At gravidtid.dk, you will find a wide range of vitamins for pre-pregnancy and the best vitamins for pregnant women. Both before and during pregnancy, we recommend eating a healthy and varied diet and following the Danish Health Authority's dietary guidelines and their official recommendations for vitamins before and during pregnancy.
Dietary Supplements for Pre-Pregnancy
Before becoming pregnant, it is important to ensure that you are eating a healthy and balanced diet that meets the body's nutritional needs. Most of these needs are met through a varied diet that includes the necessary vitamins and minerals. However, there are certain dietary supplements for women that are already recommended to take before becoming pregnant.
The Danish Health Authority recommends that women consume 400 micrograms (µg) of folic acid from when they start considering pregnancy (preferably 3 months before pregnancy) and during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. A folic acid supplement can prevent congenital brain and spinal cord defects in the baby. The defects can range from minor cosmetic issues to severe disabilities or stillbirth. These can include spina bifida, which can cause serious disabilities, or underdeveloped brain.
Several studies suggest that the risk can be reduced by up to 40% by using folic acid during pregnancy.
Dietary Supplements for Fertility
At the shop, you will also find prenatal multivitamins that contain all the recommended dietary supplements for pregnant women and are recommended to take even when planning pregnancy. We have zinc, selenium, vitamin D, calcium, and iron, all of which are suitable for those who want to enhance fertility with dietary supplements.
Vitamins for Pregnant Women
The health authorities in Denmark recommend several types of vitamins during pregnancy because they have a proven positive effect. In the list below, you can see all the recommended vitamin supplements for pregnant women.
Folic Acid
The recommendation is to take 400 micrograms (µg) of folic acid daily from when you start planning pregnancy (preferably 3 months before pregnancy) until you are 12 weeks pregnant.
Vitamin D
Many Danes have low levels of vitamin D in their blood. Vitamin D promotes calcium absorption and strengthens bone development, making it an important dietary supplement for both the pregnant woman and the unborn child. The Danish Health Authority recommends a daily supplement of 10 micrograms of vitamin D throughout pregnancy.
Iron supplement
Research has shown that approximately one in five pregnant women develop iron deficiency later in pregnancy. The Danish Health Authority recommends a dosage of 40-50 mg of iron from the 10th week of pregnancy and throughout the rest of pregnancy.
Calcium
The Danish Health Authority recommends that the pregnant woman either consumes or drinks 0.5 liters of dairy products per day or takes a daily supplement of 500 mg of calcium throughout pregnancy.
Vitamin A
On the other hand, you should be careful not to consume too much vitamin A as it can harm the fetus. Pregnant women are therefore advised against eating liver and cod liver oil as they contain high levels of vitamin A. Most prenatal multivitamin supplements for pregnant women include...
Buy Your Dietary Supplements for Pre and During Pregnancy at Gravidtid.dk
At gravidtid.dk, you will find a wide selection of dietary supplements for women. We ship orders seven days a week and offer fast, discreet delivery and free shipping on purchases over 150 kroner
