Blackmores Pregnancy & Breast-Feeding Gold

Why use

Provides 20 important nutrients in total including a daily dose of:
500 µg of folic acid which, if taken daily for one month before conception and during pregnancy, may reduce the risk of having a child with spina bifida/neural tube defects
150 µg of iodine for baby’s brain, visual motor skills and hearing development. Iodine supports the development of normal intelligence and IQ
Low-constipation iron
1000 IU of vitamin D3
Odourless and concentrated fish oil, rich in DHA for baby’s brain, eyesight and nervous system development

The Blackmores difference

All nutrients are important during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The following provides additional information on some special nutrients important during pregnancy and breastfeeding, that are in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Gold.

Folic acid – According to guidelines in Australia* this product contains 500 μg of folic acid, as it is recommended that women of childbearing age take 400-500 μg of folic acid per day for at least one month before pregnancy and for the first 3 months of pregnancy.

*Guidelines for preventive activities in general practice, 8th edn. East Melbourne: Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, 2012.

Iodine Requirement for iodine is increased during the whole pregnancy, especially the first 20 weeks.
Australian women are typically not receiving enough iodine. The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) recommends that pregnant and breast-feeding women take an iodine supplement containing 150 μg*daily.

*NHMRC Public Statement: Iodine supplementation for pregnant and breastfeeding women. NHMRC, 2010

Iron – Approximately one quarter of pregnant women report getting constipated when taking high doses of supplemental iron. That is why Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Gold contains a low-constipation, low-nausea, gentle on the tummy form of iron.

Omega-3 fatty acids – During pregnancy there can be an increased sensitivity to tastes, especially in the first trimester. Odourless fish oil means pregnant women can get the benefits of omega-3s without the fishy aftertaste.

B group vitamins – B vitamins support cellular energy production, with vitamins B1, B2, B3, and B5 all involved in cellular energy production. Vitamins B2 and B12 help the body use folic acid.

Vitamin D – Vitamin D supports the development of healthy bones and teeth. A review of nutrient intakes in pregnant Australian women suggested that dietary intakes were below recommended levels for vitamin D, while surveys of Australian neonates have shown approximately 40-57% of neonates have insufficient vitamin D levels

Zinc, vitamins C & D and betacarotene for immune health support.
Active ingredients per capsule

Concentrated omega-3 triglycerides fish
250 mg containing omega-3 marine triglycerides 150 mg
Fish oil

Nicotinamide
9 mg
Nicotinamide

Ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
30 mg
Vitamin C

Calcium carbonate
(calcium 50 mg)
125 mg

Biotin
15 µg
Biotin

Iron (II) glycinate (iron 5 mg)
19.22 mg
Iron

Zinc oxide
(zinc 5.5 mg)
6.82 mg
Zinc

Magnesium oxide-heavy (magnesium 35 mg)
58.1 mg

Selenomethionine
(selenium 32.5 μg)
81.3 µg
Selenium

Chromium picolinate
(chromium 15 µg)
121 µg
Chromium

Thiamine nitrate (vitamin B1)
700 µg
Vitamin B1

Riboflavin (vitamin B2)
700 µg
Vitamin B2

Calcium pantothenate
(pantothenic acid, vitamin B5 2.5 mg)
2.73 mg
Vitamin B5

Pyridoxine hydrochloride
(pyridoxine, vitamin B6 950 µg)
1.16 mg
Vitamin B6

Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12)
1.3 µg
Vitamin B12

Cholecalciferol (vitamin D 500 IU)
12.5 µg
Vitamin D

Folic acid
250 µg
Folic acid

d-alpha-Tocopherol
(natural vitamin E 5.22 IU)
3.5 mg
Vitamin E

Potassium iodide (iodine 75 µg)
98.3 µg
Iodine

Betacarotene
(as Dunaliella salina extract equivalent to fresh cell 60 mg) 2.4 mg
Betacarotene

Dosage

Adults – Take 2 capsules a day with meals, or as professionally prescribed.

Contraindications and cautions

Not recommended for children under 12 years
Do not exceed the stated dose of folic acid. If you have had a baby with a neural tube defect / spina bifida, seek medical advice
This product contains selenium which is toxic in high doses. A daily dose of 150 μg for adults of selenium from dietary supplements should not be exceeded
Drink plenty of water
Medicine interactions

This product may interfere with certain other medications you may be taking. Click here to learn more.

Physical description

Oblong, opaque brown capsule
Always read the label. Use only as directed.