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Prenatal Multi Essentials

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Prenatal Multi Essentials

We fit 22 nutrients in just 3 capsules for 8x more nutrition than leading prenatals, at clinical doses that make all the difference.*

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Formulated with clean ingredients by perinatal practitioners, Prenatal Multi Essentials delivers optimal support before, during, and after pregnancy. 

95% of women taking standard prenatals are still nutritionally depleted. So we made our Prenatal Multi Essentials with 22 nutrients at clinically studied doses, offering 8x the support of leading prenatals in just 3 capsules a day. 

Whether you’re navigating first-trimester nausea or the daily demands of your busy life, you deserve a streamlined formula that delivers meaningful nutrition.

Clinical Study

The leading prenatal is formulated based on research of men from 1941. (Yes, really.) Over 630 clinical studies show that those Recommended Daily Allowances are outdated, leaving 95% of women taking standard prenatals depleted. 

Because you and your baby deserve better, we conducted our own clinical study. Here’s what we learned: Standard prenatals fall short in Vitamin D, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Zinc, which play essential roles in fetal development, immune health, and supporting a full-term birth*

So we reformulated.

Needed Prenatal Multi Essentials now include clinically informed levels of the nutrients you really need to fight depletion: 

+ 100 mcg Vitamin D3 to support a healthy, full-term birth, respiratory health, fetal development, and bone health

+ 40 mg Vitamin B6 to support through pregnancy discomforts, such as nausea

+ 200 mcg Selenium to support thyroid function and immune health

+ 25 mg Zinc to support you and your baby’s immune systems 

+ 200 mg Choline to support your baby’s brain and nervous system development

+ Chromium, Magnesium, Copper, Biotin, Niacin, and Thiamin at meaningfully supportive levels 
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3 capsules. 8x more nutrition. 

Prenatal Multi Essentials includes 22 nutrients in forms chosen for their bioavailability, all at optimal dosing levels. Every ingredient is vetted by perinatal experts and third-party tested for purity and potency. 

Each 3-capsule serving delivers:

Folate as Optifolin+® (Methylfolate + Choline): Supports neural tube formation and healthy methylation
200 mg Choline: Supports baby’s brain and nervous system development
150 mcg active B12 (two forms): Supports energy metabolism
40 mg active B6: Supports pregnancy nausea and fetal development
400 mcg Vitamin D3: Supports immune health for mother + baby

+ More of the nutrients you need to support healthy fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. 

What we leave out matters, too. 

You’ll never find poor nutrient forms like folic acid, unsustainably sourced ingredients including vegan D3, or formulations with high heavy metal loads. 

Prenatal Citrus scent insert note: 

The EU Food compliant citrus sachet is made with natural citrus essential oils to enhance scent and taste without adding ingredients. The sachet contains no artificial colors or fragrance.
How to Use

Take 3 capsules daily with food, ideally in the morning or at lunch for optimal energy throughout the day.

Flexible dosing: Divide between meals, or take before bedtime if you're feeling too nauseous.

If and when you need more support, try our Prenatal Multi Capsules. Or try our Prenatal Multi Powder, an easier way to take your prenatals with your morning smoothie or afternoon snack.

Store fully sealed in a cool, dry place. Keep out of reach of children. Consult your healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have a medical condition, or are taking medications.
THE NEEDED STANDARD
Uncompromising Nutrient Levels

Uncompromising Nutrient Levels

Designed to Support Optimal Absorption

Designed to Support Optimal Absorption

Every Ingredient Vetted by Experts

Every Ingredient Vetted by Experts

Always Rigorously 3rd Party Tested

Always Rigorously 3rd Party Tested

Backed by Pioneering Science and Clinical Insights

Backed by Pioneering Science and Clinical Insights

Leading prenatals are based on 1941 nutrition standards , built on research done largely on men.

Ours are formulated on 630+ clinical studies on women’s real needs.

RADICALLY BETTER

Nutrition for the Motherspan

Choose your stage of the Motherspan to see how we offer support.

Preconception

Includes fertilization, implantation, and the very beginning of the neural tube.

  • Vitamin A, Selenium, Iodine and Zinc support healthy fertility
  • Folate, Choline, and B12 support early neural development
  • Magnesium and Vitamin D support restful sleep and nervous system function

First Trimester

Fight fatigue and support your baby’s early brain and cognitive development.

