I remember when I was pregnant for the first time (we're talking more than ten years ago) and the (French) doctor gaily trotted out : "Oh, you should have come to see me a few months BEFORE you fell pregnant. I'd have prescribed you a course of Folic Acid tablets, they can prevent a whole host of development problems". I blanched and she smiled and said : "Oh, don't worry, you wouldn't get them in Britain anyway" ! Well, if you're pregnant or trying to conceive, you may be interested in the following information from Boots, who have developed some new supplements specially designed for mums-to-be.
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The Importance of Vitamin D & Folic Acid in Pregnancy
If
you are pregnant or trying for a family you’ll already know the
importance of sticking to a healthy and varied diet to ensure you’re
getting the vitamins and minerals you need. But to offer that extra
nutritional support, Boots Pharmaceuticals
are launching two new supplements which contain The Department of
Health’s recommended levels of Vitamin D (10 micrograms) for pregnant
women and Folic Acid (400 micrograms), to help you maintain a healthy
pregnancy. There’s also a product available for those
who want to take advantage of the benefits of Omega 3, which is
important in supporting baby’s brain and eye development.
To help
provide you with the nutrients and vitamins to support you during
pregnancy, Boots Pharmaceuticals has launched two new specially
formulated products you may want to consider;
Boots Pharmaceuticals Pregnancy Support (30 tablets , £4.29) and
Boots Pharmaceuticals Pregnancy Support Plus (30 tablets and 30 capsules, £12.99).
Boots Pharmaceuticals Pregnancy Support (30 tablets, £4.29) contains The Department of Health's recommended
levels of Folic Acid and Vitamin D in addition to Vitamin C and Zinc to help the normal function of the immune system.
Boots Pharmaceuticals Pregnancy Support Plus (30 tabs and 30 capsules, £12.99)
is Boots Pharmaceuticals advanced pregnancy formula containing all
the nutrients in the Pregnancy Support product as well as a separate
Omega 3 capsule (containing 300mg of DHA) which, when taken daily during
pregnancy, can help contribute to the normal
brain and eye development of the foetus.
Boots also
offers a wealth of pregnancy advice and support for all first-time mums
and aspiring mums from personalised product recommendations to expert
advice on children’s healthcare to assist you on your parenting
journey. For further information, visit your local Boots store and
speak to your Boots pharmacist.
If you are
concerned that you are not getting all the nutrients you need, why not
make use of the great 3 for 2 offer on Vitamins and Complementary
Medicines – buy three and the cheapest is free. (Check with your
Boots pharmacist to ensure that you can take your chosen vitamins
together). You may also want to consider joining the Boots Parenting
Club where you can enjoy even more benefits such as personalised
pregnancy/childcare advice as well as 10 points for every
£1 spent on baby products within the baby area at Boots.
Boots Pharmaceuticals Pregnancy Support (30 capsules, £4.29) and
Boots Pharmaceuticals Pregnancy Support Plus (30 tabs and 30 capsules, £12.99) are available in Boots stores now.
Vicky Pennington, nutritionist at
Boots comments: “Vitamin D and Folic Acid are especially important
during pregnancy as adequate amounts cannot usually be supplied by diet
and exposure to the sun alone. A sufficient vitamin D intake
not only keeps your bones, muscles and teeth healthy, it is also
important for your baby’s growing bones. A good supply of Folic Acid is
particularly crucial during the very early stages of pregnancy as it
contributes to maternal tissue growth and helps the
spinal cord of your developing baby grow healthily. If you’re planning
to start a family you should also consider taking folic acid supplements
and once pregnant, continue to do so for the first 12 weeks of
pregnancy.”
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