Collection: Pregnancy

FAQs

• What should be avoided during pregnancy?

  Pregnancy usually comes with a whole host of safety rules, from foods to avoid while pregnant, to beauty trends to skip, to behaviours and activities you need to pass on while pregnant. You’ll often need to figure out your own risk tolerance to make an informed decision, but at the top of the list include alcohol (which increases the risk of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder), unpasteurized dairy, certain household cleaning products, and high-impact sports.

• How much Iron do I need in pregnancy?

  Your blood volume increases by up to 50% in pregnancy, and your body’s Iron demands increase along with it (Iron makes red blood cells to support oxygen flow to the fetus). Doctors recommend 26 mg of Iron daily in pregnancy, and you’ll find this research-backed dose in all of our prenatal pill packs.

• Are gummy prenatal vitamins effective?

  Gummy prenatal vitamins, like our Gentle Prenatal Gummies, can be a great way to get the nutrients you need in pregnancy if you have trouble swallowing pills or are struggling with pregnancy nausea. Read more.

• What is an ectopic pregnancy?

  An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy in which the embryo has implanted anywhere other than the uterus (like the fallopian tubes). An embryo needs the uterus to support development, and no implantation anywhere else is considered non-viable. Most ectopic pregnancies need treatment, which is either medication or, more commonly, surgery, to remove the non-viable cells. Read more.