I am using oral contraceptives. We will be trying for a baby next year. When should I start using PregOmega? Can I start now or is it better to start 3 months before we start trying?

Dear Shuwen
 
Thank you for your email with regards to our product PregOmega Plus!
 
The World Health Organisation recommends that women should start taking folic acid a minimum of three months prior to falling pregnant. Thus, I would recommend that you start taking the PregOmega Plus sooner rather than later.
 
Folic acid is a water-soluble vitamin and thus it takes time to build up the stores in your body. Also if you have been on an oral contraceptive you need for folic acid and b-complex vitamins is so much more because the oral contraceptive reduces your stores of these two vitamins.
 
Hope this helps you and wishing you all the best!
 
Regards
Anastasia Dobson-du Toit

(B.Pharm; B.Com; MBA)

Technical Director & Responsible Pharmacist

To whom it may concern,

I have stopped using PregOmega Plus, because I had my baby 6 months ago?
What vitamins could I take because I noticed a difference since I stopped the PregOmega plus.

Thank you

Dear Claudia, thank you for your email! I would recommend that you use one of our other products, either LactOcare or Bonvit complete. These are both brilliant products and will help to build your energy levels up again.

All the best!

Anastasia Dobson-du Toit

(B.Pharm; B.Com; MBA)

Technical Director & Responsible Pharmacist

I am 38 years old. We are trying for our 1st child now. My gynaecologist said I must take PregOmega Plus. I started with it the middle of October. I noticed that my breasts are getting bigger since I started with the PregOmega plus and I am not pregnant. Is it normal or not? Should I continue with the product? Also I am on Ecotrin, I had a blood clot in 1989. Is it fine for me to drink the PregOmega Plus together with the Ecotrin because I see that the omega 3 tablets can make your blood thin as well? I phoned my gynaecologist and at the reception they say it will be fine because the iron in PregOmega Plus does the opposite to your blood, makes it thick. Please if you can assist me in these 2 questions. 

Dear Hanlie
 
Thank you for your email in connection with our product PregOmega Plus!
 
You can safely take the PregOmega Plus omega capsule together with your Ecotrin. It will definitely not thin your blood excessively. In fact it is a very good idea to take the both together.
 
PregOmega Plus cannot make you breasts get larger, so I would recommend that you do a urinary pregnancy test!
 
Hope this helps you!
 
Wishing you all the best!
 
Regards
Anastasia Dobson-du Toit

(B.Pharm; B.Com; MBA)

Technical Director & Responsible Pharmacist

Struggling to fall pregnant is it good to take PregOmega?

Dear Mrs Basson
 
I would recommend that both you and your husband take a product of our called StaminoGro! You would both need to take 4 StaminoGro tablets daily at night after your dinner. Please also visit our website www.pregomega.co.za and download our magazine My Wondrous Gift. It will enable you to determine if you are ovulating and if so when during the month? If you have been trying to fall pregnant for a while you may have miscalculated your ovulation date, because you as a female are really only fertile for about 2 to 3 days during a month. Please let me know if you have any other questions?
 
Regards
Anastasia Dobson-du Toit

(B.Pharm; B.Com; MBA)

Technical Director & Responsible Pharmacist

For how long after I have given birth should I still take my pre-natal vitamins?

You should take your pre-natal vitamins for at least 6 months after giving birth or as long as you are breastfeeding. When you decide you no longer want to take a pre-natal vitamin, you must take a general multi-vitamin supplement because if you stop taking a vitamin and mineral altogether your energy levels will slump and you will start to feel very tired without all the vitamins & minerals.

Regards
Anastasia Dobson-du Toit

(B.Pharm; B.Com; MBA)

Technical Director & Responsible Pharmacist

I have read that VITAMIN A in large doses is toxic to an unborn baby and that the best form of VITAMIN A is the Beta-carotene form. Please will you clarify this for me?

Vitamin A is essential for retinal function, growth, bone development, for integrity of epithelial tissues and reproduction.

This is an extract from the SAMF (South African Medicines Formulary), which is a reference book that all health care professionals should have on their desk - "when supplementation is indicated, doses exceeding
6 000 iu of vitamin A daily are not recommended in pregnancy or lactation."

Vitamin A is safe to use and essential during pregnancy, however it is not recommended that the dose exceeds 6 000 iu. Studies have shown that doses in excess of 10 000 iu may cause teratogenicity in the foetus.

