Hello, I’m Katy Bradbury, a qualified Nutritional Therapist, private Health Visitor and qualified nurse. I have worked within Women’s Health, Maternal and Children’s Health for many years.
Today’s podcast is titled “Which Prenatals should I be Taking?” Today, I am talking about the differences between four of the hundreds of prenatal multivitamin products available on the market. I will compare prices, ingredients, volumes, forms and additives and discuss some of the pros and cons of each. Please remember to consult a health professional before starting any new supplements.
00:00: Introduction and apologies for the scratchy voice
02:39: My last episode was on dairy and fertility for both males and females
03:01: This week is all about prenatal supplements
04:46: Today’s episode comes with a caveat
07:15: Convinced we had Covid over Christmas, it’s coming from all angles
09:18: Most people trying to conceive would benefit from a prenatal multivitamin
10:41: I am not promoting or bashing any of these supplements – Well, maybe one!
12:09: Ep? Folic Acid
14:35: Let’s compare four different prenatal supplements
16:57: Vitamin D
17:10: A important caveat – more is not always better
19:05: One of these prenatal supplements I would never recommend, and I would rather you eat Kale than spend your money on it
22:58: Vitamin C
24:32: Vitamin B12: An essential nutrient for fertility
26:05: Magnesium
26:47: Iron
27:56: There is massive variation between supplements and what is and isn’t included
32:39: Not all prenatal supplements are created equal
33:08: The form of a nutrient, be what does that mean?
34:39: The Boots prenatal multivitamin
36:10: Pregacare
37:22: Wild Nutrition
37:49: Seeking Health Optimal Prenatal
39:30: What additives are in these prenatal multivitamins?
43:21: I am not recommending one product over another
45:06: Please reach out and book a one to one consultation if you need personalised advice
Links mentioned in the podcast:
Episode 43: The Lowdown on Dairy and Fertility
Episode 6: This is why you Need Folate to get Pregnant
You can connect with me in the following ways:
Facebook Fertility Support Group