Giving baby a healthy start

MANILA, Philippines - Pregnancy can be an overwhelming experience, especially for first-time moms. It is one of the joyful moments in a woman’s life that calls for a celebration because a new life is waiting to be born. It is very important for mothers to take care of their body especially during these nine precious months.

Here’s a list of supplements for moms-to-be:

• Prenatal vitamins. As your baby absorbs a lot of the nutrition from the food you eat, prenatal vitamins replenish your body with the nutrients it needs to stay healthy and energized.

• Folic acid. This supplement is highly essential for the brain development of your baby.

• Omega-3. These are essential fatty acids which our body can’t produce but can be acquired from food like fish, salmon, tuna, and other seafood. It is important for the cognitive (brain memory and performance) and behavioral function of the brain.

• Gentle iron. Most women experience depleted iron since it goes mostly to the baby. It may be necessary to supplement your diet with iron to increase hemoglobin levels during pregnancy. This kind of iron is a novel form of iron.

• Calcium. Calcium is required for the baby to develop strong bones and teeth. It is also needed to grow a healthy heart, nerves, and muscles. Lastly, it is also needed to develop a normal heart rhythm and blood-clotting abilities.

• Malunggay. This super nutrient and vitamin-rich herbal is a great source of calcium, potassium, and iron.  It also helps increase breast milk and make this more potent with immunity boosters for your baby.

Give your child the best start by providing them with good health. Nourish them even before they come into this world — it’s the best gift mothers can give to their child.

Health Express offers dietary supplements for the expecting moms such as Nature’s Bounty Prenatal, Health Express Fish Oil, Health Express Malunggay, Nature’s Bounty Folic Acid, and Nature’s Bounty Gentle Iron.

Health Express stores are located at Glorietta 3, Festival Mall, Makati Supermarket at Alabang Town Center, Gateway Cubao, Shoppesville Greenhills, Robinsons Ermita, Citywalk2 Eastwood, SM San Lazaro, SM North Edsa, Shopwise Commonwealth, SM Baguio, Ayala Cebu, SM Cebu, Robinsons Bacolod, Robinsons Cagayan De Oro, Gaisano Davao, and Marquee Mall Pampanga.

For more information, call the Health Express customer service lines 892-79-78 and 556-81-55 or e-mail at customerservice@healthexpressph.com.