Nutrition and Pregnancy
L-methylfolate/Folate-
L-methylfolate is the natural, active form of folate found in leafy green foods and used by the body. L-methylfolate is needed for the formation of new DNA. It is important for moms-to-be to have sufficient stores of folate before conception, throughout pregnancy and into the breastfeeding period. Folate may be used to reduce your estimated risk of having a baby with a serious birth defect of the brain and spinal cord, called a "neural tube defect" or NTD. Using products with L-methylfolate, such as Néevo®, will benefit patients with such folate-related problems.
Calcium-
During pregnancy, this mineral needs to be steadily maintained for proper bone formation in the developing baby as well as to maintain bone strength in the mother. With insufficient supplementation, the fetus will rob the mother’s bones of calcium.
Iron-
Iron helps both the mother and baby’s blood carry oxygen. The expecting mother’s dietary requirement for iron increases to 150% of the norm. During the last two trimesters, pregnant women need approximately 3mg more iron per day than most typical diets would provide.
B-Vitamins-
During pregnancy, the mother’s kidney function increases to up to 150% her normal rate. As such, many dietary "water-soluble" vitamins will be lost or eliminated. For this reason, supplementation of water-soluble B vitamins is particularly important throughout pregnancy.
Pyridoxine HCI-B6-
Helps to form red blood cells, helps body use protein, fat and carbs. Also helps to soothe morning sickness
Cyanocobalamin-B12-
Important for cell reproduction and blood.
Vitamin C-
Promotes healthy gums, teeth and bones, also helps the body form collagen and absorb iron.
Vitamin D-
Studies have shown that vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy may adversely affect fetal growth, bone ossification, tooth enamel formation, and neonatal calcium homeostasis.
Vitamin E-
Helps the body better use Vitamin A; also helps to form red blood cells and muscle.
Zinc-
An adequate supply is essential for normal growth and development. Low maternal levels of zinc have been associated with low infant birth weights.
Magnesium-
Levels naturally decrease during pregnancy. Magnesium supplementation is also therapeutic in treating pregnancy related leg cramps.
L-methylfolate increases RBC folate concentrations more effectively than folic acid.*
* Malloy A. et al. Thermolabile variant of 5, 10-methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase associated with low red-cell folates: implications for folate intake recommendations. The Lancet 1997; 349: 1591-93.