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Our Postnatal supplements range is here to support you and your baby during breastfeeding, as well as your skin and hair after childbirth.

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After pregnancy vitamins for you

BEST SELLER Pregnacare Breast-feeding Specially for the postnatal breast-feeding period. Safeguard your diet when it matters most. £15.95 View Product
Pregnacare New Mum Safeguard important nutrients after pregnancy, including those to help reduce tiredness. £14.55 View Product
Pregnacare Original Trusted by mums for generations, this is an ideal tried and tested way to safeguard the diet you and your little one depend on. £9.95 View Product

For your little ones

Wellbaby Multi-vitamin Drops Safeguard your baby’s vitamin and mineral intake with one balanced, gentle formula. £7.15 View Product
Wellbaby Multi-vitamin Liquid A source of 14 important vitamins and minerals to support a time of rapid development. £7.45 View Product
Wellbaby Vitamin D Drops Safeguard intake of this essential nutrient, needed for normal growth of bones in children. £6.75 View Product

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What’s inside Pregnacare?

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Calcium needed for the maintenance of normal bones

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Biotin contributes to the maintenance of normal skin

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Vitamin D has an important role in the process of cell division.

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Vitamins B2, B6 and B12 contribute to normal red blood cell formation

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Specifically formulated with an ideal, moderate level of Iron

These are core nutrients. For a comprehensive nutrients list, please refer to the individual product pages.
** A beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 200mg DHA in addition to the recommended daily intake of omega-3 fatty acids for adults.

Did you know

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Babies are born with the ability to swim.

Newborns naturally hold their breath underwater and splash about with their arms and legs. Your baby will be able to show off their instinctive talents at a swimming class. It’s important to wait until after your 6 week check to ensure you’re healing well if you want to take baby swimming yourself.

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Did you know that newborns do not cry tears?

A newborn can holler and scream, but he or she cannot actually cry tears right away. Tears do not show up until about 3 weeks of age because their tear ducts only produce enough tears to lubricate the eyes. As his or her glands develop, the baby will produce more and more tears.

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It takes around two to four days for your milk to come in.

Immediately after your baby is born your breasts produce a rich and creamy substance called colostrum, which helps to give your baby a protein and immunity boost in the first few days. Following this your breasts start to produce more "mature" milk.

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Why do babies need to feed so often?

A newborn's stomach is only the size of a hazelnut. Reaching the size of an apricot by the end of the first week, and the size of a large hen's egg by the end of two weeks.

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Babies learn much faster than adults

Once the little one has arrived, your baby is surrounded by stimulation and is learning all the time. Babies brains form connections at an incredible rate, as they discover more about the world around them.

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What can my newborn see?

Your baby’s eyesight develops rapidly in the first six months as vision is closely linked to brain development. Newborns will see shapes, light and movement in shades of grey. Babies love seeing facial expressions but can only focus 20cm to 30cm away so hold your little one close!

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Pregnacare Scientific Research

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Study on Vitamin D in Pregnancy

Vitamins A, C & D for children

An original study using Pregnacare assessed the effect of supplementation of vitamin D throughout pregnancy on vitamin D status of women and on the cord blood of their infants. (Alhomaid, R., Mulhern, M., Cassidy, L., Laird, E., Healy, M., Strain, S., Livingstone MBE, Parker MJ & McCann, M. (2020). Effect of vitamin D supplementation on Vitamin D status in pregnant women: Findings from the MO-VITD study. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, 79(OCE2), E99).

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Growing children sometimes don’t get enough vitamin A and C. It's also difficult to get enough vitamin D through food alone. To find out more go to: www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/vitamins-for-children/

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Bliss

Bliss is the UK's leading charity for babies born premature or sick. Their work empowers families, influences policy, and enables life-changing research. We support bliss with ongoing advertising and we are proud to support the Bliss Video Call Support Service.

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Shine

Shine is a leading UK charity providing specialist advice and support from before birth and throughout the life of anyone living with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus, as well as to parents, families, carers and professional care staff. Shine enables people to get the best out of life.

Facts About Post Pregnancy Supplements

If you are not pregnant or trying to become pregnant but looking for trusted nutritional support tryWellwomanorPerfectil.

