A healthy, balanced diet is strongly recommended before, during, and after pregnancy. Good nutrition and appropriate weight gain can improve pregnancy outcomes. However, pregnancy and lactation create extra nutritional demands, so even when choosing nutritious foods, it can be difficult to get enough of all the essential nutrients we need from our diet alone.
To meet these needs, OneChoice has developed a vegan-friendly Prenatal Support formula that combines all the essential vitamins, minerals, and vegan-friendly omega-3 fatty acids in their most tissue-ready and absorbable forms for optimal utilization. Our product contains the purest and safest possible ingredients without the additives often found in mainstream prenatal supplements.*
The most important micronutrient for the development of baby’s eyes. It’s also important for their immunity, internal organ development, as well as healthy bones and skin cell production. It additionally helps to develop the millions of tiny air sacs, called alveoli, in baby’s lungs. These allow oxygen to transfer into the blood, and carbon dioxide to transfer back out. We use vitamin A in the form of plant-derived beta-carotene. This is the safest form of vitamin A, as beta-carotene is converted to vitamin A in the body on an “as required” basis.*
Supports the development of baby’s bones, teeth, and muscles, due to its role in regulating the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body. Vitamin D is also essential in supporting immune function and healthy cell division. We use vitamin D3 that is naturally extracted from Reindeer Lichen, providing a highly bioavailable source of vitamin D3 without the need for any animal ingredients. Hence, our product is suitable for vegans and vegetarians. Reindeer Lichen raw materials are collected using an environmentally friendly and sustainable method to ensure a smaller carbon footprint.*
Essential for blood clotting and helping wounds to heal properly. Vitamin K is also needed for healthy bone development and protein formation in the liver.
We use a combination of vitamin K1 (phylloquinone), which has a vital role in coagulating blood and helping wounds to heal properly, and vitamin K2 (menaquinone-7), which is essential for healthy bones and preventing calcification.*
Not only does it boost mom’s immune system and reduce the risk of suffering from iron deficiency anemia in pregnancy, but vitamin C is also key to baby’s physical development as it:*
Essential nutrient with antioxidant properties that helps protect cells from free radicals and oxidative stress. Cells develop and grow rapidly during pregnancy and vitamin E plays a vital role in protecting developing baby from free radicals. Vitamin E helps create and maintain red blood cells, blood vessels, eyes, and skin, and strengthens the immune system. It is also essential for preventing blood clots from occurring. We use natural vitamin E derived from sunflowers.*
Essential during pregnancy because it supports baby’s brain development and enables mom and the baby to convert carbohydrates into energy. It is also essential for proper nerve, muscle, and heart function for both mother and baby.
Essential for baby’s growth, good vision, and healthy skin as well as baby’s muscles, bones, and nerve development. We use vitamin B2 in its activated riboflavin-5’-phosphate form.*
Important for baby’s brain development, cell signaling, as well as making and repairing DNA. Moms need vitamin B3 too as it helps their metabolism to give them more energy and keep their nervous system, mucus membranes, and skin healthy. We use vitamin B3 in the form of inositol hexanicotinate, which is a safer version of vitamin B3 that does not cause flushing or any of the other side effects of regular niacin.
Vitamin B5 (or pantothenic acid) helps mom’s body convert and metabolize fats, proteins, and carbohydrates into energy. It also improves mom’s mood by aiding in the release of stress-relieving hormones. However, it is probably best known for its ability to help prevent and reduce pregnancy-related muscle cramps, including those horrible leg cramps. Vitamin B5 also helps with the growth and development of a growing baby.
Vital for the development of baby’s nervous system and brain throughout each week of mom’s pregnancy. It also boosts immune system function by stimulating the production of antibodies, and may reduce the risk of anemia during pregnancy and after delivery by helping with the formation of new red blood cells in addition to reducing the risk of gestational diabetes by regulating blood sugar levels.
