So much goes into preparing for motherhood. One of the first things to be done, is choosing a good prenatal vitamin. Even if you consume a wide variety of healthy food, it’s difficult to get all the nutrients you and your future baby need. Women should use prenatal vitamins to cover any nutritional gaps in their diet. But it is had to know what to look for in prenatal vitamins.

What To Look For In Prenatal Vitamins

Two of the most important ingredients in Prenatal vitamins are Iron and Folic Acid. These are both difficult to get enough of in our standard American diet.

Folic Acid is a B vitamin. Studies show it can reduce your baby’s risk of neural tube defects, such as spina bifida and anencephaly, by up to 70 percent. Folic acid may also reduce the risk of other defects such as cleft lip, cleft palate, and certain heart defects. Taking folic acid may even lower your risk of preeclampsia. Folic acid is not always absorbed so it is recommended to find a supplement with Folate,which is the natural form of folic acid. Learn more here.

Iron can be found in foods such as red meat, spinach and broccoli; however, most women do not get enough. Because the likelihood of becoming anemic increases during pregnancy, the recommended amount of iron increases from 18 milligrams (mg) per day to 27 mg per day. Extra iron is needed to support additional red blood cells, the placenta, and your growing baby. Plus, the it helps prepares your body for any blood loss that may occur when you give birth.

What Brand Of Prenatal Vitamin Should I Take?

Many different brands of vitamins are available over the counter. However, not every vitamin is fully absorbed by the body, leaving much of the nutritional value, useless. A product we love here at Maternal Massage is Rumina Naturals “Womb To Grow”.  Ingredients used in their formulas have been thoughtfully chosen with rigorous attention to therapeutic effectiveness and safety. Each capsule is filled with natural vitamins, minerals, and even essential oils to maximize the health of every woman. They contain Folate as well as Vitamin K2 which is essential for proper blood clotting and calcium utilization. This is often overlooked and typically not found in prenatal supplements. We have partnered with Rumina Naturals because we believe in the quality of their product. Their motto is “Earth Inspired. Thoughtfully Crafted” which lines up perfectly with our goals.

Maternal Massage is dedicated to understanding what every client needs so she can have a happy and healthy pregnancy. Each therapist is trained in pregnancy and postpartum massage and available to answer questions you may have about the products and services we offer. To schedule your appointment, please call (385) 351-5626