  • Folate and Choline support brain and cognitive development
  • Zinc supports normal growth and development during early organ formation
  • B vitamins help support energy for your busy life

Second Trimester

The support you need for new movement and growing momentum.

  • Choline supports healthy brain development
  • Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin D, and Vitamin K2 support healthy bone and tooth formation
  • Vitamin C supports collagen formation for maternal skin and connective tissue

Third Trimester

Fuel for the finish line as your blood volume peaks and nutrient transfer to baby is maximal.

  • Vitamin B12 supports healthy nervous system development in late pregnancy
  • Vitamin D and Zinc support healthy immune system function for mom and baby
  • Nutrient density becomes critical for stamina and recovery from birth

Postpartum and Beyond

Nourish yourself by replenishing nutrient stores and supporting your physical recovery.

  • Vitamin D, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and Zinc support physical recovery from birth
  • Vitamin A, Iodine, Choline, Selenium, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12 support breast milk density 
  • Vitamin B12 and Vitamin B6 support a healthy metabolism and energy to stay active

Preconception

Includes fertilization, implantation, and the very beginning of the neural tube.

  • Vitamin A, Selenium, Iodine and Zinc support healthy fertility
  • Folate, Choline, and B12 support early neural development
  • Magnesium and Vitamin D support restful sleep and nervous system function

First Trimester

Fight fatigue and support your baby’s early brain and cognitive development.

  • Folate and Choline support brain and cognitive development
  • Zinc supports normal growth and development during early organ formation
  • B vitamins help support energy for your busy life

Second Trimester

The support you need for new movement and growing momentum.

  • Choline supports healthy brain development
  • Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin D, and Vitamin K2 support healthy bone and tooth formation
  • Vitamin C supports collagen formation for maternal skin and connective tissue

Third Trimester

Fuel for the finish line as your blood volume peaks and nutrient transfer to baby is maximal.

  • Vitamin B12 supports healthy nervous system development in late pregnancy
  • Vitamin D and Zinc support healthy immune system function for mom and baby
  • Nutrient density becomes critical for stamina and recovery from birth

Postpartum and Beyond

Nourish yourself by replenishing nutrient stores and supporting your physical recovery.

  • Vitamin D, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and Zinc support physical recovery from birth
  • Vitamin A, Iodine, Choline, Selenium, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12 support breast milk density 
  • Vitamin B12 and Vitamin B6 support a healthy metabolism and energy to stay active

The Mother of All Prenatals

  • Methylfolate for optimal absorption
  • 4x more Vitamin D
  • Active Folic Acid for optimal absorption
  • 2x more Vitamin A
  • 20x more Vitamin B6
  •  3x more Zinc️
  • 12x more Choline
  • 31x more Vitamin B12

+14 more nutrients in unrivaled dosages and optimal forms

* Than the leading prenatal

Designed to Defeat Depletion

You and your baby deserve radically better nutrition. Our prenatals are formulated with the nutrients you really need, at clinical dosages that make all the difference.
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Needed® Prenatal Multi Essentials Needed® Prenatal Multi Essentials
Standard Prenatals Standard Prenatals
Radically More Nutrition Than Leading Prenatals
Leading prenatals are formulated based on RDAs from a 1941 study of men.
 
Radically More Nutrition Than Leading Prenatals
Third-Party Tested
Every batch of our safe, clean ingredients is tested for purity and potency.
 
Third-Party Tested
22 Essential Vitamins & Minerals
95% of women taking standard prenatals are still nutritionally depleted.
 
22 Essential Vitamins & Minerals
For Fertility, Pregnancy, and Postpartum
Radically better support for every stage of the Motherspan.
 
For Fertility, Pregnancy, and Postpartum
Clinically Studied Dosages
Our clinically studied dosages are formulated for your real needs.
 