Postnatal nutritional supplements are designed to help replace depleted nutrients and assist the body with recovering after childbirth which has been through a lot after pregnancy and labour.

Specialist postnatal supplements, contain higher levels of essential nutrients like Calcium and Iron compared to general multivitamins.

Pregnacare Breast-feeding and New Mum postnatal supplements provide comprehensive nutrients to safeguard the diet of new mums after birth.

Pregnacare Originalis formulated to provide nutritional support throughout the whole of your pregnancy. It can be taken after birth and whilst breastfeeding when extra demands are placed on your body, but you may wish to consider the more specialist postnatal formulations: Pregnacare Breast-feeding or Pregnacare New Mum. Both these comprehensive formulations include Calcium, at a time when a woman’s calcium requirement is particularly high. Calcium contributes to normal bones and teeth.  

Pregnacare Breast-feedingalso includes Omega-3 capsules which provides 300mg of DHA. Maternal intake of DHA contributes to the normal brain and eye development of breastfed infants. (A beneficial effect can be obtained from a daily intake of 200mg DHA in addition to the recommended daily intake of 250mg of DHA/EPA for adults).  It also includes 10µg of Vitamin D as recommended by the UK Department of Health for when you are breastfeeding.

Pregnacare New Mum tabletsare an alternative/next stage after Pregnacare Breast-feeding, New Mum includes Iron and Vitamin B12 help to reduce tiredness and fatigue, plus Biotin helps to maintain normal skin and hair, which can undergo changes postnatally.

Pregnacare Stretch Mark Creamis specially formulated for pregnancy, this is a rich, luxurious moisturiser enriched with natural extracts, vitamins and minerals to support stretching and contracting skin. It provides the nourishment of vitamins and botanical extracts for your skin with Vitamins C and E, Calendula, Aloe Vera and Evening Primrose oil.

Pregnacare Stretch Mark Creamis safe and effective during the months of pregnancy and may be continued to be applied after giving birth, to help the contracting skin to stay supple. In UK user trials with pregnant women, 73% of the women reported that their skin was more supple after just two weeks of applying Pregnacare Stretch Mark Cream.

Breastfeeding is strongly recommended for newborn babies as it provides essential nutrients and antibodies for long term health.

Certain nutrients can play an important role during lactation and milk production for your baby.

Pregnacare Breast-feeding has been formulated to help support the nutritional requirements of new mums after delivery and while breastfeeding. It provides a comprehensive formulation of 20 nutrients including 700mg Calcium. Calcium contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and teeth. It also includes 10µg of Vitamin D as recommended by the UK Department of Health for when you are breastfeeding. Pregnacare Breast-feeding also includes Omega-3 capsules which provides 300mg of DHA. Maternal intake of DHA contributes to the normal brain and eye development of breastfed infants. (A beneficial effect can be obtained from a daily intake of 200mg DHA in addition to the recommended daily intake of 250mg of DHA/EPA for adults).

Yes. It is perfectly safe to take any of our Pregnacare products at any time before, during or after pregnancy. 

Therefore, it is perfectly fine for you to take Pregnacare Breast-feeding during pregnancy if you wish.

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FAQs

Is Pregnacare enough for pregnancy? ›

The UK Department of Health recommends women planning a baby should take a supplement containing 400µg of folic acid from the start of trying to conceive until the 12th week of pregnancy. This is the exact amount of folic acid contained in Pregnacare. Supplemental folic acid intake increases maternal folate status†.

What does pregnacare do to the baby in the womb? ›

Pregnacare Plus tablets contain the 400µg of folic acid that the NHS recommends that you take during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. Folic acid helps to reduce the risk of the development of neural tube defects, such as spina bifida, in a developing foetus, encouraging healthy spinal growth.

How long does it take for Pregnacare to start working? ›

How Long Does Pregnacare Conception Take To Work? Pregnacare Before Conception tablets are designed for women of child-bearing age. The beneficial effect is obtained with a supplemental Folic Acid daily intake of 400µg for at least one month before and up to three months after conception.