It can also help to alleviate nausea and vomiting, which are perhaps two of the very worst early side effects of pregnancy. Some findings also suggest that vitamin B6 might play a role in the prevention of preeclampsia and possibly preterm birth. We use vitamin B6 in its biologically activated form, pyridoxal 5’-phosphate (P5P), which has great potency and bioavailability compared to regular pyridoxine.*
Essential role in the formulation of baby’s neural tube in the very early weeks of pregnancy. The neural tube later develops into the brain and spine. The proper amount of folate reduces the risk of birth defects. Moreover, folate is responsible for helping to produce red blood cells, which are important for both mom and the growing baby. Folate has also been shown to reduce the risk of preeclampsia during pregnancy.
We use folate as glucosamine salt of (6S)-5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF) which is structurally analogous to the reduced and active form of folic acid that completely bypasses the “damaged” MTHFR conversion step that can be seen in a lot of people and delivers a “finished” folate the body can immediately use without any kind of metabolization.*
Together with folate, vitamin B12 works to produce DNA and red blood cells, and is essential for baby’s neural tube formation, and brain and spine development. It is also needed to maintain the normal central nervous system and neurological functions by regulating the synthesis of myelin and fatty acids.
Moms need it too as it helps improve energy, mood, and stress levels by aiding the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins. We use vitamin B12 as methylcobalamin, which has a high absorption rate.*
Important for baby’s embryonic growth and aids the rapid division of cells for DNA replication. It is also required for metabolizing glucose and amino acids, helping to regulate blood sugar levels and giving pregnant moms more energy. It can also reduce the risk of gestational diabetes.
Critical for embryonic development, in particular brain and spinal cord development. Low choline levels have been associated with an increased risk of neural tube defects independent of folate intake. Choline is also needed to produce acetylcholine, an important neurotransmitter for memory, mood, cognition, muscle control, and other brain and nervous system functions, making it perfect for both mom and the baby. We use a highly bioavailable source of choline in the form of choline bitartrate.
Helps decrease the level of sugar in the blood and can help relieve the symptoms of insulin resistance in disorders such as gestational diabetes mellitus. Inositol is also important for embryonic development. It plays a role in the closure of the neural tube and can reduce the risk of neural tube defects when given together with folate. We are using myo-inositol because 99% of inositol in nature is present in that form and because most of the studies proved its efficacy in that form.*
Helps the baby build strong teeth and bones. A magnesium deficiency status during pregnancy may interfere with fetal growth and development and may favor premature labor.
Pregnant women are especially susceptible to a magnesium deficiency. Supplementing magnesium while pregnant may help reduce some pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia, low preterm weight, and low birth weight and may reduce the risk of stillbirth.*
We use magnesium in the form of magnesium bisglycinate (magnesium bound with glycine, a non-essential amino acid). This is one of the most bioavailable and absorbable forms of magnesium, and also the least likely to induce gut issues and diarrhea.*
Helps baby grow a healthy heart, nerves, and muscles, as well as develop a normal heart rhythm and blood-clotting abilities. Developing baby needs calcium to build strong bones and teeth. Calcium supplementation during pregnancy can also reduce the risk of hypertension and preeclampsia. We use calcium in the form of calcium chelate, which has perfect bioavailability and does not cause any gas or acid reflux. It can maintain serum calcium levels for a much longer period of time than other forms of calcium.*
The iron demands of pregnancy and lactation are particularly pronounced due to the increased blood volume, demands of the developing fetus and placenta, and blood loss around the time of delivery. Mom’s body uses so much iron to make more blood to supply oxygen to the baby. If mom does not have enough iron stores or get enough iron during pregnancy, she could develop iron deficiency anemia. We use iron in the form of ferrous bisglycinate. Compared to inorganic iron supplements, ferrous bisglycinate has greater bioavailability and does not cause any gastric upset.*
Helps regulate the immune system and thyroid function. Selenium is also essential for reproduction and DNA production. Its deficiency in pregnant women can lead to an increase in fetal growth restriction, hypoxia (low oxygen levels delivered to the fetus), increased risk of miscarriage, and damage to the nervous and immune system of the fetus. We use selenium in the highly bioavailable form of L-selenomethionine, which has superior absorption rates compared with other forms of selenium.*
Essential in the construction of baby’s cells and DNA. It’s needed for cell division and tissue growth, supporting normal development as baby grows.
