+mum Vegan Prenatal Vitamins

There are three stages of health for which it is important to take a vegan prenatal vitamin:

1. Preconception

Some of the most important growth for your baby occurs in the first month of pregnancy, often before you even know you are pregnant. This is why obstetric gynaecologists recommend that you start taking a prenatal vitamin several months before you actively try to conceive. For the entire preconception period, we recommend our +fertimen food supplement, which contains all the nutrients you need to prepare for and start pregnancy.

2. Pregnancy

Gynaecologists and obstetricians recommend taking a prenatal vitamin every day during pregnancy. In addition to a balanced diet, +mum capsules will provide you and your baby with the nutrients needed for a healthy pregnancy. We therefore advise you to take the +mum food supplement as soon as your pregnancy is confirmed.

3. Breast-feeding and post-partum

Your body needs even higher quantities of certain vitamins and nutrients during breast-feeding. That’s why taking +mum can provide you with the folates and vitamin C you need to support your body while it supports your baby. For the entire breastfeeding and post-partum period, we recommend taking our +mum food supplement.

Our +mum food supplement has been carefully developed based on studies that reflect the latest research in prenatal nutrition. The development of the formula was led by our certified gynaecologist and obstetrician, Dr Alexandra Fischer-Stoca.

To guarantee optimum impact, the dosage of each ingredient has been meticulously calculated on the basis of the latest prenatal research data.

Prenatal +mum capsules are formulated with premium quality, highly bioavailable ingredients, including key vitamins and nutrients for maximum efficacy and potency. These include folate 5-MTHF, chelated iron bisglycinate and vegan-sourced Vita algen vitamin D3.

Quatrefolic® is the patented form of 5-MTHF folate, the only form that is biologically active and directly usable by the body. Unlike conventional folic acid, it does not require conversion by the MTHFR enzyme, even in people with the MTHFR genetic mutation (up to 25% of the population, particularly the 677TT variant).

With Quatrefolic®, you are guaranteed maximum bioavailability, rapid and complete absorption, and optimal efficacy, whether or not you have the MTHFR mutation.

While most prenatals use vitamin D from lamb’s wool, our vitamin D is carefully extracted from seaweed to provide an easily absorbable vegan form of vitamin D3. Vitamin D can reduce the risk of pre-eclampsia, low birth weight and premature birth.

When selecting a form of iron for our +mum dietary supplement, we chose ferrous bisglycinate for its high bioavailability and gastrointestinal tolerance.

It is a neutral molecule that does not break down in gastric acid – it is delivered intact to the intestine, where it is easily absorbed. Other types of iron have low bioavailability and often produce unpleasant gastrointestinal side effects, such as nausea, constipation and stomach upset. In addition, ferrous bisglycinate is easier to absorb and less likely to block the absorption of other nutrients, such as vitamin E and calcium.

Iron is the basic carrier of oxygen in the blood in the form of haemoglobin and the facilitator of oxygen storage in the muscles in the form of myoglobin. Pregnant women need two to three times more iron than non-pregnant women. Iron supplementation during pregnancy protects against pregnancy-induced anaemia, a condition in which you don’t have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen around your body. Some studies have shown that anaemia during pregnancy increases the risk of haemorrhage in the mother and the likelihood of having a low-birth-weight baby. Research on children with iron deficiency anaemia has shown an increased risk of neurocognitive development problems.

Yes, it is generally recommended that women of child-bearing age take a prenatal food supplement if they are not trying to prevent pregnancy, are planning a pregnancy in the near future, are trying to get pregnant, are pregnant or are breast-feeding. This recommendation stems from the fact that up to 45% of pregnancies are unintended. What’s more, many of these pregnancies go undetected for the first four to six weeks, which is a vital period for organ development, especially for the baby’s brain and spinal cord. If you’re not trying to prevent pregnancy, if you’re planning a pregnancy in the near future, if you’re trying to get pregnant, we advise you to take our +ferti food supplement. Once your pregnancy is confirmed, we advise you to take our +mum food supplement.

