Q&A About PreNexa® Prenatal Vitamins
The importance of folic acid and essential vitamins
Q: How important is folic acid during my pregnancy?
A: Very. Consuming at least 400 mcg/day of folic acid before conception and 600 mcg/day during early pregnancy reduces the risk of neural tube defects such as spina bifida.7
Q: What vitamins and minerals does NEW PreNexa® prenatal vitamins contain?
A: Here’s a look at the vitamins and key nutrients in PreNexa® prenatal vitamins.1
Folic acid 1.25 mg Plant-based DHA 300 mg Docusate sodium 55 mg Vitamin C 28 mg Calcium 160 mg Iron 27 mg Vitamin D3 400 IU Vitamin E 30 IU Vitamin B6 25 mg
Q: Why is vitamin B6 important?
A: PreNexa® prenatal vitamins are an additional source of vitamin B6, which may be helpful in alleviating nausea and vomiting.20
Q: Why do I need docusate sodium?
A: Because irregularity is common during pregnancy, PreNexa® prenatal vitamins contain docusate sodium—a gentle stool softener—for added comfort.1
Q: With so many DHA prenatal vitamins on the market, how do I know which one is right for me?
A: The chart below may help you make an informed decision based on your particular needs and preferences.1,3,21,24,32-34
Prenatal
VitaminDHA
Source≥300 mg DHA All-in-one Capsule Docusate Stool Softener Convenient Bottle CitraNatal® Harmony™ Plant ✓ ✓ ✓ Prenate® Essential™ Fish ✓ ✓ PreNexa® Plant ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Gesticare® DHA Plant Duet® DHA Complete Fish Neevo® DHA Plant ✓ ✓ Natelle® One Plant ✓ ✓
Q: Is DHA recommended for pregnant women?
A: Yes. Since many women do not consume the amount of DHA recommended by many experts through diet alone, a prescription prenatal vitamin may be what mom and baby need to help ensure her daily DHA intake is ≥200 to 300 mg during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.9,13,14 In fact, the March of Dimes® recommends that pregnant women consume at least 200 mg of DHA every day.23