Does Pregnacare increase chances of pregnancy? ›

Certain nutrients can play a role in helping support reproductive health in women. Pregnacare Conception includes zinc which contributes to normal fertility and reproduction whilst vitamin B6 contributes to the regulation of hormonal activity.

At what stage of pregnancy should I start taking Pregnacare? ›

Pregnacare Original can be taken from as soon as you discover you are pregnant and throughout your pregnancy. It is recommended by the UK Department of Health that 400µg of Folic Acid be taken from the start of trying to conceive until the 12th week of pregnancy.

What is the best pregnancy supplement to take? ›

Folic acid before and during pregnancy

It's important to take a 400 micrograms folic acid tablet every day before you're pregnant and until you're 12 weeks pregnant. Folic acid can help prevent birth defects known as neural tube defects, including spina bifida.

Which pregnacare is best during pregnancy? ›

Pregnacare Max is suitable to use throughout pregnancy, however, we would recommend using our Pregnacare Breast-feeding supplement which has been carefully formulated for postnatal wellbeing. Pregnacare Breast-feeding formula includes higher levels of calcium to help safeguard mums nutrition.

What makes a baby beautiful in the womb? ›

Certain nutrients, such as vitamins A, C, and E, folic acid tablets, omega-3 fatty acids, and antioxidants, are particularly beneficial for promoting healthy skin development and fair complexion for the baby during pregnancy.

What happens if you take Pregnacare when not pregnant? ›

They're geared to make up the common nutritional deficiencies a pregnant woman could have. But they aren't really intended for women (or men) who aren't expecting or lactating. Taking too much folic acid each day can have the adverse side effect of masking a vitamin B-12 deficiency. Excess iron can be a problem, too.

When to stop pregnacare? ›

Pregnacare has been developed for use throughout the entire pregnancy, not just the first 12 weeks, and may be started any point during pregnancy.

What are the best fertility pills to get pregnant? ›

Clomiphene (Clomid): This drug can trigger ovulation. Many doctors recommend it as the first treatment option for a woman with ovulation problems. Letrozole (Femara): Like clomiphene, letrozole can trigger ovulation. Among women with PCOS, especially those with obesity, letrozole may work better.

What happens if I take too much folic acid when pregnant? ›

Because many women don't meet their folate needs through food sources alone, those of childbearing age are often encouraged to take folic acid supplements ( 1 ). However, supplementing with too much folic acid while pregnant may increase insulin resistance and slow brain development in children.

Is pregnacare enough during pregnancy? ›

Pregnacare Max, according to the Boots website, is “the ultimate formula” for mums-to-be. It includes not only folic acid and vitamin D at amounts recommended by the Department of Health, but also zinc, magnesium, niacin, vitamins B6, B12 and C, iron and a host of other vitamins and minerals.

How to get pregnant with twins? ›

Natural ways to increase your chances of having a twin pregnancy
  1. Getting pregnant in your 30s or later. You are more likely to conceive twins when you are over 30. ...
  2. Finding a partner with a family history of twins. ...
  3. Increasing your weight. ...
  4. Breastfeeding regularly. ...
  5. Consuming dairy products. ...
  6. Getting pregnant repeatedly.

Do Prenatals make you fertile? ›

Prenate pills do not increase fertility, but they can help you experience a healthy pregnancy and prevent complications. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advice women on when to start taking prenatals. Women who are planning to get pregnant should take their vitamin three months before conception.

Can I take pregnacare throughout whole pregnancy? ›

Pregnacare has been carefully developed to help safeguard dietary requirements, from the start of trying to conceive and throughout the whole of pregnancy. Formulated by Vitabiotics' experts with 19 important vitamins and minerals.

What are the disadvantages of Pregnacare Conception? ›

It has some side effects such as Arthralgia,Anemia,Acute toxicity,Allergic rejection. The salts Copper, Folic Acid, Iodine, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Zinc are involved in the preparation of Pregnacare Capsule.

What will happen if I don't take prenatal vitamins while pregnant? ›

If you're not taking prenatal vitamins, neural tube defects can appear: Anencephaly: This occurs when the baby's skull and brain doesn't form correctly. Babies that are born with anencephaly don't survive. Spina bifida: This occurs when the spine does not form correctly and the baby may have physical disabilities.

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