Prenatal Trimester One – 60 capsules

Description

Prenatal Trimester One is a premium 2-in-1 prenatal supplement.  A prenatal vitamin and morning sickness relief formula.  Specially designed for the first trimester of pregnancy.

Prenatal Trimester One contains well-researched, high-quality ingredients to support a healthy pregnancy and foetal development.

Take one capsule two times daily with food.  For best results, take until morning sickness has subsided (usually week 14-16 of pregnancy).  Continue with Prenatal Trimester 2 & 3 Plus Breastfeeding.

Provides active forms of vitamins B2, B6, B12 and folate and is free from copper.  This is an ultra-low excipient formula.

Features

• Contains 75mg of vitamin B6 in a daily dose which has been shown in randomised controlled trials to reduce the frequency and severity of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy. [3, 5-11]
• Does not contain iron.  Iron may aggravate the symptoms of morning sickness in some women [1, 2] and routine iron supplementation may not be recommended at all stages of pregnancy [5].  Always seek advice from your health professional.
• Supports healthy foetal brain development [12-14]
• Provides vitamins and minerals which support normal, healthy foetal development.
• Maintains healthy placenta growth.
• Supports a healthy pregnancy and maternal health.
• High quality activated B vitamins such as riboflavin-sodium-phosphate, the activated form of B2, 25mg of pyridoxal-5′-phosphate, the activated form of B6 and 500mcg of Quatrefolic® (5-MTHF), a bioavailable, active form of folate.
• Copper free formulation!  Copper levels rise naturally during pregnancy and supplementation may be unnecessary.   Seek advice from your healthcare practitioner.

Ingredients

Daily dose (2 capsules) contains:

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose and calcium hydrogen phosphate

Directions for use

Take one capsule twice daily with food or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.

Warnings

Vitamin supplements should not replace a balanced diet. This product contains pyridoxine which may be harmful if taken in large amounts for a long time. Stop taking this medication if you experience tingling, burning or numbness and see your healthcare practitioner as soon as possible. This product contains selenium which is toxic in high doses. A daily dose of 150 micrograms for adults of selenium from dietary supplements should not be exceeded. Store below 25 degrees celcius in a cool, dry place.  Use only if cap seal is unbroken.  

References

1. Timur, S., Frequency Of Nausea-Vomiting In Early Pregnancy And Determination Of The Related Factors. TAF Preventive Medicine Bulletin 2011. 10(3): p. 281 -286
2. Gill, S.K., Maltepe, C. & Koren, G., The effectiveness of discontinuing iron-containing prenatal multivitamins on reducing the severity of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology, 2009. 29(1): p. 13-16.
3. SAHAKIAN, V., et al., Vitamin B6 is effective therapy for nausea and vomiting of pregnancy: a randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled study. Obstetrics & Gynecology, 1991. 78(1): p. 33-36.
4. RANZCOG, Vitamin and mineral supplementation in pregnancy. The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 2015(May): p. 1-14.
5. Vutyavanich, T., Wongtra-ngan, S. & Ruangsri, R-A., Pyridoxine for nausea and vomiting of pregnancy: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1995. 173(3): p. 881-884.
6. Sripramote, M. and N. Lekhyananda, A randomized comparison of ginger and vitamin B6 in the treatment of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. Journal of the Medical Associaton of Thailand, 2003. 86(9): p. 846-853.
7. Smith, C., et al., A randomized controlled trial of ginger to treat nausea and vomiting in pregnancy. Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2004. 103(4): p. 639-645.
8. Chittumma, P., Kaewkiattikun, K. & Wiriyasiriwach, B., Comparison of the effectiveness of ginger and vitamin B6 for treatment of nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy: a randomized double-blind controlled trial. Alternative Medicine Review, 2007. 12(3): p. 289.
9. Ensiyeh, J.S., M-A. C., Comparing ginger and vitamin B6 for the treatment of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy: a randomised controlled trial. Midwifery, 2009. 25(6): p. 649-653.
10. Haji Seid Javadi, E., F. Salehi, and O. Mashrabi, Comparing the effectiveness of vitamin b6 and ginger in treatment of pregnancy-induced nausea and vomiting. Obstetrics & Gynecology International, 2013.
11. Babaei, A.H., A randomized comparison of vitamin B6 and dimenhydrinate in the treatment of nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy. Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research 2014. 19(2): p. 199 -202
12. NHMRC Australian dietary guidelines (2013) Iodine monograph.
13. Health Canada (2007) Multivitamin/mineral supplement monograph
14. de Escobar, G.M., M.J. Obregon, and F.E. del Rey, Iodine deficiency and brain development in the first half of pregnancy. Public Health Nutr, 2007. 10(12A): p. 1554-70

  More references available on request