The World Health Organisation estimates that one third of women of reproductive age worldwide are deficient in iron.  In Australia, it is estimated 12% of pregnant women and 15% of menstruating women in Australia are anaemic, with the majority caused by iron deficiency anaemia, requiring an increase in iron-rich foods in the diet and a quality iron supplement.

Veganism is on the rise and environmentally conscious women and men are choosing to eat less meat.  A vegan diet is often deficient in iron, vitamin B12 and choline as these nutrients are mostly derived from animal products.

Iron & Brain Support is a vegan-friendly iron supplement in the form of iron bisglycinate which is more likely to be well absorbed and well tolerated than other forms of iron.

It contains vitamin C to assist iron absorption along with vitamins B12 and folate.  Choline is added to support healthy brain function.

The problem with a lot of iron supplements is they can cause gastrointestinal issues such as constipation.  Iron bisglycinate is a form of iron that is more likely to be well-absorbed and well tolerated and is included in this formula as the patented Ferrochel®.  Vitamins B12 and folate work synergistically with iron and vitamin C assists iron absorption.

This unique formula also includes choline, a nutrient mostly found in animal foods that is required for healthy brain function throughout life.  Iron during pregnancy is also an essential building block for healthy foetal brain development.

Vegan-friendly iron supplement is an ultra-low excipient formula, free from animal products, dairy, egg, fish/shellfish, gluten, lactose, msg, nuts, corn, coconut, oats and other grain derived ingredients, peanuts, sulphites, soy, sucralose, wheat, yeast, magnesium stearate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide and other artificial colours, flavours and preservatives.  This iron supplement is also GMO free and free from many other allergens, please contact us to find out more.

Ingredients

Each capsule contains:

Other ingredients: l-leucine, silica and microcrystalline cellulose.

Directions for Use

Take one capsule daily.

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Giving birth is one of the most exciting moments of a woman’s life.  It is also an event that can cause a lot of anxiety from fear of the unknown.  Many women will seek to prepare for labour through Hypnobirthing or Calmbirth courses and by drinking traditional herbs such as raspberry leaf tea.

NaturoBest’s Birth Prep & Recovery contains two herbs traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to help prepare the uterus for labour.  Raspberry leaf has been shown to reduce the second stage of labour (the pushing stage) by 9.6 minutes when taking 1.2 grams twice daily from 32 weeks of pregnancy (the amount found in Birth Prep & Recovery).  Squaw vine is a herb traditionally used to prepare for and facilitate labour.  This herb is generally used in the last trimester of pregnancy.

Taking this formula from week 34 of pregnancy until six weeks after birth, can help you prepare for labour and assist with uterine recovery after birth.  All the best for the most exciting time of your life!

Vegan-friendly, this low excipient formula is free from animal products, dairy, egg, fish/shellfish, gluten, lactose, msg, nuts, corn, coconut, oats and other grain derived ingredients, peanuts, sulphites, soy, sucralose, wheat, yeast, magnesium stearate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide and other artificial colours, flavours and preservatives.  Birth Prep & Recovery is also GMO free and free from many other allergens, please contact us to find out more.

Ingredients

Daily dose of 2 capsules contains:

Other ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, silica, ascorbyl palmitate, calcium hydrogen phosphate.

Directions for Use

1 capsule twice daily from week 34 of pregnancy and continue for six weeks after birth or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.

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NaturoBest’s Prenatal Trimester 2 & 3 Plus Breastfeeding vitamins are Australia’s first prenatal and breastfeeding vitamin with Quatrefolic®, the fourth-generation active folate and folinic acid, ideal for people who have genetic difficulties with folic acid metabolism.

This formula also contains 24mg of elemental iron bisglycinate as Ferrochel® in a daily dose.

Just like preconception vitamins, prenatal vitamins are invaluable in giving your baby the best start in life. Prenatal Trimester 2 & 3 Plus Breastfeeding vitamins from NaturoBest contains vitamins and minerals required to sustain a healthy pregnancy after the first trimester. It also helps beyond birth by helping to ensure you’re able to keep up with the demands of motherhood and breastfeeding.

Clinically formulated by an experienced fertility naturopath, this daily prenatal and breastfeeding vitamin has been designed specifically to meet the increased demand for nutrients in the second half of pregnancy and breastfeeding. The low-excipient formula makes them the best vitamins while pregnant and breastfeeding and are suitable for vegans and vegetarians.

Prenatal Trimester 2 & 3 Plus Breastfeeding vitamins assist with the unique requirements of the second and third trimesters and continue to support the nutritional needs of mother and child throughout breastfeeding. These pregnancy and breastfeeding vitamins help to maintain optimal levels of nutrients and antioxidants to encourage healthy development during pregnancy and for the first years of your baby’s life while breastfeeding.

However long you choose to continue breastfeeding, you should continue to take these breastfeeding vitamins until you cease breastfeeding your baby for best results. By taking this premium pregnancy multivitamin from the start of your second trimester, you’ll be helping your baby to grow and help support your health throughout pregnancy.

