Being pregnant is a beautiful but also challenging journey, and it is essential to know how to optimally support your body and that of your growing baby. Here you will read about the changes that take place in each trimester and which specific vitamins per trimester are crucial for you and your baby. Whether you are in your first, second, or third trimester, we offer the information you need so that you can enjoy your pregnancy to the fullest.
Do you need extra vitamins if you eat healthily?
A healthy and varied diet, as well as sufficient rest and exercise, are important for supporting all these developments and changes. Unfortunately, our current diet is no longer as nutritious as it was thousands of years ago. We also experience more and more stress and come into contact with pesticides and other hormone-disrupting substances daily. Due to all these changes, we need even more vitamins and minerals to keep our bodies functioning healthily and to keep our hormones balanced.
In addition to healthy eating, the Health Council urgently advises taking extra vitamins during pregnancy. This supplement is essential to support both the mother's health and the optimal development of the baby.
Vitamin first trimester pregnancy
In the first trimester of pregnancy, the most important developmental stages of the baby take place. This is the period in which the organs, brain, and spinal cord begin to form. The important changes for the pregnant woman include hormonal fluctuations, fatigue, and nausea.
Vitamins important in the first trimester
The MomPwdr pregnancy vitamins - 1st Trimester contain exactly the right composition and dosage of vitamins and minerals for the best support in the first weeks of pregnancy.
Below we discuss some vitamins that the 1st Trimester bundle contains:
- Folic acid. The most active and stable form of folic acid, and thus also the best absorbable form for your body, is Folate Quatrefolic®. Folate increases fertility, helps with fatigue and stress, supports the immune system, brain development, and reduces the risk of neural tube defects in the fetus, such as spina bifida and spina bifida occulta.
- Vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 and folic acid work closely together, and therefore it is good to take both through supplements. A deficiency in Vitamin B12 is associated with neural tube defects and miscarriages.
- Omega 3 - DHA and EPA fatty acids. Omega 3 fatty acids support the neurological development of the baby.
- Vitamin B6. Vitamin B6 reduces nausea in the first trimester of pregnancy.
- Vitamin D. Vitamin D supports the development of strong bones, supports the development of a healthy immune system, and influences cell growth, which is crucial in the first trimester of pregnancy.
Find your pregnancy vitamins for the first trimester of your pregnancy here.
Vitamin second trimester pregnancy
In the second trimester of pregnancy, the baby's organs continue to grow and begin to function. The bones become stronger, the skin develops, and the senses, such as hearing and sight, begin to form. Mothers often experience more energy and less nausea.
Vitamins important in the second trimester
The MomPwdr pregnancy vitamins - 2nd Trimester contain exactly the right composition and dosage of vitamins and minerals for the best support in the second trimester of pregnancy.
Below we discuss some vitamins that the 2nd Trimester bundle contains:
- Vitamin D. A deficiency in Vitamin D in the first half of pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of pregnancy-related conditions, such as gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia, and premature birth.
- Omega 3 fatty acids: Omega 3 is important for the growth and development of the baby's brain, heart, nervous system, and eyes. In addition, a recent study by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health* shows that women with low Omega 3 levels are at a higher risk of premature birth.
- Selenium. Low selenium levels during pregnancy are associated with an increased risk of pre-eclampsia due to the increased oxidative stress that can occur during pregnancy.
- Zinc. Zinc is also very important during pregnancy, because low zinc levels can increase the risk of premature birth.
- Iron. Iron plays a major role in the pregnant woman's energy balance. It supports the production of blood, especially red blood cells, and supports oxygen supply and the growth and development of the baby.
Find your pregnancy vitamins for the second trimester of your pregnancy here.
Vitamin third trimester pregnancy
In the third trimester of pregnancy, the baby undergoes the final growth phase and maturation. The brain develops rapidly, the lungs mature, and the baby stores fat for warmth after birth. Mothers may experience physical discomfort due to the growing belly and preparation for childbirth.
Vitamins important in the third trimester
The MomPwdr pregnancy vitamins - 3rd Trimester contain exactly the right composition and dosage of vitamins and minerals for the best support during the final weeks of pregnancy.
Below we discuss some vitamins that the 3rd Trimester bundle contains:
- Vitamin C. Vitamin C increases resistance, helps with the absorption of iron, and protects the body against harmful substances. Because of this, sufficient Vitamin C during pregnancy reduces the risk of pre-eclampsia and growth retardation in the baby, which can occur especially in the third trimester of pregnancy.
- Iron. Iron intake through supplementation is also essential in the third trimester of pregnancy. Iron ensures that the hemoglobin level stays as high as possible. Something that is often tested by your midwife around 30 weeks. Iron is crucial for the oxygen supply to the baby and for an optimal course of childbirth.
- Calcium. Calcium is essential for the development of the baby's strong bones and teeth. A baby is not born with teeth, of course. But the teeth are already present in the jawbone. In addition, Calcium is of great importance for the development of the baby's heart, nerves, and muscles.
- Magnesium. During the third trimester of pregnancy, many pregnant women experience leg cramps and hard belly. Magnesium helps the muscles relax a bit more and therefore reduces the chance of cramps and hard belly. It also reduces the risk of early labor.
Find your pregnancy vitamins for the third trimester of your pregnancy here.
In addition to the vitamins mentioned above, there are many more vitamins and minerals that are important during each trimester of pregnancy. They all have their own influence, and it is important to get the right dosage and composition for optimal support during pregnancy.
Taking all kinds of vitamins randomly during pregnancy can do more harm than good. The MomPwdr pregnancy vitamins are carefully formulated for the needs of the pregnant woman and the baby per trimester of pregnancy. This way you can be sure that you get the best support and do not take in too high dosages.