Vitamin A comes in two forms, either as preformed vitamin A or as one of a range of pro-vitamins called carotenoids. Beta-carotene is the most well known of these carotenoids, which actually convert themselves into vitamin A once digested. Thus, whether you take vitamin A as a preformed vitamin A or Beta-carotene it will be converted in the body to vitamin A.

All of the pre-natal vitamins on the market do contain vitamin A or Beta-carotene and have been scientifically formulated to give mom and baby just the right amounts that are needed.

Regards
Anastasia Dobson-du Toit

(B.Pharm; B.Com; MBA)

Technical Director & Responsible Pharmacist

How much calcium should I be taking when I am pregnant or breastfeeding?

The National Osteoporosis Foundation of South Africa recommends that Pregnant and Lactating women should be taking 1500 mg of elemental calcium per day. You can get your calcium either from your diet such as eating dairy products regularly or you can take a calcium supplement.

Calcium should not be taken in doses greater than 500 mg of elemental calcium per dose because your body cannot absorb more than 500 mg of calcium per dose. If you are going to take a calcium supplement the best time to take it is after a meal, preferably at night. It is also essential that the calcium product that you are taking contain 400 iu of vitamin D which will aid in the absorption of the calcium.

Regards
Anastasia Dobson-du Toit

(B.Pharm; B.Com; MBA)

Technical Director & Responsible Pharmacist

Why should I not take my pre-natal vitamins with Tea?

Most of the pre-natal supplements on the market contain iron. Iron is essential for the production of healthy red blood cells, which help to transport oxygen around your body, which provides you with energy, as well as oxygen to your baby. Tea contains molecules called tannins, which bind to iron, and thus reduces its absorption. Thus if you are already iron deficient or have anaemia it is better for you not to drink your pre-natal vitamins with tea.

Regards
Anastasia Dobson-du Toit

(B.Pharm; B.Com; MBA)

Technical Director & Responsible Pharmacist

When is the best time for me to take my pre-natal vitamins?

The best time to take your pre-natal vitamins is in the morning with your breakfast. However, if you were suffering from morning sickness it would be better for you to take your pre-natal vitamins at night with your dinner.

Regards
Anastasia Dobson-du Toit

(B.Pharm; B.Com; MBA)

Technical Director & Responsible Pharmacist

Is it necessary that I take my pre-natal vitamins everyday?

Yes, you should take you pre-natal vitamins everyday for the following reasons:

They have been scientifically formulated to provide you with exactly the right amount of vitamins and minerals for one day at a time; and

The majority of the vitamins in the pre-natal supplement are water-soluble vitamins such as folic acid, vitamin C and the B-Complex vitamins, which flush out of your body quite easily, and thus it is not easy to build up the stores of these vitamins in your body.

Regards
Anastasia Dobson-du Toit

(B.Pharm; B.Com; MBA)

Technical Director & Responsible Pharmacist

Why should I take Folic Acid prior to falling pregnant?

Folic Acid is a water-soluble vitamin and thus it takes time to build up Folic Acid stores in your body. Folic Acid is essential for the development of your baby's neural tube (spinal cord), which develops, in the first trimester of pregnancy.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends that two months prior to conception and for the first trimester of pregnancy, women should supplement with 400 ug of folic acid daily, except when there is a history of a previous neural tube defect, diabetes or if the person is on anti-epileptic medication, then a higher dosage is recommended.

Also women that have been on the oral contraceptive or on anti-depressants have reduced amounts of folic acid in their bodies and it is important to build up these stores.

Regards
Anastasia Dobson-du Toit

(B.Pharm; B.Com; MBA)

Technical Director & Responsible Pharmacist

Please I need you support and help, I´m suffering from subfertility, (azzospermia), I´m 36 years old and I don´t have kids yet. I want you to help me; I live in Luanda - Angola, please I´m looking for directions to overcome this situation...

Regards

Dear Pedro

Thank you for your email!

I am sorry to hear that you have this problem which I am sure has been very traumatic for your.

There are a few options that you could possibly investigate:
- An operation could be performed whereby a specialist could actually harvest some sperm from your testes and then use this sperm in an IVF treatment for your wife or partner; or
- You could also get a sperm from a donor and use this sperm once again in an IVF treatment.

I am not sufficiently qualified to comment on your specific problem and the best would be for you to go and see a Urologist who could possibly shed more light on the situation for you!

Regards
Anastasia
Responsible Pharmacist

 Hi - I bought a box of PregOmega and see that the tablet is purple, which does not seem natural, does it have colouring?
I am ttc and RE has advised me that I am not allowed to have any artificial colours, preservatives, refined food etc., I have always used solgar but a friend recommended PregOmega so just need to ensure its safe for me. ;)
Regards
Carlota

Dear Carlota

Thank you for your email regarding our product PregOmega!

