Sona pregnancy and baby booklet by Sona Nutrition

Irish Nutritional Supplements Est 1984

PREGNANCY & BABY BOOK

Irish Nutritional Supplements Est 1984

Sona Nutrition Ltd.,

Tel: +353-1-4515087

Units 27-30 Tallaght Business Centre,

Fax: +353-1-4515737

Whitestown Industrial Estate,

E-mail: info@sona.ie

Dublin 24, Ireland.

Website: www.sona.ie

Nutritional advice for Pre-Conception, Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond

PRE-CONCEPTION

Importance of Good Nutrition during Pregnancy

Pre-conception

From the first signs of pregnancy through to your baby’s arrival and after, you will want to do everything possible to help keep you and your baby healthy. Ensuring you maintain good nutrition before, during and after pregnancy is a key consideration.

FOR HER If you are of child bearing age, you should ensure that you are consuming a healthy balanced diet, with an adequate supply of nutrients every day. Many pregnancies in Ireland are unplanned, therefore women of child bearing age should always be aware of their nutritional intake.

Sona are Irish nutritional supplement manufacturers with almost 30 years experience in nutrition and are here to provide you with a high level of nutritional information and high quality products that are designed for all life stages. There are 3 main stages of pregnancy: 1) Pre-conception or Pre-natal 2) Pregnancy or Peri-natal 3) Birth or Post-natal

CONTENTS Pre-conception 03 Pregnancy 04 Post-Natal 06 Baby 07 Toddler 08 Daddy 09 Milestones 10

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It is recommended that a supplement of 400μg of folic acid be taken daily before and during pregnancy to help prevent neural tube defects (NTDs), such as spina bifida, in infants. Folic acid is a B vitamin which is found in foods such as brussels sprouts, kale, spinach, beans and peas but it is very difficult to obtain the recommendation of 400μg through diet alone. Sona Folic Acid tablets provide 400μg, as recommended, of this essential vitamin in an easy to swallow tablet, which can be taken daily. If you are looking for a more comprehensive way to obtain folic acid and other important nutrients, PregnaPlan is especially formulated to help meet extra nutritional requirements safely throughout pregnancy

and breastfeeding. Sona Pregnaplan includes the recommended levels of all 20 essential vitamins and minerals including Iron, Folic Acid and Vitamin B complex, C, D, E and K as well as Omega 3 & 6, in a safe and balanced formula to ensure optimum nutritional intake before, during and after pregnancy.

FOR HIM During pre-conception, it is important for the father-to-be to have a healthy balanced diet as dietary inadequacies may have an impact on fertility. Some tips for men at this time are: • Consume a balanced and varied diet • Have a moderate alcohol intake • Correct grossly abnormal body weight Sona Multiplus is a comprehensive one-a-day multivitamin/multimineral that provides a full spectrum of 35 essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, trace elements and essential fatty acids needed to ensure adequate nutritional intake and optimise general health and wellbeing.

If you are of child bearing age you should ensure that you are consuming a healthy balanced diet, with an adequate supply of nutrients every day.

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PREGNANCY

PREGNANCY A healthy balanced diet during pregnancy is important for your baby’s growth and development. All nutrients have a role to play in helping you to stay healthy and in helping your baby grow and develop, however some are particularly important. These nutrients include Iron, Calcium, Vitamin D and Omega 3 fatty acids. For various reasons you might feel that your diet is not providing the nutrients you need at this time. You may already be taking a multivitamin to compensate for nutrients that you know you are not obtaining through your diet as a result of eliminating certain foods through choice or through clinical recommendation.