Clinically Studied Dosages

Designed to Defeat Depletion

You and your baby deserve radically better nutrition. Our prenatals are formulated with the nutrients you really need, at clinical dosages that make all the difference.
Shop All Supplements ->
Needed® Prenatal Multi Essentials Standard Prenatals
Needed® Prenatal Multi Essentials Standard Prenatals
Radically More Nutrition Than Leading Prenatals
Leading prenatals are formulated based on RDAs from a 1941 study of men.
Third-Party Tested
Every batch of our safe, clean ingredients is tested for purity and potency.
22 Essential Vitamins & Minerals
95% of women taking standard prenatals are still nutritionally depleted.
For Fertility, Pregnancy, and Postpartum
Radically better support for every stage of the Motherspan.
Clinically Studied Dosages
Our clinically studied dosages are formulated for your real needs.
Questions? We have answers.

Thoughtful inquiry is needed.

How is the Essentials different from your Prenatal Multi (Powder and Capsules)?

We get it, sometimes taking a handful of pills just won't cut it (hello, first trimester nausea). We pared down our complete Prenatal Multi (eight capsules or powder) to just the essentials you and your baby need. Our Prenatal Multi Essentials is the most nourishing prenatal available in just three pills, with optimal nutrient forms and meaningful dosages of the critical nutrients. Like our other products, we worked directly with practitioners who regularly test nutrient levels to select every nutrient form and dose.
When should I start taking the Prenatal Multi Essentials?

Take it before, during, after pregnancy — and even beyond — for the nourishment you need to feel your best and avoid depletion, and to give your baby everything their body needs to thrive from the very start. We like to stress the importance of preconception nutritional preparation and postpartum recovery, so this product is for you even if you are a few years away from having kids or a few years postpartum.
Why do you offer Iron separately?

We recommend taking Iron separately from our Prenatal Multi Essentials, so you can be in control of the amount of iron you take. We recommend taking only as much as you need (some women do not need to supplement), as too much supplemental Iron can generate oxidative stress and alter the gut microbiome. Talk to your health practitioner about testing your Iron status before, during, and after pregnancy, and supplement if you are falling short. Our Iron is bound to Glycine for better absorption and digestive comfort.*
Why do the amounts of some of the nutrients in Prenatal Multi Essentials exceed the percent Daily Value?

We designed our Prenatal Multi Essentials to help you thrive, not just survive. Daily Values are set off of the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) which most often do not offer enough nutritional value for women, especially while pregnant or nursing. Read our journal article on the topic to learn more.
Is your Prenatal Multi Essentials vegan, allergen free, and Non-GMO?

Our Prenatal Multi is vegetarian and non-GMO. Free of 9 major allergens and gluten.
Everything makes me nauseous while I am pregnant, will your product work for me?

We know, even 3 capsules can be hard. We suggest taking 1 per meal, if you can. These capsules can also be opened to combine with a smoothie or soft food. We offer additional insights on managing nausea in pregnancy in this article. If you need more information, please download our Getting Started Guide.
Do Needed Prenatal Vitamins contain Methylated Folate?

Yes. Needed’s Prenatal Vitamins contain include Optifolin+®, a bioavailable, fully bioactive methylfolate (L-5-MTHF) enriched with choline providing superior benefits for healthy methylation, setting it apart from other forms of methylfolate. Other forms of methylfolate utilize salts, such as calcium or glucosamine salts, which need to be present to support the stability of methylfolate but do not enable this nutritionally synergistic benefit.

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.
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    Will purchase for years to come

    I started taking 6 months preconception as I was preparing my body. I did continue to take through postpartum and I experienced no hair loss. Now currently pregnant with my second and feel like I am getting all the nutrients I need, even on days when all I feel like eating is a potato. Love these prenatals.

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    10/10 would recommend!!!

    I found these from the Healthy as a Mother podcast. I had been struggling deciding between all the popular prenatals but was sold on these from learning what Dr. Leah and Dr. Morgan said about them. I am not yet pregnant, but hoping to be soon. But these have already made my nails hair and skin healthier!

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    Best ones

    Love these prenatals! I’ve taken several kinds over my pregnancies and these are the best and I love that they are so nutrient rich of everything the baby and I need

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    3 weeks ago
    the best

    I love these prenatals. They are so easy to take and there is no smell or taste to the pills at all. The price is affordable especially on subscription, and I feel like these are truly the best prenatal I could be taking to help my baby grow! I will continue taking them postpartum as well.

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    All I need!

    I’ve been taking for many months now, and I just love! It has all the nutrients I need, and I never feel nauseous (sometimes other supplements can do this). Recommend!

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