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Nutritional Supplement Guide – Pregnancy Sickness

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Nutritional Supplement Guide – Pregnancy Sickness

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About Morning Sickness

Morning sickness is the most common symptom of pregnancy, affecting up to 9 out of 10 women, but it can occur at any time of day. If you’re not exactly blooming in the first few weeks of pregnancy, you’re not alone! Rarely, the nausea and vomiting can be very severe (Hyperemesis Gravidarum) and 1 in 100-150 women will be admitted to hospital with the condition. If you have been unable to keep anything down for 24 hours, if your urine is dark you are passing urine less than every 8 hours (indicating dehydration), if you feel feverish or faint, or are vomiting blood you should call your doctor straight away. It’s very important to continue to take folic acid even if you feel sick. A one-a-day multivitamin is an easy way to take this together with other vitamins and minerals.

Recommended supplements

We have specially developed multivitamin/mineral supplements for each trimester so that your body gets the nutrients it most needs during each of these specific stages of pregnancy. We would also recommend that you boost your intake of Omega 3 DHA which has an important role to play in the development of the foetus. This will also help maintain your own levels of Omega 3 which are taken by your growing baby.

First trimester:

Vital Essence 1
Vital DHA

Second trimester:

Vital Essence 2
Vital DHA

Third trimester:

Vital Essence 3
Vital DHA

Recommended tests

Vitamin D

Vitamin D plays many crucial roles during pregnancy for both mother and baby. Many people have sub-optimal levels. We recommend testing to find this out as the standard recommended supplement dose for pregnancy may not be enough to correct a deficiency.

Vitamin D test kit

Also recommended

Nutrition consultation

The first trimester is often the time that you feel most tired and nauseous, but these issues can often be addressed through appropriate nutrition. Good nutrition is particularly important during the first trimester when your baby is developing and when the risk of miscarriage is at its highest, so mums-to-be are often anxious if they are not able to eat as healthily as they would like at this time. Our nutritionists can also provide you with the reassurance you need to allay any unnecessary concerns, and advise you on how best to support your body’s reserves and your baby’s nutritional requirements during the rest of your pregnancy, when the nausea subsides.

Consultations last 60 minutes and can be carried out in person or by Skype. If you want to come as a couple we also offer a 90 minute consultation.

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Further Resources

If you would like more advice and guidance on Pregnancy then Zita West’s Your ‘Pregnancy Companion’ is an invaluable resource to keep with you.

Zita West pregnancy Companion

Why Zita West Supplements?

There is lots of evidence that shows nutrition can directly impact your fertility health, not only for conception, but also for your baby’s development, from before birth and throughout breastfeeding. Good nutrition is important for healthy eggs and sperm, so taking nutritional supplements can be particularly beneficial while trying to conceive.

There is lots of information about nutrition and taking supplements to boost fertility in our blog, or if you would like more in-depth information about how nutrition affects fertility and how you can adjust your diet to improve your chances of conceiving, take a look at our Nutrition and Lifestyle Assessments with our specialist fertility Nutritionists. Before taking any nutritional supplements, speak with your doctor or clinical team.

Zita West fertility supplements

If you decide to take nutritional supplements to boost your fertility, Zita West has developed a comprehensive range of supplements for fertility, pregnancy and post-natal health based on her extensive work with thousands of couples and the latest scientific research. Find out more about the Zita West Supplements here.

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