PREGNANCY Sona PregnaPlan includes the recommended levels of all 20 essential vitamins and minerals including Iron, Folic Acid and Vitamin B complex, C, D, E and K as well as Omega 3 & 6, in a safe and balanced formula to ensure optimum nutritional intake before, during and after pregnancy. Morning sickness Morning sickness is a common problem for Mums-to-be. It refers to a feeling of nausea or actual vomiting, which almost 70% of pregnant women experience in the early months of their pregnancy but may also be experienced further in to the pregnancy by some. Nausea and vomiting can have an impact on your nutritional status so it is important to think about how much you are eating

and if you feel you are not getting enough, a multivitamin may be advisable if you are able to tolerate it. Here are some tips you can follow which may help in alleviating these symptoms: • Have dry, starchy foods such as dry crackers, toast or cereal before getting up in the morning • Have small frequent meals and snacks throughout the day – little & often • Ginger may help settle your stomach • Avoid smells and food that exacerbate nausea Sona PregnaPlan Morning Sickness which contains added Ginger and Vitamin B6 is especially formulated to help meet your extra nutritional requirements throughout pregnancy, as well as minimize the symptoms of morning sickness.

All nutrients have a role to play in helping you to stay healthy and in helping your baby grow and develop, however some are particularly important. These nutrients include iron, calcium, vitamin D and omega 3 fatty acids.

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PREGNANCY

Sona Ginger may help in easing the feelings of nausea associated with pregnancy as ginger has been shown to be helpful in the management of nausea associated with both pregnancy and motion sickness. Probiotics Probiotics may be beneficial in helping to maintain a healthy digestive tract by favourably altering the intestinal microflora balance to help with inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria. Acidophilus Complete contains a blend of good bacteria that can help improve the positive balance of the microflora in your digestive tract. CONSTIPATION Constipation can be an issue for many women at some point during their pregnancy. It is not fully understood why but it may be due to factors such as decreased physical activity and dietary changes. Some women may limit their fluid intake in an effort to reduce urination but fluid is very important for your overall health and should not be restricted.

To help in alleviating symptoms of constipation: • Drink about 8-12 glasses of water every day • Increase fibre intake in the diet • Eat at least 5 servings of fruit and vegetables daily Sona FibrePlan is a natural food supplement that provides a great source of natural soluble fibre, commonly called Ispaghula or Psyllium Husk. It is safe for use during pregnancy. Urinary tract infections Urinary tract infections (URTIs) may occur during pregnancy. Women in general are much more prone to urinary tract infections than men as they have a shorter urethra which allows bacteria to reach the bladder quickly.

Muscle and leg cramps Muscle and leg cramps can be a problem for some women during pregnancy. Cramps are a common and usually harmless condition where the muscles in your legs can suddenly become tight and painful. A deficiency in magnesium can be one of the causes of muscle cramps. Sona Magnesium provides the optimum amount of magnesium for those who need to increase their intake. Magnesium is the second most abundant mineral in the body which contributes to normal muscle function and reducing tiredness and fatigue.

Sona Cranberry is a natural food supplement which contains a concentrated source of cranberry which can be taken daily. Cranberries contain a substance which prevents E. coli bacteria from sticking to the wall of the urinary tract.

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POST-NATAL

POST-NATAL Now that your baby is here, you will want to bond with them as much as possible and one lovely way to do this is through breastfeeding. The Department of Health and Children recommends that infants are exclusively

BABY breastfed for the first 6 months of life. Breastfeeding provides the best nutrition for your baby and may help in ensuring better future health for them and for you. Breast milk is rich in nutrients and antibodies, giving your baby a great start in life. Sona PregnaPlan Breastfeeding is a dual supplement especially formulated to help you meet your extra nutritional requirements throughout the post-natal period and during breastfeeding. Sona PregnaPlan Breastfeeding may also be taken even if you are not breastfeeding, or after breastfeeding has finished to supplement maternal health and replace depleted stores of nutrients.

Breastfeeding provides the best nutrition for your baby and may help in ensuring better future health for them and for you. Breast milk is rich in nutrients and antibodies, giving your baby a great start in life.

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BABY

Sona Calcium Complete is a complete multivitamin with a significant amount of Calcium. Calcium Complete also contains Iron and is especially formulated for pregnant and lactating women. In addition to calcium, Sona Calcium Complete contains essential vitamins that are important for maintaining maternal health.

