Vital Essence Range

Why choose trimester-specific pregnancy vitamins?

Your baby's development, and your own needs, change from one trimester to the next. A trimester-specific formula adjusts the nutrients at each stage, for example stepping up minerals once the placenta is fully formed, and avoids high doses of vitamins such as Vitamin A, which standard multivitamins are not designed to manage for pregnancy.

When should I switch to the next Vital Essence?

Move to Vital Essence 2 at the start of your second trimester (week 13) and to Vital Essence 3 from week 27. After birth, switch to Revital Essence. Our first trimester, second trimester and third trimester nutrition guides explain what changes at each stage.

Can I start Vital Essence 2 or 3 if I didn't take the earlier ones?

Yes. Start with the formula that matches your current stage of pregnancy. It is never too late to support your nutrition, as your needs stay high right through to birth.

Do I need Vital DHA as well?

We recommend it. Maternal DHA intake contributes to normal brain and eye development of the foetus and breastfed infants, and Vital DHA is designed to be taken alongside each Vital Essence formula and Revital Essence.

Can I take Vital Essence while trying to conceive?

Vital Essence is formulated for pregnancy. While you are trying to conceive, Vitafem is our recommended preconception multivitamin, and you can move on to Vital Essence 1 once you know you are pregnant.