During pregnancy and breast feeding, your baby is fully reliant on what you are eating as their only source of nourishment. So even if you are a health eater with a good mixed diet, extra specific nutrients may be very important around the time of pregnancy. Pregnacare has been specially formulated so mothers-to-be can safeguard their extra dietary requirement without confusion about which supplements to take. Pregnacare contains a careful combination of 19 vitamins and minerals, including vitamin B12 and folic acid. Scientific evidence now shows these are essential to the development of your unborn baby [Hide].

Pregnacare is recommended as soon as you start trying to conceive to help safeguard your nutritional needs before you find you are pregnant; throughout the whole of your pregnancy when specific nutrients are vital to the healthy development of your baby; and also whilst breast-feeding when extra demands are placed on your body. Pregnacare can be used for as long as required, and can be started at any point during pregnancy [Hide].

Pregnacare has been carefully developed by a team of medical experts including highly qualified pharmacists and medical consultants, and is based upon solid scientific research evidence, as a nutritional safeguard for women from before conception, throughout pregnancy and whilst breast-feeding. Pregnacare is a multivitamin and mineral dietary supplement formulated to safeguard the nutritional needs of mother and baby. Pregnacare replaces your usual daily multivitamin. Your doctor may wish to prescribe an additional iron supplement after the 13th week of pregnancy, which may be taken with Pregnacare [Hide].

As a general rule, Pregnacare can be taken alongside medications because it contains only moderate levels of vitamins and minerals. However, if you are already taking prescribed supplements or medications, seek advice from your doctor or health professional first. As Pregnacare contains vitamin K, if you are taking oral anticoagulants (e.g. warfarin) do not take Pregnacare except on the advice of a doctor. Vitamin K is not known to specifically interact with the action of aspirin or heparin [Hide].

One tablet per day is recommended with or immediately after your main meal, with a full glass of water or a cold drink. Taking the tablet with a large meal maximises the absorption of the nutrients, and can reduce nausea which is sometimes experienced if multivitamins are taken on an empty stomach. Pregnacare should only be taken on a full stomach. Always ensure that Pregnacare is taken with plenty of liquid to wash down the tablet. We do not recommend chewing the tablets because they have not been formulated as chewable preparations. Chewable tablets usually include flavourings, sweeteners and/or added ingredients to help break the tablet up in the mouth. Pregnacare tablets are suitable for vegetarians [Hide].

Pregnacare contains the following active ingredients per tablet: Vitamin D (400 IU) 10 mcg; Vitamin E 20 mg; Vitamin C 70 mg; Vitamin B1 3 mg; Vitamin B2 2 mg; Niacin 20 mg; Vitamin B6 10 mg; Folic Acid 400 mcg; Vitamin B12 6 mcg; Betacarotene 2 mg; Vitamin K 70 mcg; Iron 17 mg; Selenium 30 mcg; Magnesium 150 mg; Zinc 15 mg; Iodine 140 mcg; Copper 1 mg; Pantothenic Acid 6mg; Biotin 150mcg. Pregnacare is free from artificial colourings, gluten, preservatives and yeast. Pregnacare is not tested on animals. [Hide].

A regular intake is recommended, but dont worry, this will not have done any harm. Simply take Pregnacare on the next day when you remember, and take as directed. You should not take more than the recommended amount on subsequent days to make up for any day(s) that you have missed. Whilst it is important to take a supplement every day, if you miss one day this is fine because the beneficial effects of the vitamins and minerals build over time. [Hide].

Foods such as lean meat, chicken, fish, eggs,
beans and nuts are all great sources of iron.[Hide].

Aim for a wide variety and at least 5 servings every
day. Fresh, frozen, canned, dried and juiced all
count.[Hide].

Such as wholegrain breads & pasta, brown rice,
wholegrain or high fibre breakfast cereals, pulses,
fruit & vegetables to help prevent constipation and piles.[Hide].

Foods such as milk, cheese and yoghurts are all a
great source of calcium, important for the mother's and
baby's teeth and bones. Choose low fat varieties when you can.[Hide].

Some types of cheese
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Raw or partially-cooked eggs
Raw or undercooked meat
Liver
Supplements containing vitamin A
Some types of fish
Raw shellfish
Peanuts
Unpasteurised milk
Foods with soil on them
Caffeine
Sushi
Cold meats and smoked salmon [Hide].

The average pregnancy weight gain is 10-12 kilograms or 22-28lbs, gaining too much weight can affect your health and blood pressure. But equally, it's important to avoid dieting when pregnant as this can limit the baby's nutrition. Being active not only helps to moderate weight gain, but also prepares the body for birth. [Hide].

Don't lie flat on your back, particularly after 16 weeks, because the weight of your bump presses on the big blood vessels and can make you feel faint
Don't take part in contact sports where there's a risk of being hit, such as kickboxing, judo or squash
Don't take part in horse riding, downhill skiing, ice hockey, gymnastics and cycling, because there is a risk of falling
Don't go scuba diving, because the baby has no protection against decompression sickness and gas embolism (gas bubbles in the bloodstream)
Please consult your doctor before considering changing your dietary habits [Hide].