Pregnacare Breast-feeding is specially formulated to help support the nutritional requirements of new mothers throughout the postnatal period and while breast-feeding. During this time a healthy, varied diet is vital for new mothers, to help produce nutritious breast milk and maintain their own and health and wellbeing. Postnatal micronutrient tablets Carefully formulated by experts, including: 700mg calcium, vitamins K & D, zinc and magnesium which contribute to the maintenance of normal bones. Calcium and vitamin K which contribute to normal blood clotting. Vitamin B6, niacin, iron and magnesium which contribute to normal energy release. Includes 10μg vitamin D as recommended by the Department of Health for all women while breast-feeding. Tablets produced in Britain to high GMP3 quality. High purity Omega-3 capsules Maternal intake of DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid) contributes to the normal brain and eye development of breast-fed infants2. Infants have limited capability to synthesize fatty acids, which therefore must be obtained directly from external sources such as the mother’s milk. Each capsule provides 300mg DHA, the level recommended by international experts4 (ISSFAL) for mums during lactation. Fish oil produced in Norway to high GMP3 quality. When is Pregnacare Breast-feeding recommended? Pregnacare Breast-feeding provides comprehensive multivitamin support combined with calcium & Omega-3 fatty acids, which are especially important at this time. The ideal postnatal supplement for the 12 months following childbirth, to help ensure optimum levels of nutrients. Can be taken whether or not you are breast-feeding and can be used for as long as required. This comprehensive formula replaces other Pregnacare supplements and multivitamins. There is no need to take an additional multivitamin. To maintain health throughout breast-feeding as the intake recommendations of certain nutrients are increased during lactation. Maternal breast-feeding is strongly recommended for the newborn baby as it provides essential nutrients and antibodies for long term health. To help maintain normal bone health in mothers who avoid dairy products and for breast-feeding mothers. Contains the recommended 10μg vitamin D3 & the RNI of 700mg calcium (Reference Nutrient Intake). Most recommended by midwives1 With DHA which contributes to normal development of brain & eyes in breast-fed infants2 1. The pregnancy supplement brand midwives recommend most. 2. A beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 200mg DHA in addition to the recommended daily intake of omega-3 fatty acids for adults. 3. Good Manufacturing Practice. 4. Journal of the American College of Nutrition, Vol. 18, No. 5, 487-489 (1999)." Features: - Expert nutrition for after pregnancy - With DHA which contributes to normal development of brain & eyes in breast-fed infants - UK’s no. 1 pregnancy supplement brand - Britain’s No. 1 supplements - The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise Innovation 2013 - Gluten free - Free from preservatives, artificial colours, salt, yeast and lactose