In order for a woman to bear and give birth to a healthy child, a sufficient amount of nutrients must enter her body, without which the normal development of the fetus is impossible. Sometimes it is necessary to add them to the diet with the help of special multivitamin supplements, for example, to drink Pregnakea multivitamins.
Composition and features of drugs
Pregnacare complexes are produced by the British company Vitabiotics and are intended for pregnant women at different times, as well as for women who are just planning to conceive or have already given birth to a baby and are breastfeeding. They are represented by two dietary supplements.
- "Pregnakea" capsules. They have a hard brown gelatin shell and size "0", and inside the capsule is a yellowish or brown powder. The composition of such capsules includes folic acid at a dosage of 400 μg, vitamins B12, B2, B6, B3, K1, B1, C, E and D3. Instead of vitamin A, this supplement contains 4.2 mg of beta-carotene. In addition to vitamins, the drug is also a source of zinc, copper, magnesium, iron and iodine. Capsules are sold without a prescription, and the price of a package of 30 pieces ranges from 400 to 600 rubles.
- Complex "Pregnakea Plus". Unlike the usual supplement, one package marked "Plus" contains not only capsules in a pink blister, but also tablets in a green blister. Taking such a multivitamin preparation will give the expectant mother a mixture of carotenoids (precursors of vitamin A), vitamins C, B1, B6, PP, B2, B12, D3, E, K, folic acid, pantothenic acid and biotin. The complex also contains selenium, magnesium, copper, zinc, iron, omega-3 fatty acids and iodine. Its purchase in the pharmacy chain is possible without a prescription, and the average price of one package is 800 rubles.
Act
Thanks to the use of "Pregnakea" additives you can:
- ensure the natural course of pregnancy and the well-being of the expectant mother;
- prevent serious violations of the development of the embryo;
- maintain normal metabolic processes in the female body;
- prevent spontaneous termination of pregnancy at an early stage;
- reduce the risk of teratogenic effects of various external factors;
- prevent fetal nervous system defects;
- reduce the likelihood of developing gestosis, placental insufficiency, anemia and gestational diabetes;
- prevent bleeding in the expectant mother and newborn;
- strengthen a woman's defense against colds and viral infections;
- prevent premature birth in the third trimester;
- prepare the female body for breastfeeding.
Taking such a vitamin preparation is especially important for expectant mothers who lack important nutrients from food., for example, are malnourished or suffer from diseases of the digestive system. Drinking "Pregnakea" is also recommended for women who in the past had an abnormal pregnancy or had a baby with pathologies. The complex is also indicated for an increased risk of anemia, eclampsia, immune disorders and other problems during gestation.
However, before taking the capsules, be sure to you need to consult a doctor, because there are some restrictions for its use. For example, "Pregnakea" is not prescribed for hypersensitivity to any component of the supplement, hypervitaminosis, excess iron in the body, or pernicious anemia.
If a woman has thyroid diseases or other serious health problems, taking the complex requires the supervision of a specialist.
How to use?
Usually Pregnakea is taken once a day according to the instructions, and the daily dosage is one capsule. It should be swallowed after a meal or during the morning meal with a small amount of non-hot drink. The duration of the use of the complex must be checked with the doctor who observes the woman during pregnancy.
If the expectant mother is prescribed the "Pregnakea Plus" supplement, it is also drunk only once a day, usually immediately after breakfast. A woman should swallow, without chewing, one capsule from the pink blister, and then one tablet from the green blister (or, conversely, since the order of administration is not important), washed down with water. The course of taking the "Plus" complex is usually 1 month, but this period must be coordinated with your attending physician.
Exceeding the dosage recommended by the manufacturer is prohibited. Although cases of overdose of "Pregnakea" were not registered, but significant doses of vitamin substances can negatively affect the development of the fetus and the condition of the pregnant woman.
For this reason, you cannot drink more than 1 tablet (and if you take Pregnakea Plus, then more than 1 tablet and 1 capsule) per day. If any side effects appear, you must refuse to take the complex.
Reviews
You can find many good reviews about the use of Pregnacare multivitamins while waiting for a baby. In them, women confirm the positive effect of such supplements, the improvement in well-being after taking them, and very rare adverse allergic reactions. Doctors also call these complexes effective and high-quality, recommending their use for various risks and diseases.
Among the disadvantages are the lack of calcium and the large size of the capsules. Some women are worried about staining urine and stool after taking Pregnakea, but these side effects are common with many other multivitamin supplements for pregnant women.
They are associated with the presence of riboflavin and iron in capsules, are the norm and should not cause concern for expectant mothers. Among the disadvantages of "Pregnakea Plus", the high cost of the complex is often mentioned, since there are many cheaper analogs.
