Every stage of childbirth places significant demands on a woman"s body - from preconception, through each stage of pregnancy, birth, recovery, lactation, breastfeeding, and beyond. It is essential that mothers-to-be make sure they are prepared for this wonderful, but demanding time. The Government"s Chief Medical Officer advises that all women planning a pregnancy should take 400ug of folic acid supplement daily from the start of trying to conceive until the 12th week of pregnancy. Folic acid is required for the proper development of the baby"s neural system. Our Pregnancy supplement contains a carefully calculated spectrum of nutrients designed to provide nutritional support from conception to the day you finish breast feeding. Each tablet gives you the precise daily amount of folic acid recommended, as well as important easily absorbed, vitamin E. There is also iron, vitamin B complex, zinc and a range of antioxidants to safeguard the nutrient intake of both the mother and developing baby.