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Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Nutrient needs rise in pregnancy and again while breastfeeding, particularly folate, iron, iodine and omega-3. At the same time the list of things to avoid is longer than at any other stage of life.

What actually helps
  • A prenatal multivitamin with folate, started before conception where possible.
  • Iron if a blood test shows it is needed, rather than routinely.
  • Checking every product with us, including herbal ones — 'natural' is not the same as safe here.
  • Vitamin D, which most people are low in and which passes on through breast milk.

Products for this

16 products
Cal-C-Vita Combo 30
Cal-C-Vita
Cal-C-Vita Combo 30
Calcium, vitamin C, vitamin D and vitamin B6 (effervescent)

Effervescent calcium, vitamin C, vitamin D and B6. A long-standing favourite in pregnancy.

R186.72
Chela-Fer 15mg 30 Tablets
Chela-Fer
Chela-Fer 15mg 30 Tablets
Iron as ferrous bisglycinate chelate with folic acid, vitamin B12 and vitamin C

Gentle chelated iron with folic acid, B12 and vitamin C. Well absorbed and kind to the stomach.

R241.12
Chela-Preg 90 Tablets
Chela-Preg
Chela-Preg 90 Tablets
Prenatal multivitamin and mineral with chelated iron and folic acid

Complete prenatal multivitamin with gentle chelated iron and folic acid. Three-month supply.

R422.61
Chela-Preg Fertility Support Tablets 60
Chela-Preg
Chela-Preg Fertility Support Tablets 60
Folate with chelated minerals and antioxidants

Preconception formula with folate, chelated minerals and antioxidants for egg quality and fertility.

R137.3
ValueFerovance 30 Anastellar
Anastellar
Ferovance 30 Anastellar
Iron (ferrous bisglycinate) 24mg with active folate, vitamins B6, B12 and C

Gentle 24mg chelated iron with active folate, B12 and vitamin C. Easy on the stomach.

R219.51
Ferrous Forte 60 Tablets
Ferrous Forte
Ferrous Forte 60 Tablets
Iron with folic acid, vitamin B12 and vitamin C

Iron with folic acid, B12 and vitamin C to rebuild iron stores. Two-month supply.

R303.68
MNI Ovivance 60 Tabs
MNI
MNI Ovivance 60 Tabs
Inoline-F blend: inositol 1000mg (myo- and D-chiro-inositol 40:1), active folate 200mcg and choline 25mg, with beta-carotene, vitamins B6, B12 and D3, iodine, magnesium, selenium and zinc

40:1 inositol with active folate and choline for PCOS, irregular cycles and fertility, before and during pregnancy.

R381.15
Mom2b Preg Shake Strawberry 400g Powder
Mom2b
Mom2b Preg Shake Strawberry 400g Powder
Protein with a prenatal vitamin and mineral blend

Strawberry pregnancy shake with protein, folic acid, iron and calcium for mother and baby.

R276.7
Mom2b Preg Shake Vanilla 400g Powder
Mom2b
Mom2b Preg Shake Vanilla 400g Powder
Protein with a prenatal vitamin and mineral blend

Vanilla pregnancy shake with protein, folic acid, iron and calcium for mother and baby.

R276.7
Sideral Forte 15mg Cap 60
Sideral
Sideral Forte 15mg Cap 60
Sucrosomial iron with vitamin C

Sucrosomial iron with vitamin C. High absorption, no metallic taste and no stomach upset.

R445.4
Stellar Mama 30 Day Pack Anastellar
Anastellar
Stellar Mama 30 Day Pack Anastellar
Active folate 500mcg, chelated iron 24mg, myo-inositol, active B6 and B12, calcium 500mg, vitamin D3 1000IU, vitamin K2, collagen and omega-3 DHA

Premium three-part pregnancy pack with active folate, chelated iron, calcium, K2 and omega-3 DHA.

R468.61
Vital Folic & B12 Complex Tabs 60
Vital
Vital Folic & B12 Complex Tabs 60
Folic acid with vitamin B12

Folic acid and vitamin B12 for pregnancy planning, red blood cells and nerve health.

R184.67
Wellvita Folic Acid & B12 60 Caps
Wellvita
Wellvita Folic Acid & B12 60 Caps
Folic acid with vitamin B12

Folic acid and vitamin B12 for preconception, pregnancy and healthy red blood cells.

R164.17