In this, their first year of life, your baby will triple in weight and double in length! All nutrients have an important role to play in their development throughout their first year which can be provided for your baby through breastmilk, formula and solid food (from 6 months). Vitamin D It has been proven that babies in Ireland are not receiving an adequate supply of Vitamin D in their first year of life. Vitamin D deficiency has been highlighted as a national issue as Vitamin D has many important functions in the body including contributing to the normal functioning of the immune system and the maintenance of bones and teeth. For this reason, the Department of Health & Children recommends that “all infants, from birth to 12 months, whether breastfed or formula fed, be given a daily supplement of 5μg (200 IU) Vitamin D. This should be provided by a supplement containing Vitamin D exclusively”.

Sona Infant D3 is a Vitamin D3 supplement providing the recommended 5μg of Vitamin D in each daily dose. A measured plastic dropper is included in each pack for accurate dosing. The solution is pleasantly flavoured and can be added to water or baby formula, or given directly to the mouth, and is suitable for infants that are breastfed or formula fed. Infant D3 is produced to the highest pharmaceutical standards and complies with the recommendations by the HSE’s policy on supplementation for Infants in Ireland. PROBIOTICS Taking a probiotic may be beneficial in maintaining baby’s healthy digestive tract by favourably altering the intestinal microflora balance to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria. Probiotics are particularly important for babies after a course of antibiotics.

The Department of Health & Children recommends that “all infants, from birth to 12 months, whether breastfed or formula fed, be given a daily supplement of 5μg (200 IU) Vitamin D. This should be provided by a supplement containing Vitamin D exclusively”

Acidophilus Complete contains a blend of good bacteria that can help improve the positive balance of the microflora in the digestive tract. These capsules can be taken whole by yourself but for your baby the capsule can be split in half and the contents can be emptied into water or formula. MULTIVITAMINS Sona MultiPlus Junior is an especially formulated, delicious tasting, comprehensive Multivitamin orange flavoured liquid tonic with Iron and Zinc. It can be given from birth, please consult your doctor for dosing requirements. It is free of any artificial colours or flavours. IRON Sona BabyFer is a food supplement that contains 30mg of elemental Iron in each ml, which helps to prevent Iron deficiencies in children from 6 months of age. It is indicated to prevent and treat anaemia in children who do not get enough Iron in their diet. If you suspect your baby is deficient in Iron then ask your doctor or pharmacist about Sona BabyFer.

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TODDLER

TODDLER Toddlers are busy little people who will keep you on your toes. It is important to try and encourage them to eat a healthy balanced diet as they require a good nutritional intake to keep up with their growth and development demands. A poor nutritional intake can result in nutritional deficiencies which may have an impact on growth and development at this important stage.

DADDY MULTIVITAMINS Sona MultiPlus Junior is an especially formulated, delicious tasting comprehensive Multivitamin orange flavoured liquid tonic with Iron and Zinc. It provides the vitamins and minerals required for healthy growth, energy and vitality. It is free of any artificial colours or flavours. PROBIOTICS Sona KiddieBiotic helps establish and maintain a favourable intestinal flora, especially during and after a course of antibiotics and bouts of diarrhoea. This delicious strawberry chewable tablet is recommended for children ages 3 and up and can be

crushed and added to foods like yoghurt for younger children. Probiotic bacteria favorably alter the intestinal microflora balance, inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria, promote good digestion, boost immune function, and increase resistance to infection. VITAMIN D Sona Kiddie D3 is a Vitamin D3 supplement providing 5μg of Vitamin D in each daily dose for children aged 1-12 years old. The Vitamin D is in the form of cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3 - the most effective form of Vitamin D). A measured plastic dropper is included in each pack for accurate dosing. The solution is caramel flavoured and can be added to water or given directly to the mouth.

Toddlers are busy little people who will keep you on your toes. It is important to try and encourage them to eat a healthy balanced diet as they require a good nutritional intake to keep up with their growth and development demands.