The PregOmega tablet has been colour coated but you need not worry, all our products are free from artificial colorants, flavourants and preservatives.

I assure you that PregOmega is safe for you to use.

Regards
Anastasia Dobson-du Toit

(B.Pharm; B.Com; MBA)

Technical Director & Responsible Pharmacist

I am now pregnant for the second time. I was on Pregnavit M in my first pregnancy and had severe morning sickness. Would Pregvit MR be a better option?

Regards,

Claire Bouw

Dear Claire

Thank you for your email!

Unfortunately in the first trimester of pregnancy nausea and morning sickness is very common and no matter what you take you will feel nauseous.

I would actually recommend that for the 1st trimester you just use a product called Folic Acid Forte (this is a very bland product and will definitely not precipitate the nausea), and then when you go into the 2nd trimester you can use either the Pregnavit M or Pregvit MR.

Hope that this helps you!

Regards
Anastasia Dobson-du Toit

(B.Pharm; B.Com; MBA)

Technical Director & Responsible Pharmacist

I'm using PregOmega plus multivitamins, can I take all three @ the same
time

 Dear Ingrid

Thank you for your email!

The best way to take PregOmega Plus is as follows:
- The Multivitamin Tablet - take this in the morning with your breakfast.
- The Calcium Tablet - Take this at night with your dinner.
- The Omega Capsule - Take this either at night with dinner or in the morning with your breakfast.

It would not be beneficial for you to take all three products together for the following reason:
- Calcium is best absorbed at night and your body absorbs only 500 mg of elemental calcium per dose, therefore if you take the calcium tablet together with the multivitamin tablet you will not get the full benefit of the calcium absorption. Thus the dosage should be separated by at
least 4 hours.

Hope that this helps you!

Regards
Anastasia Dobson-du Toit

(B.Pharm; B.Com; MBA)

Technical Director & Responsible Pharmacist

Hi there,

I heard that taking Fish oil during pregnancy is not recommended due to the high Vitamin A content. Does the PregOmega tablets contain vitamin A. I know the multivitamin tablet has Vitamin A but it is a relatively small amount.

Thanks
Azraa

Dear Azraa

I must apologise for the late reply to your email! Our offices were closed for the festive break and only reopened yesterday!

Our fish oil is extracted from the body of the fish and not the liver of the fish. It is the liver of the fish that contains vitamin A, and thus the fish oil is free from significant levels of vitamin A.

Fish oil is actually essential during pregnancy because it provides you and your baby with DHA, which is essential for brain and eye development!

Our fish oils are also PUREMAX complaint and thus every batch is tested to ensure that it is safe for consumption.

Hope that this helps you!

Regards
Anastasia Dobson-du Toit

(B.Pharm; B.Com; MBA)

Technical Director & Responsible Pharmacist

To whom it may concern,
 
I want to find out where you can buy this Nappi Créme, as I am a very happy customer using this, and it is almost finished!
Please assist
 
Regards
Neville Bester

Good Day 

I would like to inform Georen Pharmaceuticals that the PregOmega is a wonderful supplement for mums to be. It is an all in one complete supplement which gives mums less to worry about. I was prescribed the supplement as my baby is not growing well and I find your product to be fantastic.

Thank You
Ameera Leach

Ek het Pregnavit M tydens my twee swangerskappe gebruik (ek was onderskeidelik 37 en 38 jaar oud) en het GEEN komplikasies gehad nie en 2 perfekte, gesonde baba'tjies is gebore.

Ek het ons dogtertjie geborsvoed tot op 6 maande en het slegs opgehou met die borsvoeding omdat ek uitgevind het dat ek swanger is met nommer 2!!  Danksy Pregnavit M kon my liggaam maklik die tweede swangerskap so vinnig op die eerste een hanteer en ten spyte van my ouderdom en eise wat ons babadogtertjie aan my gestel het, het ek elke dag baie goed gevoel.  Pregnavit M het BESLIS baie gehelp om die nodige energie en voedingstowwe aan my liggaam te verskaf.

Ek borsvoed tans nog steeds ons seuntjie en danksy Pregnavit M kry ek al die nodige voedingstowwe in die regte hoeveelhede in en voel ek WONDERLIK elke dag.

PregOmega really worked wonders during my pregnancy with my twins. They were monochronionic twins and were born full term happy and healthy