Deficiency in DHA and EPA fatty acids can cause your body to extract DHA from its richest store – your brain – so that the baby’s supply continues. This can mean that your concentration is low and you feel forgetful or vague, particularly during the last trimester, hence the term “Baby Brain”. Omega-3 supplements providing DHA, like our Pure Strength Omega 3, are a vital part of your pregnancy scaffolding: not only are they crucial for the development of your unborn baby’s brain, eyes and nerves, but they can also reduce the risk of your baby having a low birth weight, and of postnatal depression. Otherwise, low energy, feeling vague or dizzy can also be linked to low ferritin and iron-deficiency anaemia. After all, as your baby grows, iron demands increase: from the first trimester when it is needed for growth and development, to the last trimester when stores are required in preparation for labour. Our Food-Grown Iron Plus is non-constipating, includes Vitamin C to improve absorption, and can be safely used alongside our Food-Grown Pregnancy. Doyle, W et al (1989) ‘Maternal nutrient intake and birth weight’ Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 2 pp415-422 Our team of expert nutritionists host consultations with women all over the world. We sat down with our Head of Nutrition, Lorna Driver-Davies, to discuss the most commonly-asked pregnancy related questions our Nutritionists get asked...

billion colony forming units are provided by this unique formula. That’s a 30 billion live bacteria per each daily serving of one capsule. As humans, we can’t always absorb essential nutrients in their raw state, so we have to find a food source that the body can extract them from. By growing nutrients in a food paste of the very best quality - such as citrus, split yellow pea or carrot - we create a new substance that the body understands. Better Absorbed Dangerous free radicals that occur naturally in the body can be disarmed with antioxidants such as vitamins A, C and E, selenium, zinc and phytonutrients, found in vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds. However, if you think you might be pregnant, avoid peanuts (if there is any family history of allergy), shellfish, raw or lightly cooked eggs. Vitamin B6, found in green leafy vegetables, whole grains, cauliflower, bananas and broccoli, is also important for ovulation. Extra antioxidants will nourish stretched skin and help damaged tissues to recover from any tearing or from a caesarean. Iron can replenish stores after blood loss and calcium and magnesium will replace that used up during muscle contractions. B vitamins help you to stay calm and relaxed; they may be depleted from the high energy expenditure of birth and from any stress. Zinc, vitamin D and essential fatty acids are all protective against postnatal depression.

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Wild Nutrition Pure Strength Omega-3 helps fuel the mind. Wild Nutrition Omega 3 is essential for the heart, promoting hormone production and healthy eyes. Folic Acid is a member of the Folate family: it’s used to produce the important genetic material of the egg and the sperm in the three months prior to conception. Many women, however, are not able to absorb standard synthetic Folic Acid – which is why we use Food-Grown Folate. Think of it as a more “active” form of Folic Acid, which provides enhanced support, and which the body absorbs more easily than synthetically-generated forms. Folic Acid is only recommended for the first 12 weeks; however, our Food-Grown Pregnancy contains the required 400ug of Folate and is beneficial and safe to supplement throughout your entire pregnancy.

Wild Nutrition KSM-66 Ashwagandha Plus has many benefits that range from reducing stress, supporting physical performance, and promoting a healthy libido for both men and women. Zinc, Vitamin B6 and essential fatty acids are important to make sex hormones. Zinc, found in oysters, lamb, nuts, seeds, eggs and oats, is also vital for the development of healthy sperm and eggs.Poston, L et al (1999) ‘Effect of antioxidants on the occurrence of pre-eclampsia in women at increased risk: a randomised trial’ Lancet 354 pp810-819

To supplement this the Food-Grown way, you might want to try Omega 3. Raw nuts, seeds and cold pressed oils are rich in omega 6 fats and can be eaten every day. Cautionary advice: If you are taking medication or under medical supervision, consult your doctor before taking any food supplement. We advise taking your supplements a minimum of 2 hours after taking any medication. Keep out of sight and reach of children. Do not take if seal broken. As our community grows, so does our vision. Now, more than ever, we’re fully committed to supporting our planet, which means we strive to balance profit with purpose: we are a Certified B Corp company, which means we meet the highest standards of social and environmental performance. Calcium works with vitamin D and Magnesium to prevent muscle cramps during pregnancy and to provide energy. Cheese, nuts, green vegetables and wheat germ provide calcium and magnesium. Vitamin D is made in the skin from sunlight and small amounts are available from oily fish and eggs. Avoid unpasteurised cheese as this may contain listeria that can harm your baby. Cautionary advice: This product contains iron which, if taken in excess, may be harmful to very young children. We advise taking your supplements a minimum of 2 hours after taking any medication. Keep out of sight and reach of children. Do not take if seal is broken.

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Our Food-Grown® method is an organic way of making supplements - and it’s at the root of nearly every Wild Nutrition product. We begin by selecting the finest natural ingredients, then we grow them in a paste made of the highest-quality whole food. This results in a nutrient-rich substance that the body recognises and happily absorbs. Rice, R (1996) ‘Fish and Healthy Pregnancy: more than just a red herring’ Professional Care of Mother and Baby 6(6) pp171-173 If supplement, vitamin A must be in the form of beta-carotene as retinol can be toxic to your baby. For this reason, avoid eating liver that can be high in retinol. Zinc, B vitamins, iodine and essential fatty acids remain important throughout pregnancy. Wild Nutrition Food-Grown Pregnancy capsules are a combination of vitamins and minerals for pregnant women. Wild Nutrition supports pregnancy and baby development through all trimesters.