Pre-conception, pregnancy, and nursing are critical times to optimize a mother’s health and nutrition, which is important for both for mom and baby. Overall nutritional and caloric needs greatly increase during this time. However, it is often difficult for a woman to fulfill her daily nutrient needs through diet alone. Thorne’s Basic Prenatal is specifically formulated with the special needs of conception, pregnancy, and breastfeeding in mind.* Our formula contains well-absorbed, tissue-ready vitamins and minerals that are gentle on the stomach and non-constipating.*Benefits of Thorne’s Basic Prenatal at each stage:Pre-Conception Daily multi-vitamin/mineral support for a woman of childbearing age. Provides beneficial nutrients that are important from the moment of conception. First Trimester Folate facilitates healthy brain and spinal cord development.* Basic Prenatal includes the bioactive form of folate – 5-MTHF. Vitamins C, B6, and K have been shown to benefit “morning sickness.”* Choline supports development of baby’s brain and nervous system.* Second Trimester Contains the well-absorbed and well-researched iron bisglycinate to meet a pregnant woman’s increased need for iron. Third Trimester Provides the extra nutrients needed for continued healthy fetal development and to prepare mom and baby for birth.* After Pregnancy through Nursing Nutritional support for increased demand for calcium and vitamin D in the diet.