Caring for mother and child during pregnancy
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PregVit® does not contain gluten, lactose or tartrazinePregVit® is a prescription prenatal/postpartum vitamin-mineral supplement specifically formulated for use in women prior to conception throughout pregnancy and during the postpartum/breastfeeding period. (SOGC / MOTHERISK / HEALTH CANADA recommend the supplementation of a daily multivitamin containing folic acid during the postpartum and breastfeeding period.) PregVit® was developed according to Duchesnay's highest standards of quality and research in order to reduce the iron-related maternal side effects (e.g. constipation and gastrointestinal discomfort) and to optimize the absorption of essential needed nutrients during pregnancy and breastfeeding. (e.g. iron, calcium and folic acid). Some women planning a pregnancy may be prescribed PregVit folic 5 rather than PregVit by their attending healthcare professional to help them achieve the level of folic acid they need according to their specific health status. The product information provided in this web site
is intended for residents of Canada. |
 Nutritioninpregnancy.org is dedicated to nutrition, lifestyle habits and vitamin supplementation before, during and following pregnancy >>
Women of childbearing age:"All women who could become pregnant and those who are pregnant or breastfeeding need a multivitamin containing folic acid every day. Pregnant women need to ensure that their multivitamin also contains iron. A healthcare professional can help you find the multivitamin that is right for you."Ref.: Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide - PDF (1.755 Mb) See page 5 OTHER DUCHESNAY PRODUCTS:
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The postpartum/breastfeeding period increases nutrient and energy demand on your body due to:
Therefore, staying on your daily multivitamin containing folic acid during postpartum and breastfeeding will help you keep the key nutrient levels you need to meet your increased requirements.
PregVit® and PregVit folic 5® have been certified Kosher and suitable for Passover by the Kashruth Council of Canada (COR), the largest kosher certification agency in Canada. COR has been servicing the Canadian food industry for over 50 years and now certifies over 45,000 products at over 1000 facilities across Canada and around the world. The COR symbol is trusted by consumers over the world over as it notifies them that a particular product is in full compliance with the highest kosher standards.
The Islamic Society of North America (ISNA), through its ISNA Halal Certification Agency Halal Certification, provides certification service to the Muslim communities not only in Canada and the United States, but throughout the Muslim world. ISNA Canada developed its Halal logo to be put on the packages certified by the ISNA Halal Certification Agency (HCA) to assure the Muslims that these products are processed according to the islamic laws and practices.
ISNA Halal Certification Agency (HCA) was incorporated at the federal level and was entrusted with the responsibilities of Halal Food certification being produced and manufactured in Canada and in the United States. Its primary mission is to do the necessary investigation and set up the process to give confidence to Muslim consumers that the Halal label is properly used and placed on their products.