Every day: take 2 capsules a day, either in a single dose or one in the morning and one in the evening.

It’s up to you! We find it easier to remember when you take them all at once. But some people prefer to take one in the morning and the rest at bedtime.

We do not recommend doubling your vitamin intake, as increasing the quantity of certain vitamins can be dangerous. In general, doctors recommend increasing folate intake in the case of twins. Please consult your doctor for the recommended values. If you have a history of epileptic seizures and are taking anticonvulsants, or if you have had a baby with a neural tube defect, talk to your doctor about increasing your folate intake.

Above all, we believe in confidentiality. Your Plusbaby supplements are delivered in a plain envelope, with no reference to Plusbaby. The envelope is small enough to fit in a letterbox slot, and no signature is required.

Whether you’re trying to conceive and want peace of mind, take out a Plusbaby subscription for optimum convenience. You can cancel or interrupt your subscription at any time.

We recommend taking the +mum capsules with a meal for better absorption and digestive comfort. You are completely free to choose the meal(s) that suit you best: breakfast, lunch or dinner.

The recommended dosage is 2 +mum capsules per day for all our Plusbaby products (unless otherwise indicated on the label).

Yes, absolutely. Our +mum capsules can be taken with milk, yoghurt or any other food without any problem.

Yes, our formulas are designed for continuous daily use, even over several years, without the need for breaks.

No, we do not recommend taking them at the same time. +mum is specially formulated to optimise fertility and support the desire to become pregnant: it should be taken as soon as you start trying for a baby. Once pregnancy is confirmed (positive test), it is best to stop taking +fertiwomen and switch to +fertiwomen Inositol, which provides the specific nutrients necessary for the baby’s proper development (particularly iron bisglycinate).

This change ensures that you receive the right care at every stage, without any unnecessary duplication. If you have any doubts or if there is a very short cycle between trying to conceive and conception, simply ask your doctor or midwife for advice.

Yes, our products are generally compatible with hormonal treatments such as Clomid, Letrozole, Gonal or Menopur, as they are 100% natural and vegan, with no known interactions. However, we advise you to consult your doctor or best gynaecologist for personalised advice, especially if you are following a specific assisted reproductive technology (ART) protocol.

Yes, +mum is specially formulated to be taken throughout the breastfeeding period. It provides the essential nutrients that mother and baby need (including active folate 5-MTHF, stomach-friendly iron bisglycinate, vegan vitamin D3, iodine and omega-3 DHA) without any negative impact on milk production or quality.

We even recommend continuing to take +mum for as many months after you stop breastfeeding as you did while breastfeeding. For example, if you breastfed for 12 months, continue taking +mum for another 12 months after weaning.

Why? Breastfeeding places enormous demands on a mother’s reserves (iron, folate, calcium, vitamin D, omega-3, etc.). By continuing for the same length of time after weaning, you allow your body to fully replenish these reserves, regain your energy, strengthen your hair, nails and bones, and calmly prepare for a possible future pregnancy.

This is the simplest and most effective way to support complete post-breastfeeding recovery.

Yes, you can open the +mum capsules and mix the powder into yoghurt, compote or a smoothie. This makes it easier to take for those who have difficulty swallowing +mum capsules. Just make sure you consume the mixture immediately to preserve the nutrients, and follow the recommended dosage (2 capsules per day).

Do Plusbaby products contain gluten, lactose or soya?

No, our Plusbaby products are free from gluten, lactose and soya. They are 100% vegan, formulated with natural ingredients that are highly bioavailable, without additives or preservatives, to suit all diets and avoid common intolerances.

It is not mandatory to take them with meals, but we strongly recommend it for better absorption of nutrients (such as fat-soluble vitamins) and optimal digestive comfort. It is possible to take them on an empty stomach, but drink a large glass of water to avoid any discomfort.