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.”* 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. Suggested Use:Take 3 capsules daily or as recommended by your health professional. Serving Size: 3 CapsulesAmount Per ServingBiotin ... 50mcgBoron ... 1mg(Glycinate Complex)Calcium ... 90mg(Citrate)Calcium ... 90mg(Malate)Choline ... 110mg(Citrate)Chromium ... 100mcg(Nicotinate Glycinate)Copper ... 2mg(Bisglycinate)Folate ... 1.7mg DFE(L-5-MTHF)Iodine ... 150mcg(Potassium Iodide)Iron ... 45mg(Bisglycinate)Magnesium ... 45mg(Citrate)Magnesium ... 45mg(Malate)Manganese ... 5mg(Bisglycinate Chelate)Selenium ... 50mcg(Selenomethionine)Vitamin A ... 450mcg(Beta carotene)Vitamin A ... 600mcg(Palmitate)Vitamin B1 ... 5mg(Thiamin)Vitamin B12 ... 200mcg(Methylcobalamin)Vitamin B2 ... 5mg(Riboflavin 5'-Phosphate Sodium)Vitamin B3 ... 30mg(Niacinamide)Vitamin B5 ...18mg(Pantothenic Acid)Vitamin B6 ...12mg(Pyridoxal 5'-Phosphate)Vitamin C ... 150mg(Ascorbic Acid)Vitamin D3 (1,000 IU) ... 25mcgVitamin E ... 33.5mg(d-Alpha-Tocopheryl)Vitamin K ... 100mcg(as Vitamin K1)Zinc ... 25mg(Bisglycinate Chelate)Other Ingredients: Hypromellose (derived from cellullse) capsule, Calcium Laurate.Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Soy Free. ALLERGY WARNINGThis product is contraindicated in an individual with a history of hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients. Iodine may occasionally cause an allergic reaction in some individuals. PREGNANCYIf pregnant, consult your health professional before using this product. INTERACTIONSAs vitamin K interferes with the effect of anticoagulant drugs (like Coumadin), the concurrent use of these agents should be avoided. 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF) supplementation is not recommended concurrent with methotrexate cancer therapy, as it can interfere with methotrexate's anti-neoplastic activity; however, this folate source has not been shown to interfere with the anti-inflammatory activity of methotrexate. An individual taking methotrexate for psoriasis or rheumatoid arthritis can safely take a supplement containing folate. ADDITIONAL WARNINGSAccidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under six. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately. Vitamin C can cause diarrhea in some individuals in large doses, which can vary from person to person and resolves when the amount is reduced.