Orchestrating a Healthy Duet for
Prenatal Nutrition
By Garden of Life Health Writers
 For
a first-time mom, the realization of how closely tied she is to her
unborn child can be overwhelming. In the past, every health
decision—what to eat, what to drink, and how and when to exercise—was
made with only her body in mind. Now everything is done “for two.” The
most fascinating part? How quickly the health of the unborn child takes
precedence over everything else. Giving a child a “head start” in life
becomes a mantra that bows to no other.
At
Garden of Life, we know moms because we’re a young company. Our
halls and offices seem to be always filled with pregnant women or
spouses of expectant moms. Pregnancy or the health of our infant
children is easily the No. 1 water-cooler topic. With that in mind, it
was pretty much destined that we would, at some point, turn our
attention to creating nutritional formulas that would promote the health
of moms and their unborn children.
Of course, if you know anything about Garden of Life
founder
Jordan Rubin—the father of three children, six and under—it’s that
he doesn’t settle for less than the best. Jordan will never develop a
nutritional formulation unless it’s far superior to any other product in
its category, which is why he’s “accused” of formulating over-the-top
supplements. In terms of supporting the health of moms and their unborn
children, however, Jordan and his Garden of Life team wouldn’t have it
any other way.
Formulas for Two
Garden of Life has created two extraordinary nutritional formulas
for moms-to-be and their unborn children. The first,
Vitamin Code RAW Prenatal is the only raw, prenatal multiple vitamin
available that we know of. Every pregnant woman is concerned with what
she puts into her body. With Vitamin Code RAW prenatal, you can rest
assured that our vitamins are uncooked, untreated and unadulterated,
with no binders or fillers, no soy allergens, dairy-free and gluten
free.
 We
believe those facts alone make this supplement the best prenatal
multiple vitamin available today. What you’re about to read concerning
the
Vitamin Code RAW Prenatal makes it even more valuable to moms and
babies everywhere.
Vitamin Code RAW Prenatal contains clinically studied probiotics
that not only enhance the immune systems of mothers, but that of their
babies as well. Vitamin Code RAW prenatal is also a wonderful
multivitamin for newly lactating mothers — with the immune support
extending to that of the newborn, breast-fed baby. For any mother
looking to give her child a “head start,” supporting the child’s immune
system, even before birth, is a must.
Vitamin Code Prenatal also contains 800 mcg of RAW food-created
folic acid. The Centers for Disease Control recommends at least 400 mcg
of folic acid in support of healthy neural tube development before
conception through at least the first trimester of pregnancy. Folic acid
is a B vitamin found mostly in green, leafy vegetables such as spinach
or kale. Supporting healthy neural tube development decreases the risk
of babies being born with a birth defect of the brain or spinal cord.
During pregnancy, blood volume can increase up to 50%,
raising iron requirements and causing the heart to work harder to
support the developing child’s needs.
Vitamin Code RAW prenatal Formula supports heart health and blood
health with RAW food-created iron, vitamins C, E, and B-Complex, plus
folic acid.
All of us, of course, want Mom to be happy and feeling
her best. That’s why we also included ginger for digestion and morning
sickness. Ginger has been traditionally used for generations to ease the
common digestive discomforts typically associated with being pregnant.
Thankfully, taking a prenatal vitamin has become
increasingly thought about by pregnant women and those looking to become
pregnant. That’s not necessarily the case, however, for omega-3 fatty
acid supplements, but it certainly should be. Here’s why:
Oceans Mom Prenatal DHA
Over the last few years, emerging research has
extolled the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, particularly where
cardiovascular health is concerned. As we mentioned earlier, the
cardiovascular system must increase its workload when a woman becomes
pregnant. Due to its cardiovascular benefits, taking an omega-3 formula,
especially one rich in DHA, like
Oceans Mom Prenatal DHA should be a natural choice for moms—but it
also has great benefits for unborn children and breastfed newborns.
 DHA
cannot be synthesized by the body and must be obtained from dietary
sources or a high-quality omega-3 supplement. Pregnancy and lactation
can place high demands on your body and deplete your DHA reserves,
however. DHA is especially important in the last trimester of pregnancy
and the first few months of an infant’s life when the child’s brain
undergoes rapid growth. Emerging science suggests that increasing DHA
consumption for pregnant and lactating moms may give their children an
early developmental advantage.
Oceans Mom also supports your baby’s healthy brain and neural
development as well as proper vision and ocular development. DHA also
enhances the quality of breast milk for lactating moms.
Pregnancy is a wonderful and joyous time in a woman’s
life, but it can also be stressful. First-time moms may be particularly
susceptible to this, especially because the fear of the unknown can
heighten emotional responses. In addition to providing cardiovascular
support, the DHA in Oceans Mom also supports positive mood and emotional
well-being.
Safety is of primary importance where omega-3
supplements are concerned, especially as reports of toxins in fish
become more widespread. We have responded accordingly. The fish oil in
Oceans Mom is verified pure and fresh through independent,
third-party testing that exceeds strict international standards for
peroxides, mercury, lead, dioxins and PCBs.
Head Start
Every mom wants the best for her unborn or newborn
child. Entire libraries can be filled with books about how to have a
healthy pregnancy. Great care is taken when selecting everything your
child will need, from the sturdiest crib to the safest car seat. College
funds are started and parents spend entire weekends “baby proofing” the
home—all in the name of keeping their baby safe and giving him or her a
head start in life.
Vitamin Code RAW Prenatal and
Oceans Mom create a healthy duet and are small investments in your
health and the health of your unborn child to help ensure that head
start while reaping great dividends for years to come.
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