Frequently Asked Questions
A prenatal vitamin is essential to ensure moms & moms to be that both she and her growing baby will benefit from. Once pregnant, both need more nutrients to support a developing baby and a healthy mom. Let’s be honest, even the best of diets may not supply enough nutrients during pregnancy. Our special formulated prenatal vitamins are designed to achieve an optimal health foundation for both mom and growing baby for years to come.
The body of a woman is like a beautiful temple built to grow new life. The moment of conception varies making it difficult to know when to start taking a prenatal. Research shows that taking a prenatal at least three months prior to conception is ideal. Especially since the first 28 days of pregnancy are important in your baby’s neural development, it’s never too soon to start.
Prenatal vitamins are mostly available over the counter and rarely prescribed and covered by insurance companies. However, not all are created equal.
While vitamins aren’t regulated by the FDA, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommend higher amounts of four primary nutrients, which are essential throughout the process of getting and being pregnant: Folic acid, Iron, Calcium & Vitamin D. These in addition to other nutrients and vitamins found in most prenatal vitamins.
Vitamins come in multiple forms: pill, soft-gel capsule, and gummies. While the gummy prenatal vitamin appeal to many, most do not contain iron and calcium which are essential. Also, for some, swallowing and holding down a pill can be difficult especially when you’re queasy due to morning sickness.
Our specially formulated powdered capsule is easily digested and absorbed as it could be added to various smoothies and other treats making it more pleasant to ingest. To ensure that you will be getting the same nutrients as swallowing a capsule, it is important to consume it fully. With the purchase of our prenatal vitamin, you will have the opportunity to access our smoothies recipes ebook.
Feed Mom & Me Complete Prenatal + DHA is formulated by a Gynecologist and a Registered Dietitian. Our special formula helps support a healthy pregnancy with the purest and most natural absorbable form of nutrients and vitamins. While DHA is essential in the development of the baby's brain, eyes, and nervous system, it also helps support mom's immune system and helps boost her mood. We use L-Methyl Folate Calcium which is the natural form of Folate found in food, instead of the synthetic version known as Folic Acid. In addition, Selenium offers protection from oxidative damages, infections, and diseases. It also helps regulate the immune system and thyroid function which is important in reproduction. Organic Ginger & Peppermint Powders are added to help relieve queasiness due to morning sickness.
Each batch of our vitamins is tested for identity, purity, strength, and composition, so we can be sure that what’s on the label is what’s in the capsules. We also use a third party lab to test each batch, twice, for heavy metals, microbes, allergens, and other contaminants, ensuring they are below levels deemed safe by the FDA’s current Good Manufacturing Practices.