Pregnancy vitamins - What does my body need?

This week, we're all about pregnancy & nutrition or nutritional supplements: What can I eat? What should I avoid? And what are the most important pregnancy vitamins?

Increased nutrient requirements during pregnancy:

The most important question for expecting mothers is whether the nutrient requirements change during pregnancy and for which nutrients an increase is necessary.
The answer is quite simple, because for almost all nutrients there is an increased need during pregnancy and even during breastfeeding!
The increase in need increases depending on the trimester.
Thus, the increased nutrient requirement in the 1st trimester is still about 100 kcal/day, in the 2nd trimester about 300 kcal/day, in the 3rd trimester 500 kcal/day, and during breastfeeding even 500-600 kcal/day. That's a total of about 77,000 kcal extra.

This sounds like a lot at first, but one must not forget that all nutrients can only reach the fetus through the placenta, because the maternal bloodstream delivers nutrients and oxygen to the fetus.

These pregnancy vitamins are particularly important:

We want to bring some simplicity into the information chaos "supplements in pregnancy" and therefore show you a short overview of nutrients that are particularly important in pregnancy: 

✨FOLIC ACID
Contributes to normal functioning of the immune system and cell renewal.
➡️Supplements recommended

✨VITAMIN D
Contributes to the bone health of mother and child.
➡️Supplementing is strongly recommended because the body is unable to produce vitamin D itself.

✨CALCIUM
Important for the child's bone formation.
➡️Supplements recommended in case of deficiency

✨VITAMIN A
Important for cell growth, tissue and maturation of the child's liver.
➡️Supplementing recommended in case of deficiency
ATTENTION: Supplementation by food supplements should be discussed with a doctor in any case because an increased vitamin A intake can be harmful.

✨VITAMIN C
Strengthens the immune system and builds up the connective tissue of mother and child.
➡️Supplementing recommended in case of deficiency

✨VITAMIN B6
Contributes to the reduction of fatigue and fatigue and plays an important role in protein metabolic processes.
➡️Supplementing recommended in case of deficiency

✨VITAMIN B12
Important for blood formation, one of the essential vitamins during pregnancy.
➡️Supplementing recommended

✨IODINE
➡️Iodine deficiency can lead to developmental disorder of the child.

✨IRON
Due to the increased blood formation during pregnancy, the iron requirement is significantly increased. ➡️Supplementing recommended for deficiency

✨ZINC
Important for cell division
➡️Supplementing recommended in case of deficiency

✨MAGNESIUM
Contributes to normal muscle function.
➡️Supplementing recommended in case of deficiency

✨Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).
Important for normal visual function and cognitive development of the child.
➡️Supplementing recommended in case of deficiency

What supplements should be avoided during pregnancy?

In general, an adequate supply of all vitamins and nutrients is very important during pregnancy. Nevertheless, experts advise caution when it comes to supplementation or an excess of vitamin A and vitamin D. For example, taking more than 3 mg of vitamin A daily is said to increase the risk of malformations. An overdose of vitamin D, on the other hand, can increase the risk of food allergies in the child, according to studies.

Biotin during pregnancy

The supply of biotin during pregnancy is quite important, because biotin is involved in many metabolic processes. Thus, supplementation is not harmful to the unborn child. If you want to learn more about biotin we have collected more information under a separate page on this topic.

Our vitamins for your pregnancy

We are very often asked if you can take our bears during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Basically yes - all our vitamins can still be taken. However, we recommend: Anyone who is pregnant or breastfeeding should talk to a doctor before taking them.

However, for those who know they need to supplement with the vitamins they need, but don't want to resort to tablets or capsules, we have just the thing:

⚡️One Bear A Day Immune Boost Vitamins
Our Immune Boost Bears contain 7 essential vitamins that give moms the multivitamin kick they need every day! Our bears contain: Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E and Niacin.

🍎Trust your Gut Apple Cider Vinegar Vitamins.
Our Apple Cider Vinegar Vitamins mainly contain folic acid, iodine, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, beetroot juice powder, pomegranate juice powder and our power ingredient apple cider vinegar powder. Perfect for moms-to-be and vegans!

💖Ah-Mazing Hair Vitamins
In our Hair Vitamins biotin is preserved, which is additionally supplemented by vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc, folic acid and high-quality coconut oil. Ideal for expectant moms, as hair loss can often occur during pregnancy.

So these three bear varieties are perfectly matched to the nutritional needs during pregnancy and breastfeeding! So ask your doctor in any case about your individual needs and try the bears then best immediately!

If you would like to know more about which vitamins are important for children, then click here.

You do you!

At this point it is important to mention that these are only recommendations. To all moms-to-be: Consult your doctor or midwife for advice. They can determine with a blood analysis exactly what you should supplement and what not. Because every body is individual, reacts differently and needs different nutrients!
And that is the beauty of it!

So don't let yourself be driven crazy by the vast amount of information and do exactly what you feel is right! Stay true to yourself and enjoy the time in pregnancy! Because all mothers agree on exactly one thing: The greatest happiness in the world is on its way!