Many pregnant mothers find it helpful to take smaller doses throughout the day with meals (i.e. 3 with breakfast, 3 with lunch, 2 with dinner). Our pared down Prenatal Multivitamin is a great option for those who prefer fewer capsules. If you need more information, please download our Getting Started Guide.

Yes. In our Prenatal Nutrient Status Study, an IRB-approved observational cross-sectional clinical research study, we compared blood levels of nutrients among 235 pregnant women living across the US, by the type of prenatal vitamin they were taking. Women taking the Needed Prenatal Multivitamin Pro had significantly higher blood levels of key nutrients for pregnancy including Vitamin D, Vitamin B6, Riboflavin, Vitamin B12, Vitamin K2, and Selenium, compared to the women taking the standard prenatal.

Yes. Needed’s Prenatal Multivitamins 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 (5-MTHF) 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.

Research shows that up to 95% of women are not getting Omega-3s enough from their diet. Even if you are not deficient, additional Omega-3 intake can help support your health, especially during pregnancy as DHA makes up about ⅓ of brain lipids. Pregnancy and breastfeeding take a toll on women, as the body gives up nutrient reserves to build baby. Baby's optimal brain, nerve, and eye development is supported by ample intake of Omega-3 from the start.*

Our Prenatal Pre/Probiotic is formulated using the best available science for the prenatal stage, with strains and prebiotics that work synergistically to deliver benefits.

It's also Clean Label Project certified, meaning it's been independently tested and verified to be free from heavy metals, pesticide residues, plasticizers, and other contaminants—giving you peace of mind about what you're putting in your body.

Our Collagen Protein is sourced from grass-fed, hormone-free bovines from approved suppliers in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. It's processed to rigorous standards and tested at third-party laboratories for nutritional content, pesticides, heavy metals, microbes, and other contaminants. We openly share all test results for transparency.

We offer an Iron bound to Glycine as Ferrous Bisglycinate Chelate (Ferrochel™) in 13.5mg capsules that allow you to more easily dose up or down as you need. Ferrous Bisglycinate Chelate is a mineral chelate in which Iron is bound to two Glycine amino acid molecules. It is easily absorbed by the body and, unlike most other Iron forms, it minimizes constipation and gastric upset.

We recommend taking Iron away from our Prenatal Multivitamin Pro for optimal absorption. We also recommend taking only as much as you need (some mothers 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.*