We use zinc picolinate as a source of zinc. It is an organic complex made of premium-grade zinc and picolinic acid. The combination of these two ingredients leads to increased bioavailability and allows the many benefits of zinc to be more readily active in the body.*
Getting enough iodine while pregnant ensures the fetal thyroid develops properly. The thyroid hormone is needed for normal brain development and continues to support baby’s brain and body after birth. Iodine helps the development of coordination, alertness, and the five senses of sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. For this reason, it is important that moms get enough iodine before conception, during pregnancy, and while breastfeeding. We use iodine in the form of potassium iodide. According to researchers, potassium iodide is the best way to ensure that prenatal vitamins given to expectant mothers contain the 150 µg of supplemental daily iodine recommended by the American Thyroid Association.*
Copper requirements are increased during pregnancy, and suboptimal supply may have adverse effects on developing tissues and organ systems including the baby’s heart, lungs, skin, bones, and immune system. It is also essential for forming red blood cells. We use copper in the form of copper chelate, a highly bioavailable copper form*
Plays an important role in helping form bone and cartilage in the developing baby’s body. It also helps protect cells from damage and activates the enzymes that play a role in the metabolism of carbohydrates, amino acids, and cholesterol, which is imperative for the growth of the unborn baby. We use manganese as an organic manganese citrate, which has a high absorption rate and bioavailability.*
Omega-3 fatty acids (docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)) are known to be critically important building blocks for the developing fetal brain and retina of the eyes. Omega-3 fatty acids help support healthy labor and delivery outcomes. They have also been known to support a healthy mood and well-being in the postpartum period. We use Algae oil derived from Schizochytrium sp. microalgae, a sustainable, vegan-friendly solution naturally rich in the omega-3s DHA and EPA. It is a great alternative to fish oil for those who are vegetarian, vegan, or who just prefer not to consume fish products.*
| Serving Size 1 Capsule Servings Per Container 30 |
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| Amount Per Serving | %DV for Pregnant/ Lactating Women |
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| Vitamin A (as beta carotene) | 650 mcg | 50% | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vitamin C (as calcium ascorbate) | 75 mg | 63% | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol from lichen) | 25 mcg (1000 IU) | 167% | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate) | 15 mg | 79% | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vitamin K1 (as phylloquinone) | 40 mcg | 44% | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) (as thiamin hydrochloride) | 1.4 mg | 100% | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) (as riboflavin 5’-phosphate) | 1.4 mg | 88% | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) (as inositol hexaniacinate) | 7.5 mg | 42% | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxal-5-phosphate) | 2 mg | 100% | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Folate (as glucosamine salt of 5-MTHF) | 800 mcg DFE | 133% | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin and adenosylcobalamin) | 8 mcg | 286% | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Biotin | 35 mcg | 100% | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) (as calcium pantothenate) | 6 mg | 86% | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Choline (as choline bitartrate) | 22.5 mg | 4% | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Calcium (calcium chelate) | 90 mg | 7% | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Iron (iron bisglycinate) | 18 mg | 67% | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Iodine (as potassium iodide) | 150 mcg | 52% | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Magnesium (as magnesium bisglycinate) | 40 mg | 10% | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Zinc (as zinc picolinate) | 11 mg | 85% | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selenium (as L-selenomethionine) | 35 mcg | 50% | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Copper (as copper chelate) | 1 mg | 77% | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Manganese (as manganese bisglycinate) | 2 mg | 77% | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid) (from microalgae Schizochytrium sp.) |
250 mg | † |
| EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid) (from microalgae Schizochytrium sp.) | 50 mg | † |
| Vitamin K2 (as menaquinone-7) | 50 mcg | † |
| Inositol (as inositol hexaphosphate and inositol hexaniacinate) | 10 mg | † |
| † Daily Value (DIV) not established |
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