Pregnancy & Breast-Feeding Gold
Pregnancy & Breast-Feeding Gold


Overview

Blackmores Pregnancy & Breast-Feeding Gold provides an ideal daily dose of 20 important nutrients for mother and baby including folic acid, iodine and vitamin D3. With omega-3 DHA to support baby’s brain, eyesight and nervous system development and a lower constipation iron.

Why use

Blackmores Pregnancy & Breast-Feeding Gold Provides 20 important nutrients in total including a daily dose of:
  • 500 microgram of folic acid which, if taken daily for one month before conception and during pregnancy, may reduce the risk of having a child with spina bifida/neural tube defects
  • 150 microgram of iodine for baby's brain, visual motor skills and hearing development. Iodine supports the development of normal intelligence and IQ
  • Lower constipation iron
  • Odourless and concentrated fish oil, rich in DHA for baby's brain, eyesight and nervous system development

The Blackmores difference

All nutrients are important during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The following provides additional information on some special nutrients important during pregnancy and breastfeeding, that are in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Gold.

Folic acid – According to guidelines in Australia* this product contains 500 micrograms of folic acid, as it is recommended that women of childbearing age take 400-500 μg of folic acid per day for at least one month before pregnancy and for the first 3 months of pregnancy.  

*Guidelines for preventive activities in general practice, 8th edn. East Melbourne: Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, 2012.

Iodine - Requirement for iodine is increased during the whole pregnancy, especially the first 20 weeks.
Australian women are typically not receiving enough iodine. The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) recommends that pregnant and breast-feeding women take an iodine supplement containing 150 microgram* daily.

*NHMRC Public Statement: Iodine supplementation for pregnant and breastfeeding women. NHMRC, 2010.

Iron - Approximately one quarter of pregnant women report getting constipated when taking high doses of supplemental iron. That is why Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Gold contains a low-constipation, low-nausea, gentle on the tummy form of iron.

Omega-3 fatty acids - During pregnancy there can be an increased sensitivity to tastes, especially in the first trimester. Odourless fish oil means pregnant women can get the benefits of omega-3s without the fishy aftertaste. 

Vitamin D - Vitamin D supports the development of healthy bones and teeth. A review of nutrient intakes in pregnant Australian women suggested that dietary intakes were below recommended levels for vitamin D, while surveys of Australian neonates have shown approximately 40-57% of neonates have insufficient vitamin D levels 

B group vitamins - B vitamins support cellular energy production, with vitamins B1, B2, B3, and B5 all involved in cellular energy production. Vitamins B2 and B12 help the body use folic acid.

Zinc, vitamins C & D and betacarotene for immune health support.

Visit the Blackmores Health hub for articles, advice and tips for wellbeing during pregnancy & preconception

Active ingredients per capsule

Dosage

Adults – Take 2 capsules, once a day, or as professionally prescribed. Take with food.

Warnings

  • Always read the label
  • Follow the directions for use
  • Supplements may only be of assistance if dietary intake is inadequate
  • Contains sulfites
  • Do not exceed the stated dose of folic acid. If you have had a baby with a neural tube defect / spina bifida, seek medical advice
  • This product contains selenium which is toxic in high doses. A daily dose of 150 microgram for adults of selenium from dietary supplements should not be exceeded
  • If you have any pre-existing conditions, or are on any medications always talk to your health professional before use
  • Some products should be ceased at least two weeks before any elective surgery, please confirm with your health professional

Physical description

Oblong, opaque brown capsule

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I have purchased blackmores pregnancy & breast feeding gold for the daily use of my wife,while she is now in the second trimester of pregnancy. I wonder if extra DHA is necessary for her.or it would be too much DHA intake for her if she takes both BM pregnancy gold and DHA capsule .
Hello.. I wonder why there is Blackmores Pregnancy & Breast Feeding Advanced. What is the differences between the Gold and the Advanced?
Hello, last year i have two bottle of Blackmores Pregnancy & Breast feeding Gold from my friends in Austrilia as gift, but because i am not pregnat, so i didn't take them, now when i check the package, i found that the medicine has been expired on 18/03/16. Because i have not openned the box, so i am wondering if i can still take the medicion or not? Waiting for your reply and thank you very much!
I have sent a few photos of the product to advice@blackmores.com.au, but nobody answer me.
I bought one bottle of Pregnancy & Breast-Feeding Gold on the net from China. So would you like to help me to check if the bottle blackmores is authentic? The batch No. is:275050, and EXP.18/03/17. Thank you very much.
Hi, would you like to help me to check if the bottle blackmores is authentic? the batch No. is:277117, and EXP.22/10/17.I should be very careful because I am pregnant. Thank you very much.
Hi, can you please tell me how long before I plan to try for a baby should I start taking pregnancy & breastfeeding gold vitamins? Also how far in to my pregnancy should I continue to take it? Thank you.
Hello, I live in Thailand and my wife is 20 weeks pregnant. I was looking for good prenatal vitamins and they sold me 9 plus formula calcium. And Omega Me. You don't have Pregnancy gold here in Thailand for some reason... When my wife read the bottles she says pregnant women can't drink these... Yet there is a picture of a pregnant woman on the bottle?!? What are we supposed to do now? Pregnancy Gold version says 2 times a day, 9 plus formula says 1, I checked the recommended intakes 1 dose per day doesn't cover it!.... Please help us, what are the doses of these two medicines?? Are they good for pregnant women or not??? WHY do you sell a discountinued subpar prenatal in Thailand and not the Gold one??? Need your answer quickly... many thanks
Hi, the Blackmores Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Gold supplement says to "take 2 tablets a day with meals" can those 2 tablets be taken together? Such as taking 2 tablets together at dinner time instead of taking 1 tablet at lunch and then 1 tablet again at dinner time?