Pregnancy

While pregnancy is not a disease it is the most natural and One of the most fascinating life processes.

When you are pregnant many doctors will look to provide you with proper supplementation to help with the conceivement, development and the easy delivery of your baby, making you have a healthier and more intelligent baby.

Do you know that what you take during pregnancy as a mother can affect the baby's health for the rest of its life.

According to Dr ray Strand MD www.drraystrand.com says that women should consider taking at least 400 to 800 mcg of folic acid prior to becoming pregnant.

What You Can Do Before Getting Pregnant!

As the spine and brain development happens very early in the foetus development- even before the mother is aware of her pregnancy- the mother must consider to take folic acid to help prevent the occurance of neural tube defects in the baby. The nerve tissues need plenty of folic acid. The ESSENTIAL have folic acid in their formulation. (Please consult your doctor before puchasing products as we are not your local medical doctor).

Avoid cheaper brands as contamination from heavy metals example mercury in fish oils and lead in calcium supplements could be unsafe for your baby.

We recommend the following ( Please take with your doctor's advice)-

• The Essentials - A good multivitamin guarantees you that the mother and baby have all the vital essential nurients required for the foetus to grow and develop perfectly. The Essential is formulated with folic acid important for your baby's development. Secondly the ESSENTIALs do not contain Vitamin A which is known to be harmful and toxic for the baby but rather beta carotene to supply you vitamin A in its natural safe form only when you require.
• Omega 3 fish oils: Taking 1 to 2 gms daily is prudent for good brain function and the development of the foetus. Do you know that studies have shown that taking a high quality fish oil supplement during pregnancy have resulted in babys having higher IQs. Secondly the omega 3 oils can help with the tissue elasticity and help you with an easy child birth. BiOmega-3, USANA's fish oil supplement is guaranteed safe and has no heavy metal contamination and is made to pharmaceutical standards.
• Calcium and Magnesium: Try taking a supplement that can deliver 800 to 1000mg per day. The Magnesium in the Active Calcium Plus has a calming effect and helps the young mother and baby sleep well. Secondly is in the right formulation to give the best effects for the formation of healthy bones. Magnesium also help to reduce night cramps in the mother as well as the nerve functions.
• Fibre: During pregnancy the young mother may have developed piles (haemorrhoids) and increasing taking a high fibre supplement could help prevent or reduce this problem.

What you need to take:

• The Essential
• BiOmega-3
• Active Calcium Plus
• Fibergy