Description:

Pregnacare New Mum is a postnatal dietary supplement from Vitabiotics, designed specifically for new mothers in the months following childbirth. It helps support recovery, reduce tiredness and fatigue, maintain normal hair and skin health (which can change post-pregnancy), and provide essential nutrients to safeguard intake after pregnancy.

Prescription:

• No, it is an over-the-counter dietary supplement (not a prescription medication).

Therapeutic Category:

• Postnatal multivitamin and mineral supplement / Nutritional support for new mothers.

Active Ingredients/Composition:

• A blend of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and specialist ingredients like marine collagen, grape seed extract, citrus bioflavonoids, Co-Q10, L-cysteine, L-methionine, and silica. (Full list includes sources from fish/soy in some cases; always check label for allergens.)

Vitamins (key amounts often per daily dose of 2 tablets):

• Vitamin D3 (10 µg)
• Vitamin E (40 mg)
• Vitamin C (80 mg)
• Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
• Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
• Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
• Vitamin B6
• Folic Acid (400 µg)
• Vitamin B12 (20 µg)
• Biotin (150 µg)
• Pantothenic Acid
• Plus Betacarotene (natural source)

Minerals (key amounts often per daily dose of 2 tablets):

• Calcium (400 mg)
• Iron (14 mg)
• Magnesium
• Zinc (15 mg)
• Iodine
• Selenium
• Copper
• Manganese
• Chromium

Variant:

• Standard Pregnacare New Mum tablets (there may be regional variations, but this is the primary postnatal formula focused on hair, skin, energy, and recovery; distinct from Pregnacare Breast-feeding or other lines).

Consume Type:

• Oral tablets (swallow with water; not chewable).

Directions/Usage:

• Take two tablets per day with your main meal. Swallow with water or a cold drink. Do not chew. Take only on a full stomach. You can start at any point after childbirth and continue as needed (suitable during breastfeeding). Do not exceed the recommended intake.

Common Side Effects:

• Generally well-tolerated with no specific common side effects reported for this product when taken as directed. As with any multivitamin/mineral supplement, mild gastrointestinal discomfort (e.g., bloating, indigestion, or constipation) may occur in some individuals, often due to iron content. Discontinue and consult a healthcare professional if adverse effects occur.

Package Type:

• Typically blister packs

Storage Advice:

• Store in a cool, dry place below 25°C, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

Safety Advice:

• Food supplements are not a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use if you have any medical conditions, are taking other medications, or have allergies (contains marine collagen from fish and vitamin E from soy). Not recommended for children or men. Do not exceed recommended dose. If pregnant again or planning pregnancy, seek advice (though formulated for postnatal use).

Product Substitutes:

• Other postnatal multivitamins such as Pregnacare Breast-feeding (from same brand, with added Omega-3), Centrum Post-Pregnancy, Seven Seas Pregnancy & Breastfeeding, or general women’s multivitamins with iron, biotin, and zinc. Always compare compositions and consult a professional.

Manufacturer/Marketer:

• Vitabiotics Ltd.

Country of Origin:

• United Kingdom.