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Do I really need to take a prenatal supplement?

According to the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, the U.S. National Academy of Science, and the vast majority of health care providers, the answer is a resounding yes. Although a sensible diet is the best way to ensure a healthy pregnancy, the fact is that most women are not able to achieve the recommended allowance of vitamins and minerals through diet alone. It is estimated that 75% of pregnant women would be deficient in at least one vitamin or mineral if they did not take supplements.
A host of studies have demonstrated that proper nutrition during pregnancy has a favourable impact on the length of pregnancy, the ease of delivery, the baby’s birth weight, and the continued health of both mother and child. In fact, a study done at the Children’s Hospital Oakland Research Institute found that the effects of nutrition in pregnancy are so far reaching that they may impact not only your child but your grandchildren as well.

Scientific evidence is overwhelming: Our bodies need adequate amounts of vitamins and minerals for it to function properly, including developing a healthy baby. Therefore, the best strategy is to eat a variety of healthy foods and take a prenatal multi-vitamin.

What’s in Platinum Naturals’ EasyMulti Prenatal?

EasyMulti PreNatal has been carefully formulated to include a comprehensive range of the vitamins, minerals, and DHA (an important omega – 3 oil) required to meet the needs of a woman’s body during pregnancy.

Here are some of the key ingredients:

DHA: DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid, is particularly important in the development of the brain, the central nervous system, and the retina. The human body cannot manufacture DHA so it must be obtained through diet, or in the case of a developing baby, from the mother via the placenta and breast milk. The North American diet is typically low in foods containing DHA like fatty fish and animal organ meats. Add to this the fact that pregnant women are advised to restrict their intake of these foods, and it’s not surprising that most only receive 20-25% of the required level of DHA.

Because DHA is the primary building block of human brain tissue, adequate intake is crucial during fetal brain development and for the first year of life when the infant’s brain grows rapidly, tripling in size. There is a mounting body of evidence that a mother can improve her child’s mental and physical development by increasing her DHA levels while she is pregnant and nursing. Ongoing research in this area is uncovering links between DHA, human intelligence, and various medical disorders.

Here are some highlights of the findings to date:

• One study conducted on a group of four year olds found that
  children whose mothers took a DHA supplement during pregnancy
  scored higher on intelligence and achievement tests than children
  whose mothers were given a placebo.

• Another study conducted on two year olds concluded that
  children whose mothers registered high levels of DHA at birth
  were two months ahead in their development than children
  whose mothers had lower DHA levels.

• DHA supplementation during pregnancy has been shown to
  lengthen the gestation period for women who are at risk of
  premature delivery.

• There is evidence linking low DHA blood levels to mood disorders,
  and it has been theorized that DHA deficiency triggers post
  partum depression.

• Other research suggests that a low level of DHA is correlated
  with hyperactivity and attention deficit disorder in children and
  with schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s in adults

Iron: Iron deficiency is the most common mineral deficiency in North America, affecting approximately 20% of women in their childbearing years. Many women are slightly anemic prior to pregnancy without realizing it because symptoms are subtle and often go unnoticed.

Iron is the main component of hemoglobin, which supplies oxygen to tissues throughout the body and is thus vital to both the mother and baby’s health. The mother must produce additional blood volume, particularly in the latter stages of pregnancy, to support the placenta and growing baby. In doing so, she loses an average of two milligrams of iron daily and approximately 500 milligrams over the course of the pregnancy.

If the mother’s iron intake is insufficient prior to pregnancy and in the first trimester, her iron level may be depleted by the second and third trimester when iron is most needed. This will result in iron-deficiency anemia, a condition in which there aren’t enough red blood cells in circulation to meet the body’s oxygen requirements. The mother will experience fatigue, decreased stamina, and reduced resistance to infection, and there is a greater chance that the baby will be premature and have a low birth weight.

The average daily intake of iron for women in North America is around 15 mg, but the recommended intake for pregnant women is 30 mg. That is why Platinum Naturals EasyMulti Prenatal contains 15 mg of elemental iron.

Folic Acid: Folic Acid is required for protein synthesis (the formation of new cells) and hence is essential to support a woman’s increased blood volume during pregnancy. It also plays a roll in the development of the baby’s brain and spinal cord. For years, public health agencies have been urging women to supplement their folic acid intake during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy because there is clear evidence that folic acid reduces the baby’s risk of developing neural tube defects like spina bifida and anencephaly. Some studies suggest that folic acid may cut the risk of these defects by as much as 75%.

