Pregnancy is an amazing journey, but one that places huge demands on the body that can take their toll. To support baby’s ongoing needs in the womb, certain nutrients are recommended at every stage of pregnancy.¹

Many women know about the importance of folic acid in early pregnancy – taking it in the first three months is essential in reducing the risk of neural tube defects, such as spina bifida.² In reality however, the need for additional nutrients doesn’t cease after the first trimester.

In fact, the body’s demand for certain nutrients, especially folic acid, increases throughout pregnancy up until your baby reaches maximum
foetal growth.¹

FOLIC ACID FOR EVERY STAGE OF PREGNANCY
Healthy cells depend on the continued and proper replication of our DNA, and folate (folic acid) plays an important role in that process.³ In pregnancy however, as your baby grows, the rate of folate breakdown in your body actually increases and peaks in the third trimester, which raises your risk of a folate deficiency.³
To compensate for the accelerated breakdown of folate and assist both yours and baby’s normal cell function, extra folic acid is needed throughout pregnancy.

OTHER VITAMINS ARE ESSENTIAL TOO
Folic acid alone isn’t all that your growing baby needs. In fact, the likes of vitamins B12 and B6 can help folic acid carry out its functions more effectively.³ And of course extra iron and Vitamin C play an essential role in maintaining energy levels and preventing fatigue.

The graph below shows the significant nutrient increases recommended by the Ministry of Health.





ELEVIT MEETS MINISTRY OF HEALTH RECOMMENDATIONS
Elevit is a pregnancy supplement delivering the essential nutrients your baby will need, meeting the Ministry of Health’s recommended standards.

Elevit contains 800mcg of folic acid and is the only pregnancy supplement clinically proven to reduce the risk of neural tube defects by 92%.²

Elevit also contains 60mg of iron to help combat fatigue and prevent dietary iron deficiency. It also contains zinc, vitamin C, calcium, B6, B12 and other essential nutrients – all in a once-daily tablet.

TAKE ELEVIT WHEN YOU START TRYING
To help prevent neural tube defects, Elevit should be taken daily as soon as you start trying for a baby and for the first three months of pregnancy. It is also useful throughout pregnancy to meet your baby’s continued nutrient needs.

Your baby’s life begins inside you – Elevit can help make his journey and yours an easier one, offering a better start to life.

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pregnant & breastfeeding women: a background paper.  Ministry of Health 2006. 2. Czeizel Ae & Dudas I.  NEJM 1992; 327: 1832-5. 3. Higgins JR et al.  Br J Obstet Gynaecol 2000; 107(9): 1149-54. Elevit tablets are a Pharmacy Medicine. Medicines have benefits and some may have risks. Always read the label and use strictly as directed. Supplementary to and not a replacement for a balanced diet. Multivitamins and mineral formulation. Visit www.medsafe.co.nz for Elevit consumer medicine information. The New Zealand formulation of Elevit is the same as that used in the Czeizel study except it does not contain Vitamin A. 
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