Pregnancy Supplements

Yes. Needed’s Prenatal Vitamins contain methylated folate (5-MTHF). Methylated folate and folic acid are two different forms of folate. 5-MTHF is the active form that the body can directly use, while folic acid is a synthetic form that must be converted before it becomes active. We choose methylated folate because it is the form naturally used by the body and is a well-studied, bioavailable source that supports healthy folate status.*

Adequate folate intake supports maternal health by supporting normal cell division and the formation of red blood cells, which are essential for energy production and oxygen delivery during pregnancy.* Folate also plays a critical role in fetal development by supporting neural tube formation and healthy cellular growth and function.* Learn more about why we choose methylated folate here.

A comprehensive prenatal multivitamin is the foundation, but pregnancy demands more. Add choline (550 mg daily), omega-3 DHA for brain development, iron in a gentle form, and consider collagen protein for tissue support.* Needed's pregnancy collection covers all of these with practitioner-recommended, bioavailable formulations.

For most women, a standard prenatal alone falls short. Research shows gaps in choline (most prenatals contain none), omega-3 DHA, iron, and vitamin D. Needed's approach pairs a comprehensive Prenatal Multi with targeted add-ons to address the specific nutrients where prenatals typically underdeliver.

Folic acid is a synthetic form that your body must convert to use. Up to 60% of women have genetic variations (MTHFR) that make this conversion inefficient. Methylfolate is the active, bioavailable form—already in the state your body needs. Needed uses methylfolate in every prenatal formulation.