Finding out I was pregnant really forced me to look at what I put into my body. As a health and fitness enthusiast I have always been conscious of consuming foods that serve my energy, mentality and body but I wasn’t considering if the combination of foods I was eating were supplying me with  the vitamins and minerals I needed to be my best self. With periods of vegetarianism and a number of foods (primarily dairy) restrictions I realized that there were nutrients that my body probably wasn’t getting enough of. 

Knowing that I was growing a little guy inside me, I was adamant about ensuring that my body was in the right state to make him grow big and strong. I didn’t want to take any unnecessary supplements, but instead wanted vitamins that supported me in my wellness journey and supported me in being as healthy as I could be for my baby. I was also prepared to be one.tired.mama. – so it was imperative for me to ensure that my body was getting nutrients such as B vitamins and magnesium to support my energy. 

After extensive (seriously, any other moms as crazy as I am?) research, I found Centrum Prenatal. When I read “#1 Doctor and Pharmacist recommended multivitamin brand” on Amazon and did my research, I decided it was probably good enough for me and my growing baby. Even after A LOT of reading, I still had more questions – the Centrum team was so understanding of my concerns and was quick to answer all of my questions. With over 35 years of nutritional science, I decided I found my partner, aka my perfect vitamin. 

I started taking the Centrum prenatal vitamin as I felt that it would best compliment my existing health and wellness efforts. Pregnancy is hard and scary and having an ally in step with me along my journey helped me feel confident that my baby was getting all the love he needed, and that my body was being supported during the craziest miracle ever! 

For the non-mamas out there, Centrum has over 15 different products that are specially formulated for different needs and life stages. BUT as a preggo, I decided to go with the Centrum Prenatal + DHA, which is also recommended to continue taking while you’re breastfeeding.  

Did you know that Health Canada recommends that all women who could become pregnant take a prenatal multivitamin containing Folic Acid to prepare for a healthy pregnancy and reduce the risks of neural tube defects? I learned this and more on Centrum.ca. Thankfully this mama read about 100 pregnancy books, otherwise I would have never known all this stuff. I chose to take a vitamin with DHA to support cognitive health and brain function. 

I know that it can be scary to consider what you’re putting in your body when there’s a REAL HUMAN LIFE growing inside of you, so if you have any questions about diet/vitamins/supplements, I’m your girl – thanks to Centrum, I now feel like an expert.

What supplements do you guys take? Any Centrum products I should be adding to my arsenal in the future? 

xx 

*Multivitamin/Mineral Supplement. Always read and follow the label.

Thank you to Centrum for sponsoring this post, all comments and opinions are my own.

Photography by Jaimie Griffin.