Before Baby Boost™
Nighttime Formula
Before Baby Boost™ Nighttime
formula is an
all-natural way to
enhance mother's sleep
during pregnancy while
helping baby's body to
develop strong healthy
bones. This nighttime
formula provides highly
absorbable forms of
calcium and magnesium in
the ideal ratio for
pregnancy. This special
mineral formula helps to
prevent mother's bones
from becoming overly
depleted in these very
important minerals. Take
good care of yourself
while preparing your
baby for a healthy life.
For
best results take the
complete Before Baby Boost™ prenatal 3 bottle
program throughout your
pregnancy.
Supplement Facts
|
Serving
Size: 4
Capsules |
||
|
|
Amount per Serving |
% Prenatal Daily Value |
|
Calcium (from calcium citrate) |
600mg |
60% |
|
Magnesium (from magnesium citrate) |
200mg |
50% |
|
Other Ingredients: Gelatin Capsule, Magnesium Stearate |
||
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, prevent, cure or treat any conditions.
About Calcium and Magnesium
Calcium for Moms
As a nursing mom you need about 1200 milligrams of calcium per day. Calcium is a mineral that the body uses for many things: during pregnancy it helps the baby's bones and teeth develop; it helps make breast milk and it also helps to regulate blood pressure, heartbeat, water balance in the cells and muscle contractions. During pregnancy and lactation your body uses calcium that is stored in your bones to supply your baby and breast milk. So not only does baby need calcium, but you do too and if baby is taking stored calcium from your body during the nursing process, it makes sense to both take a supplement and eat calcium rich foods. The bonuses for getting the right amount of calcium will mean strong bones for you, and there have been studies, which show that postpartum women getting sufficient calcium, more easily reclaim their pre-pregnancy weight.
The Recommended Daily Allowance
The Daily allowance for women is 1200 milligrams during pregnancy and lactation. Most prenatal vitamins do not contain much calcium, so you may need to ask your doctor for a good calcium supplement. Many doctors now tell new mothers to continue taking their prenatal vitamin for several months after pregnancy. So while nutritional support after pregnancy is a good idea, your prenatal, in most instances, will not supply you with sufficient calcium. Do not expect your prenatal vitamin to support your post pregnancy needs.
To take 1200 units of calcium as a supplement, you would need to take it four times a day for the body to process and metabolize it. This creates a dilemma if you are taking a multiple vitamin that contains iron, as iron and calcium are best absorbed into the body separately.
We at Sound Formulas Recommend
That you get some of your calcium from vitamin supplementation and some from food sources. Take calcium at night away from your other nutrients and eat a diet in calcium rich foods.
Increasing Calcium
Intake
Each food listed
below is based upon
milligrams per 100 grams
of an edible portion =
or a 3 ounce serving
size.
|
Kelp |
1093 |
Water Cress |
151 |
Nut butters such
as almond,
hazelnut and
sunflower have
around 60 to 70
milligrams of
calcium. |
|
Swiss Cheese |
925 |
Goat Milk |
129 |
|
|
Cheddar Cheese |
750 |
Dried Figs |
126 |
|
|
Dulse |
296 |
Sunflower Seeds |
120 |
|
|
Collard Greens |
250 |
Whole Milk |
118 |
|
|
Turnip Greens |
246 |
Buttermilk |
121 |
|
|
Barbados Molasses |
245 |
Cottage Cheese |
94 |
|
|
Almonds |
234 |
Spinach |
93 |
|
|
Brewers Yeast |
210 |
Cooked lentils |
25 |
|
|
Corn Tortilla |
200 |
|
|
|
|
Cooked Salmon |
140 |
|
|
|
|
Cooked Soybeans |
150 |
|
|
Recent research shows that the nutrient magnesium may play an important role in health. It may aid in regulating blood pressure, and may be of benefit for premenstrual disturbances and fatigue. And magnesium deficiencies may be far more common in the United States than doctors realize. The recommended daily intake of magnesium is around 300 milligrams per day. Add to that another 100 milligrams if you are pregnant or nursing.
Magnesium plays a role in the synthesis of proteins and this makes the mineral important for the health of tissues in the body. Like calcium, magnesium (about 60% of it) is found in the bones. The remaining 40% is found in muscle and soft tissue. In teeth, magnesium interacts with calcium to maintain tooth enamel. It may interact with calcium in other ways too as most calcium rich foods also supply a good source of magnesium. Like calcium, magnesium is a mineral that helps to promote relaxation.
At Sound Formulas, we
have combined calcium
and magnesium together
in a nighttime formula
that will promote
restful sleep while
providing you with
nutrients your body
needs. You need to be
sure to eat calcium rich
foods such as the ones
listed and take one
serving of
AfterBaby Boost ™
daily.*
Look for delicious and healthy recipes throughout our site!
©
2007 Sound Formulas, LLC. Site by Sole
Design & Nancy Wiley






