Ingredients - DHA
DHA: DHA is a vital omega-3 fatty acid derived from fish that forms an essential part of cell membranes, particularly in the brain, eyes, and nervous system.
Dose: 600 or 900mg
Source: Fish oil
What is DHA: DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) is an omega-3 fatty acid that plays a key role in brain and eye development.
Importance during pregnancy: DHA is crucial during pregnancy as it supports your baby's brain and visual development, helps maintain your own emotional well-being, and may reduce the risk of preterm birth. Adequate DHA intake is linked to improved cognitive outcomes in infants and emotional resilience in mothers.
Typically found in: Fatty fish (salmon, sardines, mackerel)
Ingredients - EPA
EPA: EPA an essential omega-3 fatty acid sourced from fish works alongside DHA to provide essential support for mum and baby. EPA plays a key role in heart health.
Dose: 120 or 180mg
Source: Fish oil
What is EPA: EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) is an omega-3 fatty acid that helps support a healthy inflammatory response and cardiovascular function.
Importance during pregnancy: EPA is important during pregnancy as it contributes to maternal heart health, helps regulate inflammation, and supports overall well-being. While DHA is the main omega-3 for fetal brain development, EPA complements DHA by promoting a healthy balance of omega-3s in the body.
Typically found in: Fatty fish (salmon, sardines, mackerel)
Ingredients - Folate
Folate: Supports healthy cell growth. Helping to prevent neural tube defects.
Dose: 400ug
Source: Calcium L-methylfolate (a more bioavailable form of folate compared to folic acid)
What is Folate/Folic Acid: Folic acid is a type of B vitamin that helps your body make healthy new cells.
Importance during pregnancy: Folic acid is vital before and during early pregnancy, as it helps build up maternal folate levels and significantly reduces the risk of neural tube defects in a developing baby.
Taking 400μg daily for at least one month before and up to three months after conception offers the greatest benefit. Folate also supports maternal tissue growth, healthy blood formation, immunity, energy levels, and cell development.
Research: A promising alternative to synthetic folic acid for preventing neural tube defects.
Typically found in: Dark green leafy Vegetables, Beans, Peas, and Nuts
Ingredients - Iron
Iron: Carries oxygen to mum & baby. Whilst helping to prevent anaemia, common in pregnancy, which can lead to fatigue.
Dose: 14.8mg
Source: Iron, Ferrochel® (Ferrous Bisglycinate Chelate)
What is Iron: Iron is a vital mineral that helps your body make healthy red blood cells, which carry oxygen around your body.
Importance during pregnancy: Iron is especially important in pregnancy as it helps support your baby’s brain development, boosts your energy, and reduces tiredness. It also helps your body make extra red blood cells to carry oxygen, supports your immune system, and plays a vital role in healthy cell growth for both you and your baby.
Research: Ferrous bisglycinate improves hemoglobin levels and reduces side effects in pregnant women
Typically found in: Red meat, Poultry, Fish, Eggs, Beans, Lentils, Gark leafy greens and Nuts
Ingredients - Vitamin D
Vitamin D: Supports immune health. As well as supporting strong bones and teeth in mum and baby, and can help prevent complications like preeclampsia.
Dose: 50ug or 100ug.
Source: Vegan Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D)
What is Vitamin D: Vitamin D is an essential nutrient produced by the body when skin is exposed to sunlight. In the UK, it’s difficult to get enough from sunlight and diet alone, which makes deficiency surprisingly common.
Importance during pregnancy: During pregnancy Vitamin D supports your immune system, helps maintain healthy bones and teeth, and plays a key role in calcium absorption and cell function.
Research: High-dose vitamin D supplementation (4000iu/100ug) during pregnancy is safe & effective
Typically found in: Oily fish, Eggs, Red meat, Mushrooms
Ingredients - Vitamin C
Vitamin C: Supports immune health. Aids iron absorption, supports fetal development, and provides antioxidant protection during pregnancy.
Dose: 80mg
Source: Vitamin C (as L-Ascorbic acid) The most common and purest form of vitamin C
What is Vitamin C: Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that helps protect your cells and supports your immune system.
Importance during pregnancy: During pregnancy Vitamin C supports your immune system, helps reduce tiredness, and boosts iron absorption—making it especially important during pregnancy. It also supports your baby’s development by helping form healthy bones, teeth, skin, and nerves through collagen production, while protecting cells and supporting energy levels.
Research: The importance of Vitamin C during pregnancy.
