Caring for mother and child during pregnancy
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 The health information contained herein is provided for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to replace discussions with a healthcare provider. All decisions regarding patient care must be made with a healthcare provider, considering the unique characteristics of each patient.
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The new generation of prenatal multivitamins: PregVit folic 5PregVit folic 5's supplementation approach will allow you to attain key nutrient levels of folic acid, iron, calcium, etc. that you may not be able to acquire from your diet alone. PregVit folic 5's 2-step approach helps reduce constipation experienced with other brands. Calcium can prevent the iron from being properly absorbed in your body when both elements are included in the same tablet. Health Canada recommends that iron and calcium be taken at different times during the day. PregVit supplies iron in the morning tablet and calcium in the evening tablet to allow your body to optimally absorb the iron. The quantity of iron in PregVit is adjusted to help reduce constipation. Your body receives the recommended amount of iron.
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For your reading:Pregnant or Trying? Make sure to take your supplements! Prenatal Multivitamin-Mineral Supplementation: Minimizing Adverse Events Health Canada: Folic Acid and Birth Defect Women of childbearing age:"All women who could become pregnant and those who are pregnant or breastfeeding need a multivitamin containing folic acid every day. Pregnant women need to ensure that their multivitamin also contains iron. A healthcare professional can help you find the multivitamin that's right for you."Ref.: Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide - PDF (1.755 Mb) See page 5 |
