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I get asked this question all the time. Can I recommend a prenatal, or can I recommend some good supplements for pregnancy. Especially with food aversions, morning sickness, and hyper-emesis, taking good supplements are crucial before, during, and after pregnancy, and if breastfeeding. These are ones I have found to be the most pure and/or work the best, but please do your research and consult with your doctor before making a change to your diet or supplement regimen.
My first six supplements are from young living. Young living is the brand I search first for any and every product first and foremost. They have a wonderful seed to seal promise that insures quality and purity. They are my go to brand for all supplements, oils household and personal products. Using essential oils in their supplements aids in absorbency, which makes the supplements more effective and beneficial.
Super B: Super B is an amazing B complex. The recommended dose has 100% of your recommended daily intake of folate. (Notice folate and not folic acid. Theres a big difference in those.) It also has 1250% of your recommnded daily dose of B6, and 1670% of your recommended dose of B12. It is made from plants, and uses essential oils for maximum absorption. It is a wonderful supplement for anyone, but especially pregnant women, as folate and b vitamins are so important in proper development.
Omegagize: The name speaks for itself on this one. Omegagize contains your essential 3 fatty acids, D3, and CoQ10. Fatty acids are crucial to a healthy pregnancy and breast milk production. Something to note, this is a fish oil based product, so if you are vegan, please be aware of that. It contains 150% of your recommended daily dose of D-. and uses essential oils, for a premium absorption. The essential oils also prevent any fishy aftertaste, which is always a plus!
Master Formula: This is truly the grand product of supplements. This is an amazing daily pack of supplements, for all of nutrient needs. This complete micronutrient complex contains 100% of your recommended daily amount of D3, Vitamin E, Thiamin, Riboflavin, B6, B12, Zinc, Chromium, Copper, and vitamin C. However, this does not contain for essential folate, and does not contain your fatty acids. However, combined with super b, and omegagize, you would be laying the foundation for a healthy and well rounded nutritional panel.
Ningxia Red: Ningxia red is perfect and needed for anybody at any age. it is made from high antioxidant fruits, but specifically wolf berries. In is packed with vitamin c, antioxidants, and essential oils. It supports energy levels and immune support. The first day you drink it, you’ll never go without it again.
Multigreens: Greens are so important in any diet, let alone during pregnancy. Most Americans are not eating enough dark leafy greens, and therefor are not getting essential micronutrients. Multigreens contains bee pollen, barley grass, spirulina, alfalfa, and kelp. It also contains, three key amino acids, and essential oils for optimal absorption. Greens help with development, recovery, and blood clotting. This a perfect addition to any diet, but especially those lacking high amounts of leafy greens or cruciferous vegetables.
Balance Complete: Balance complete is an incredible, meal replacement shake. It provides protein, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. When dealing with emesis and hyper-emesis, prioritizing quality calories over empty calories is crucial. It contains all the essentials, and then some! However, it does contain dehydrated dairy milk so please keep that in mind if you are vegan, or have a severe dairy allergy.
Vega Protein and Greens Powder: Especially during the early months of pregnancy, emesis and food aversions are very common. Making sure to get enough calories and nutrients is key to healthy wight gain during pregnancy. One serving contains 20 grams of pea based protein, barley grass, alfalfa, kelp, kale, pea, hemp, brown rice, and broccoli. It is a quick easy staple to add to a smoothie, plant milk, or water for some essential vitamins and nutrients.
Garden of Life Prenatal Vitamin: Garden of life is an incredible high quality brand. They pride themselves of food based supplements, and being a vegan company. Their prenatal vitamin is a great well rounded, basic prenatal vitamin perfect for every momma. It comes in a pill, a raw formula, or a vegan gummy.
Garden of Life Prenatal Fish Oil: Again from Garden of life, their fish oil prenatal is an amazing supplement to get all of the recommended daily amount of fatty acids for an expecting mom. It has an a wonderful quality and purity standard, but it is not vegan, so be aware of that.
Garden of Life Vegan Omega-3: Derived from algae, this plant based supplement is an amazing addition to get crucial fatty acids. Perfect for healthy brain and eye development, this is a great supplement for pregnant mommas. And being from garden of life, it is a whole food based product, which ensures quality straight from the source.
So that is it. Those are my top 10 recommended supplements for pregnancy and breast feeding mommas. Please reach out if you have any questions!