Typically found in: Citrus fruit, Peppers, Strawberries, Blackcurrants, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts and Potatoes
Ingredients - Vitamin B3
Vitamin B3: Maintains maternal bone health. Boosts immune function, reduces the risk of complications, and supports healthy birth weight.
Dose: 16mg
Source: Niacin (a form of Vitamin B3 found in many foods)
What is Vitamin B3: Vitamin B3, also known as niacin, is a nutrient that helps your body turn food into energy and supports healthy skin, nerves, and digestion.
Importance during pregnancy: Vitamin B3 (niacin) helps support your nervous system and can reduce tiredness and fatigue—important during pregnancy when your body is working harder than ever.
Typically found in: Chicken breast, Turkey, Tuna, Salmon, Peanuts & Brown Rice
Ingredients - Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12: Aids brain development. Supports red blood cell formation, boosts energy levels, and DNA synthesis during pregnancy.
Dose: 14.8mg
Source: Methylcobalamin (an activated form of B12)
What is Vitamin B12: Vitamin B12 helps keep your blood and nervous system healthy and supports energy levels.
Importance during pregnancy: Vitamin B12 supports your energy levels, immune system, and red blood cell production—helping reduce tiredness and keep both you and your baby healthy as your body grows and changes during pregnancy.
Typically found in: Meat, Fish, Milk, Cheese and Eggs
Ingredients - Zinc
Zinc: Aids growth and development. Supports the immune system and contributes to DNA synthesis and cell division.
Dose: 7mg
Source: Zinc bisglycinate (Albion®) Highly bioavailable form.
What is Zinc: Zinc is a mineral that helps keep your immune system strong, supports wound healing, and plays a key role in keeping your skin, hair, and nails healthy.
Importance during pregnancy: Zinc plays a powerful role during pregnancy. It contributes to normal fertility and reproduction, making it essential from the very beginning of your journey.
Zinc supports cognitive function, bone health, and the metabolism of fatty acids—key for your baby’s growth and development. It also helps maintain healthy skin, hair, nails, and vision, which can be affected by changing nutrient demands. Crucially, zinc strengthens your immune system, protects cells from oxidative stress, and supports normal cell division, a fundamental process in your baby’s development.
Typically found in: Meat, Shellfish, Dairy foods – such as cheese, Bread
Ingredients - Copper
Copper: Formation of baby’s heart. Acting as an antioxidant to protect cells from damage and supporting iron absorption to prevent anaemia.
Dose: 1mg
Source: Copper bisglycinate (Albion®) Highly bioavailable form.
What is Copper: Copper is an essential trace mineral that helps the body produce energy, form connective tissue, support immune function, and maintain healthy nerves and blood vessels.
Importance during pregnancy: Copper plays a vital role in pregnancy by supporting energy production, helping transport iron around the body, and protecting cells from oxidative stress. It also contributes to the healthy development of your baby’s nervous system and supports your immune system throughout this important journey.
Typically found in: Soy products, Legumes, Seeds, Nuts, Peanuts, Whole grain breads and cereals.
Ingredients - Manganese
Manganese: Supports bone development. Aids in collagen production for healthy skin and joints, and acts as an antioxidant to protect cells from damage during pregnancy.
Dose: 0.5mg
Source: Manganese bisglycinate (Albion®)
What is Manganese: Manganese is an essential trace mineral that helps the body form connective tissue and bones, supports energy production, and contributes to the metabolism of carbohydrates, amino acids, and cholesterol.
Importance during pregnancy: Manganese supports a healthy pregnancy by contributing to energy production, helping you meet the increased demands of this stage. It also plays a key role in forming connective tissue, maintaining strong bones, and protecting your cells from oxidative stress—important for both you and your growing baby.
Typically found in: Soy products, Legumes, Seeds, Nuts, Peanuts, Whole grain breads and cereals
Ingredients - Selenium
Selenium: Immune system development. Acts as an antioxidant to protect cells from damage and supports thyroid function.
Dose: 60µg
Source: Sodium selenite (a compound that contains Selenium)
What is Selenium: Selenium is an essential trace mineral that acts as a powerful antioxidant.
Importance during pregnancy: Selenium is important during pregnancy as it supports your immune system, helps maintain normal thyroid function, and protects your cells from oxidative stress, all of which contribute to your overall health and well-being throughout your pregnancy.
Typically found in: Tofu, Baked beans, Eggs, Brazil nuts, Milk