Thompson's
Pregnacare
Thompson’s Pregnacare provides an excellent all-round pregnancy multivitamin and mineral formula. It is specifically formulated to safeguard women's nutritional requirements from preconception, during pregnancy and through to breastfeeding. With essential folic acid, zinc and iron.
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Supplies essential nutrients for all phases of pregnancy, including 150mcg Folic Acid.
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Helps alleviate morning sickness, tiredness, anaemia, varicose veins and haemorrhoids.
Average Customer Rating (2)
Thompson’s Exclusively Women’s Pregnacare is a formula designed specifically for the ‘child-bearing’ year, which includes pre-conception, pregnancy and breastfeeding. This carefully researched formulation is a combination of nutrients essential for maximising the health of both the mother and the growing foetus during pregnancy.
Research confirms the importance of nutrition both before conception and during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Studies show that Folic Acid supplementation is especially important in the pre-conception period and the first trimester of pregnancy to ensure normal cell division and spinal cord development, and to reduce the risk of neural tube defects such as spina bifida. NB: see note below on Folic Acid.
Zinc is another essential nutrient to encourage foetal development and growth. Studies show that Zinc deficiency in pregnant women can directly inhibit the immune system of their offspring.
Iron requirements increase during the second trimester due to a rise in the overall volume of maternal blood and because of the needs of the growing baby. Foetal Iron deficiency can cause eye defects, growth retardation, bone and brain defects and even death.
Calcium is necessary for the development of strong bones and teeth, for proper nerve and muscle function and growth. If sufficient Calcium is not supplied it is literally taken from the mother’s bones and given to the foetus.
Pregnacare may be useful in the prevention of complications related to malnutrition and in maintaining a healthy pregnancy. Pregnacare may also help to alleviate many of the minor ailments of pregnancy such as morning sickness, tiredness, anaemia, varicose veins and haemorrhoids. Pregnacare may also be useful to supply essential nutrients during the post-natal phase.
Thompson’s Pregnacare is the number one supplement for pregnancy and breastfeeding, of which other supplements may be added as required.
Check out the Nutrient Needs for Preconception, Pregnancy and Breastfeeding article in the HealthPost Library.
A Note on Folic Acid & Pregnancy Multivitamin Formulas:
The NZ Ministry of Health (MOH) restricts the amount of folic acid available in non-pharmacy nutritional supplements to 300mcg. Some sources, including the MOH's own guidelines, indicate that a higher daily intake (e.g. 800mcg plus) of Folic Acid is more appropriate, especially in the early stages of pregnancy. We stock a range of quality, stand-alone Folic Acid supplements.
Adults:
One tablet, twice daily with food.
Each Tablet Contains:
Vitamins:
Vitamin B1(Thiamine Hydrochloride)5mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavine)6mg
Vitamin B3 (Nicotinamide)10mg
Vitamin B5 (Calcium Pantothenate)5mg
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)12.5mg
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)6mcg
Folic Acid150mcg
Biotin5mcg
Bioflavonoids50mg
Betacarotene1.5mg
Vitamin C (Calcium Ascorbate)80mg
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)100iu
Vitamin E (d-alpha Tocopheryl Acid Succinate)50iu
Minerals:
Chromium (Chromic Chloride 128mcg)25mcg
Iron (Ferrous Fumarate 15.2mg)5mg
Zinc (Zinc Amino Acid Chelate 37.5mg)7.5mg
Magnesium (Magnesium Oxide 165mg)100mg
Calcium (Calcium Carbonate 500mg)200mg
None known.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Customer: Sherri
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I have used other pregnancy vitamins and did not feel a marked difference - I do think that Thompson's pregnacare offer the best value and it really helped my morning sickness carrying twins.
Customer: Sue
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As a Midwife I have encouraged my women to use Pregnacare. Over 18years I have compared results and monitored their outcomes. In 18 years I have not had 1 women with toxaemia, nor have I had any premature babies. This I think says it all. I attribute this to the larger amounts of magnesium and zinc and the great balance of minerals. Well Done,Thompsons, and thank you for protecting my women so well.