Each pack contains 60 capsules, intended to last 30 days when taken twice daily.

The formula is free from genetically modified organisms (GMOs), as well as animal products, dairy, egg, fish/shellfish, soy, gluten, lactose, MSG, nuts, oats and grain derived ingredients, peanuts, sulphites, sucralose, wheat, yeast, magnesium stearate, stearic acid, and artificial colours, flavours, and preservatives. Please contact us for more information if your specific allergy is not addressed above.

Ingredients

Daily dose (2 capsules) contains:

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose and ascorbyl palmitate.

Directions for Use

Take two capsules every day with food, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.

It’s recommended to take one capsule with breakfast and then one capsule with lunch.

If you have been taking Prenatal Trimester One with Ginger during the first 14-16 weeks of your pregnancy (or whenever morning sickness has subsided), continue on with Prenatal Trimester 2 & 3 Plus Breastfeeding for the remainder of your pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

Continue taking this pregnancy and breastfeeding vitamin until your baby is fully weaned from breastfeeding. It’s advisable to continue taking this pregnancy and breastfeeding multivitamin after the birth of your baby for the duration of your breastfeeding period, so your baby receives the nutrients they need from your breast milk.

If you fall pregnant again while breastfeeding, you can switch back to taking Prenatal Trimester One with Ginger capsules.

If you are planning another pregnancy while breastfeeding, you can take either Preconception Multi for Women or Prenatal Trimester 2 & 3 Plus Breastfeeding.

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Trimester one is a crucial time to promote health and wellness, however that can be difficult when up to 85% of women suffer from morning sickness. With Prenatal Trimester One with Ginger, you can be rest assured your unique nutrient needs are covered as well as being specially formulated in a way that provides morning sickness relief.

Clinically formulated by an experienced fertility naturopath, NaturoBest’s Prenatal Trimester One were the first in Australia to contain 500mcg of folate as Quatrefolic®, the 4th generation active folate in a daily dose.

Prenatal Trimester One with Ginger is a premium 2-in-1 iron free pregnancy vitamin.  A prenatal vitamin and morning sickness relief formula.  Specially designed for the first trimester of pregnancy.

Prenatal Trimester One with Ginger contains well-researched, high-quality ingredients to support a healthy pregnancy and foetal development.

Does not contain iron.  Iron supplementation in the first trimester may aggravate the symptoms of morning sickness.  Seek advice from your health professional if you are iron deficient.

Take one capsule two times daily with food (preferably breakfast and lunch).  For best results, take until morning sickness has subsided (usually week 14-16 of pregnancy) and continue with Prenatal Trimester 2 & 3 Plus Breastfeeding.  Take Calcium and Magnesium Plus K2 & D3 after dinner.

Provides active forms of vitamins B2, B6, B12 and folate and is free from copper.  This is an ultra-low excipient formula.

Vegan-friendly, this formula is free from animal products, dairy, egg, fish/shellfish, gluten, lactose, msg, nuts, oats and other grain derived ingredients, peanuts, sulphites, soy, sucralose, wheat, yeast, magnesium stearate, stearic acid and artificial colours, flavours and preservatives.  This prenatal vitamin is also GMO free and free from many other allergens, please contact us to find out more.

Ingredients

Daily dose (2 capsules) contains:

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose and ascorbyl palmitate

Directions for Use

Take one capsule twice daily with food (preferably breakfast and lunch) or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.

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NaturoBest’s Lactation Support provides herbs used in Western herbal medicine to boost breast milk supply and support the nervous system in breastfeeding mothers.

Breastfeeding is such a special bonding experience that you will share with your little one.  But it isn’t always an easy journey for some mama’s. Issues with breast milk supply can be frustrating for both you and your bub.

This formula contains the herb Vervain which is traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to both increase milk supply while nourishing the nervous system.  Reducing stress can greatly assist when it comes to a successful breastfeeding journey.

The ingredients in NaturoBest’s Lactation Support are traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to:

• Improve breast milk production.
• Support breastfeeding.
• Supports the nervous system in breastfeeding mothers.

NaturoBest’s Lactation Support is vegan-friendly, free from animal products, dairy, egg, fish/shellfish, gluten, lactose, msg, nuts, soy, oats and other grain derived ingredients, peanuts, sulphites, sucralose, wheat, yeast, magnesium stearate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide and other artificial colours, flavours and preservatives.

Our Lactation Support is also GMO free and free from many other allergens, please contact us to find out more. May be taken alongside Prenatal Trimester 2 & 3 Plus Breastfeeding or Calcium & Magnesium Plus K2 & D3 or Iron & Brain Support.

Ingredients

Daily dose of 2 capsules contains:

Other ingredients: calcium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate, ascorbyl palmitate, microcrystalline cellulose, colloidal anhydrous silica and maltodextrin.

Directions for use

Take one capsule twice daily.

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