Multi vitamin intake during pregnancy is not only necessary for the healthy development of the bay, it also is vital for the good health of the mother. Many countries have pre-prescribed prenatal vitamin formulas with specific ratios for each vitamin compound. The vitamins and other substances that are required for the wellbeing of the mother and child are well known but the difficulty arises when the would-be mothers try to implement the prenatal vitamin regimen. Their prenatal tendencies to ‘throw up’ all that they eat and their recurrent problems with queasy stomach make these already unpalatable multivitamins, very difficult to swallow.

To overcome these problems and also to ensure that the correct vitamins reach the mother and baby, manufacturers have started making chewable prenatal vitamins that are easier to digest and more palatable.

The chewing of the tablets makes them softer and thereby easier for the digestive juices to break them down easily. Otherwise, the strong vitamins will stay in their unabsorbed condition for a long time in the stomach and can cause stomach pain and other uncomfortable complications. Nowadays, Doctors have started to prescribe the chewable vitamins rather than the traditional pills to ensure that the mothers follow their regimen without having to undergo difficulties.

Prenatal vitamins are heavy in their dosage of folic acid, iron content and calcium. All these three substances are not easily broken down andcan also cause other discomforts like constipation and nausea. Chewable prenatal vitamins ensure that these compounds are well softened before they enter the digestive track. When they do enter the digestive system, the acids will react easily with the already pliant vitamins and break them down for absorption. It takes a lot lesser time for the chewable vitamins to be completely taken in by the mother and the baby.

The other advantage with chewable prenatal vitamins is their palatability. They come in various flavors and the choices are only increasing by the day. The primary aim is to make sure that the tablets are well chewed and the only way to accomplish that is to make sure that the mothers enjoy the process of chewing. Artificially flavoring these vitamins and also providing instructions for properly chewing the tablets makes the job a lot easier for the mothers. Chewable prenatal vitamins are available in various dosages spread across the day, to ensure maximum benefits. They are also available in other forms like syrups, drinks, bars, jellies, etc.

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