and hearing development
- Odourless and concentrated fish oil, rich in DHA for baby's brain, eyesight and nervous system development
- Now in a smaller capsule
- Halal Certified
Blackmores Pregnancy and Breast-Feeding Formula Gold is formulated with 20 important nutrients to support a healthy pregnancy including folic acid, iron, DHA, and Vitamin D.
Blackmores Pregnancy & Breast-Feeding Gold provides an ideal daily dose of 20 important nutrients for mother and baby including folic acid, iodine and vitamin D3. With omega-3 DHA to support baby’s brain, eyesight and nervous system development and a lower constipation iron.
Blackmores Pregnancy & Breast-Feeding Gold Provides 20 important nutrients in total including a daily dose of:
- 500 microgram of folic acid which, if taken daily for one month before conception and during pregnancy, may reduce the risk of having a child with spina bifida/neural tube defects
- 150 microgram of iodine for baby's brain, visual motor skills and hearing development. Iodine supports the development of normal intelligence and IQ
- Lower constipation iron
- Odourless and concentrated fish oil, rich in DHA for baby's brain, eyesight and nervous system development
All nutrients are important during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The following provides additional information on some nutrients important during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Iron - Pregnant women and new mums commonly feel fatigued. Healthy iron levels are important in pregnancy to help support energy levels. Iron is necessary for formation of haemoglobin in red blood cells, which transports oxygen to the tissues.
Approximately 50% of Australian women of reproductive age have dietary intakes of iron below the RDI. Low iron levels are common during times of increased iron requirement due to growth and increased blood volume, such as pregnancy. However, approximately one quarter of pregnant women report getting constipated when taking high doses of supplemental iron.
Why the bisglycinate form of iron? Iron bisglycinate is a low constipation, low nausea form of iron that is well tolerated and gentle on the digestive system. This form of iron has been shown to be more bioavailable than some other forms of iron including ferrous sulphate, when taken with food.
Iodine - Iodine is essential for the production of thyroid hormones, which in turn, are critical for the development of baby’s brain, visual motor skills and hearing. Iodine supports the development of normal intelligence and IQ. Requirement for iodine is increased during the whole pregnancy, especially the first 20 weeks.
Australian women are typically not receiving enough iodine. The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) recommends that pregnant and breast-feeding women take an iodine supplement containing 150 µg daily.
Folic acid - In the early weeks of foetal development, folic acid plays an essential role in the formation and closure of the neural tube which becomes the brain and spinal cord. Guidelines in Australia recommend that women of childbearing age take 400-500 µg of folic acid per day for at least one month before pregnancy and for the first 3 months of pregnancy.
Omega-3 fatty acids - Fish oil is a natural source of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA. DHA is essential for normal development of the baby’s brain, nervous system and eyesight. DHA supports more sound sleep in newborns.
During pregnancy there can be an increased sensitivity to tastes, especially in the first trimester. Odourless fish oil means pregnant women can get the benefits of omega-3s without the fishy aftertaste.
B group vitamins - B vitamins support cellular energy production, with vitamins B1, B2, B3, and B5 all involved in cellular energy production. Vitamins B2 and B12 help the body use folic acid.
Vitamin D - Vitamin D supports the development of healthy bones and teeth. A review of nutrient intakes in pregnant Australian women suggested that dietary intakes were below recommended levels for vitamin D, while surveys of Australian neonates have shown approximately 40-57% of neonates have insufficient vitamin D levels and that breastfed infants are at an increased risk of vitamin D insufficiency. Breast-feeding remains the natural way to provide nutrients to babies and contributes to optimal short and long term health for mother and baby.
Zinc, vitamins C & D and betacarotene for immune health support.
What is in it?
- Concentrated omega-3 triglycerides fish 250 mg containing omega-3 marine triglycerides 150 mg
- Nicotinamide (vitamin B3) 9 mg
- Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) 30 mg
- Calcium carbonate (calcium 50 mg) 125 mg
- Biotin 15 microgram
- Iron (II) glycinate (iron 5 mg) 19.22 mg
- Zinc oxide (zinc 5.5 mg) 6.82 mg
- Heavy magnesium oxide (magnesium 35 mg) 58.1 mg
- Selenomethionine (selenium 32.5 microgram) 81.3 microgram
- Chromium picolinate (chromium 15 microgram) 121 microgram
- Thiamine nitrate (vitamin B1) 700 µg
- Riboflavin (vitamin B2) 700 µg
- Calcium pantothenate (pantothenic acid, vitamin B5 2.5 mg) 2.73 mg
- Pyridoxine hydrochloride (pyridoxine, vitamin B6 950 µg) 1.16 mg
- Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12) 1.3 microgram
- Colecalciferol (vitamin D 500 IU) 12.5 microgram
- Folic acid 250 microgram
- d-alpha-Tocopherol (natural vitamin E 5.22 IU) 3.5 mg
- Potassium iodide (iodine 75 microgram) 98.3 microgram
- Betacarotene 2.4 mg
Contains sulfites. Do not exceed the stated dose of folic acid. If you have had a baby with a neural tube defect / spina bifida, seek medical advice. This product contains selenium which is toxic in high doses. A daily dose of 150 microgram for adults of selenium from dietary supplements should not be exceeded
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