PregnaPlan Complete Multivitamin Formula With Omega 3 & 6

Pregnancy is one of the most nutritionally demanding times in a woman’s life. Rapid cell division and organ development means that an adequate supply of nutrients is essential to support the tremendous growth of the foetus. During pregnancy the baby is totally reliant on what the mother consumes as his/her only source of nourishment- so even with a good diet extra specific nutrients are important.

However it is not only during pregnancy when extra nutrients are important but also before you even start trying to conceive- to help safeguard your nutritional needs before pregnancy, and also after childbirth throughout breast-feeding as extra demands are placed on the mother and a good supply of nutrients assists the production of nutritious breast milk, and also helps to replace a mother’s reserves of depleted nutrients. Supplementation at this time is a logical choice as it is not always easy to obtain these nutrients from food. But which supplement is best to take?

Sona PregnaPlan has been carefully developed by a team of medical experts as a nutritional supplement for women from before conception, throughout pregnancy and whilst breast-feeding, and is based upon solid scientific and medical research into the role of nutrition in conception, pregnancy and lactation. PregnaPlan is a one-a-day multivitamin supplement for pregnancy with added Omega 3 and 6 which are proven to help foetal brain development.

Ideally should be taken from 14 weeks before conception, all throughout pregnancy and breast feeding. It is recommended that any woman of child bearing age thinking of becoming pregnant start supplementing with PregnaPlan as early as possible to build up an adequate supply of these nutrients and prevent against possible deficiencies.

Complete Formula

Omega 3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) are fundamental molecules in the structure and activity of the membranes in all cells of the body. They have specialised functions in neurological tissues, especially the brain and retina. Because of this role in cell membranes, Omega 3 is essential for the formation of new tissue and therefore important for healthy development and growth of the foetus. DHA is of particular importance during pregnancy and early infancy for brain and eye development. Omega 6 fatty acids (Gamma Linolenic Acid) are also important for structural and functional roles in the brain of the unborn. The foetus in early life needs to receive these nutrients directly as they only have a limited capability to convert essential fatty acids to more active long chain fatty acids such as DHA.

PregnaPlan contains in total a careful balance of 20 nutrients at recommended levels for pregnancy, providing safe and adequate dosages for mother and baby.

When we think of pregnancy folic acid is perhaps the most widely known supplement- a water soluble B vitamin needed for the formation of red blood cells. During pregnancy women are advised to take 400ìg folic acid during the first 12 weeks to prevent neural tube defects in the developing baby. However it is also important after this period to help maintain healthy development of the brain and neural tube, and is vital for cell division from a single cell into a fully developed baby.

It is not only folic acid that is essential as other nutrients such as vitamin B12 and zinc are extremely important for neural tube development and cell division early on in pregnancy. Iron, B vitamins and folic acid are also necessary later in pregnancy for blood formation. Other nutrients are also important such as copper to help form the heart, skeleton and nervous system, vitamin k to help blood clotting and iodine which is important for the metabolic rate and normal physical and mental development. These nutrients can all be found within the PregnaPlan formula.

PregnaPlan. Best for Mother and for Baby.

RSP €11.85 Available in all good pharmacies and health stores in the Republic of Ireland.