Adequate stores of iron are vital for healthy pregnancy. Iron is needed to assemble proteins to form all aspects of your baby's body; it is required for growth and intelligence. Your body handles iron with great care and caution; indeed, poor quality iron supplementation can cause a lot of problems.
Not all women need supplemental iron prior to getting pregnant -- but many do. Common reasons for a lack of iron are not eating red meat, heavy menstrual cycles, high stress, and excessive exercise (especially long distance running). Common symptoms of a lack of iron are fatigue, hair thinning or falling out, and vertical ridges on your ...
Excellent to take prior to pregnancy, during pregnancy, and postpartum. Daily Prenatal Multivitamin includes coenzyme B-vitamins, gentle iron bisglycinate, methyl folate, and other vitamins and minerals for prenatal health. Adequate folate is essential for the proper development of the nervous system, and ideally should be started several months before pregnancy. Take 4 capsules per day.*
cause constipation and digestive discomfort, plus do not absorb very well. Blood Booster™ offers fine quality iron bisglycinate along with extra folic acid, B12, and B6. This product helps offset fatigue. Take 1-2 capsules per day, as desired.*