More recent research indicates that increased intake of folic acid in early pregnancy can reduce the baby’s chance of developing medulloblastoma and neuroectodetermal tumors of the brain. There is also evidence that multivitamins containing folic acid reduce the risk to the mother of preeclampsia, a potentially fatal form of high blood pressure that occurs in about 5-8% of all pregnancies.

Vitamin D: Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin that promotes calcium and phosphorus absorption in the digestive tract. It is instrumental in the formation of bones and teeth and in maintaining a healthy immune system. Though Vitamin D can be consumed in the diet, it is mainly produced by the skin upon exposure to the ultraviolet rays in sunlight. Women in North America tend to be deficient in Vitamin D due to the prevalence of sunscreen. In Canada, the problem is compounded by the fact that less ultraviolet radiation reaches the Earth in northern climates, particularly during winter months.

Pregnant and lactating women are encouraged to increase their Vitamin D intake in order to maintain their own bone density and to optimize the musculoskeletal development of the fetus. One study found that nine-year old children whose mothers took vitamin D supplements while pregnant had significantly larger bones and higher bone mineral concentrations than other children.

Children born to women who are Vitamin D deficient are at risk of developing bone softening diseases like rickets in childhood and may be more prone to osteoporosis later in life. Vitamin D deficiency is also known to compromise the immune system and has been linked to conditions like diabetes, thyroid problems, asthma and certain forms of cancer.

Calcium: EasyMulti PreNatal does not contain any calcium because calcium should be taken separately. Calcium can inhibit absorption of other nutrient, such as iron. If your health care practitioner recommends that you take calcium supplement then you should take it at least 2 hours after taking EasyMulti PreNatal to ensure optimal absorption of both supplements.
Potential benefits of taking EasyMulti Prenatal

FOR MOTHER:

• Replenishes stores of vitamins and minerals depleted by the
  added demands on the body of a growing fetus

• Corrects nutritional deficiencies resulting from dietary restrictions,
  food intolerances and complications of pregnancy like nausea,
  vomiting and poor absorption

• Reinforces the mother’s immune system at a critical time when
  she cannot afford to become ill

• Enhances the mother’s vitality and combats feelings of exhaustion,
  low energy and weakness often experienced in pregnancy

• Safeguards against iron-deficiency anemia

• Reduces the risk of developing preeclampsia

• May prevent post partum depression or reduce its symptoms

FOR BABY:

• Makes up for nutritional shortfalls in the mother’s diet and
  ensures that the baby has an adequate supply of nutrients

• Increases the odds of carrying the baby to term

• Reduces the risk of low birth weight

• Improves the quality of breast milk

• Contributes to the development of healthy bones and higher
  bone density

• Potentially increases the child’s visual acuity, intelligence and
  stamina

• Helps to prevent common birth defects of the spinal cord (spina
  bifida) and of the brain (anencephaly)

• Reduces the risk that the baby will develop certain types of
  brain tumours and other cancers in childhood

• Can reduce the risk of the baby developing breast cancer,
  obesity, diabetes and heart disease later in life

• May benefit the child’s future offspring

How to take EasyMulti Prenatal

• Some of the vitamins and minerals contained in this product are
  most effective in the first few weeks of pregnancy. You should
  start taking EasyMulti PreNatal as early as possible, ideally as
  soon as you start tryin to conceive.

• Supplements should always be taken with food. They are less
  tolerated and absorbed on an empty stomach. Other measures
  you can take to ensure a healthy pregnancy Supplements are
  intended to round out a proper balanced diet, not to take the
  place of one. It is important that while you are pregnant, you
  eat a variety of nutritious foods.

Here are some additional tips to help you enjoy a healthy pregnancy:

• Avoid caffeine, nicotine, alcohol and processed foods that are
  high in sodium.

• Be sure you are getting enough protein in your diet. Some good
  sources of protein are meat, fish, dairy products, beans, and nuts.

• Drink plenty of water.

• Exercise moderately (after consulting your health care provider.)

• Yoga is a terrific way to reduce stress and improve the quality
  of sleep

• Avoid stress and get as much sleep as possible.

• Avoid consuming artificial colours and flavours.

Caution: If you are being treated for a medical condition, if you are carrying more than one child, or if you are deemed to be at risk for complications related to pregnancy, be sure to discuss your own specific needs with your medical provider prior to taking supplements.
Dosage levels of all ingredients in this product have been carefully formulated to be safe and effective. However, some vitamins can be toxic at significantly higher levels. Never take more than the recommended dose, and do not take any other medicines or supplements at the same time without first consulting your medical provider.

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