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DADDY

It’s important that Daddy is healthy as he will be busy with the new addition to the family. He will need lots of energy and an adequate nutritional intake to keep up with the fast pace of family life. Sona Multiplus is a comprehensive one-a-day multivitamin/ multimineral that provides a full spectrum of 35 essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, trace elements and essential fatty acids needed to ensure adequate nutritional intake and optimize general health and wellbeing. MultiPlus can be taken by all age groups from 12 years onwards. Although, we advise that pregnant women, if required, take our pregnancy specific supplements from our PregnaPlan range.

Sona Energise B+ taken on a daily basis provides the boost that your body needs when life is hectic and physically challenging. Energise B+ effervescent tablets contain a unique combination of Vitamin B complex and C in addition to other essential nutrients, which help release energy and support the immune system.

It’s important that Daddy is healthy as he will be busy with the new addition to the family. He will need lots of energy and adequate nutritional intake to keep up with the fast pace of family life.

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MILESTONES

MILESTONES TRIMESTER Trimester 1 (1-3 months)

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Your baby’s head, brain, spinal cord, lungs and heart begin to form. Their organs are beginning to grow along with their muscles and bones. Baby begins to move although you may not feel it yet.

TRIMESTER Trimester 2 (4-6 months)

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Your baby is growing fast and beginning to kick – they can smile and are sucking their thumb. Now they have their own fingerprints - they have their own unique identity! Teeth are beginning to develop in their gums, getting ready for that smile you will fall in love with. They can hear you now so your voice will be familiar to them when they arrive.

TRIMESTER Trimester 3 (7-9 months)

Your baby is really a little person now, their eyes are open now and they are filling out. They are also moving in to the right position for birth. They are nearly ready to meet you!

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ABOUT US

ABOUT SONA YOUR PERSONAL MILESTONES Milestones Chart DATE Pregnancy First scan First movement First kick

Birth

Introduction Sona is one name in nutrition you can look to with confidence. Sona is GMP licensed by the Irish Medicines Board and is the oldest established producer of nutritional supplements and herbal remedies in Ireland. Sona has almost 30 years experience in formulating quality vitamins, nutritional supplements and other health aids. All Sona products are produced in a state-of-the-art facility in Dublin using the highest quality, natural ingredients, with an unyielding commitment to quality. We work very hard to ensure potency and freshness with our policy of controlled packaging and direct shipment. From raw materials to finished goods, our products undergo a broad spectrum of checks for purity and conformity.

First smile First tooth First foods First words Started crawling First steps

We have unique nutritional needs because of the changes that our bodies experience throughout the course of life. Good nutrition is the foundation of good health now and in the future.

The Sona Philosophy We have unique nutritional needs because of the changes that our bodies experience throughout the course of life. Good nutrition is the foundation of good health now and in the future. We believe companies that make nutritional products should provide their customers with accurate and credible information about those products and their benefits. All of our products are scientifically-based and tested. Highest Standards of Quality We take pride in the over 150 fine products we produce. Our products are produced to the highest possible quality standards. They are manufactured to and surpass current pharmaceutical standards. All products are assayed and strictly tested for conformity with our stringent controls. Nutritionists on Tap In addition to providing the highest quality products, providing excellent customer service is one of our main aims. Whenever possible, we will answer all of your queries on the phone. We will also answer any written requests for information in complete confidence.

Environmentally Friendly We are very conscious of environmental concerns. You can be assured that our products come in special “environmentally friendly” recyclable glass. We also insist on using wholly or partially recycled paper and packaging materials. Where to find us? You can find our products in pharmacies and healthfood stores. Staff at these locations and your healthcare professional will be able to provide you with relevant information on our products. See our website www.sona.ie for a full list of products available in the Sona range as well as a wealth of nutritional information. Our products are all available to purchase through our online store where you can collect reward points to be redeemed against future orders. FOLLOW US www.facebook.com/sonanutrition www.youtube.com/sonanutrition Always speak to your healthcare professional before taking any supplements. A supplement is not a replacement for a healthy diet.

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