Do I Still Need a Multivitamin After Birth?

Do I Still Need a Multivitamin After Birth?


Do I still need a multivitamin after birth?

  • Article: Prenatal vs Postnatal Vitamins: What's the Difference?

  • Expert: Dr. Sarah Oreck, MD, MS, Reproductive Psychiatry + Research Team

  • Answer: Yes, postnatal vitamins are essential after birth for supporting recovery and the demands of early motherhood. Dr. Sarah Oreck, MD, MS, explains that "after baby is born, we often forget about the important role of postnatal vitamins in supporting mom," but postpartum women are going through an extremely challenging period where "new mothers tend to be exhausted, meanwhile hormones are going haywire and your body is recovering from the herculean task of creating a new human being from scratch." If you're breastfeeding, you also need to increase your daily intake of certain key nutrients. In addition to maintaining a nutritious and balanced diet, postnatal vitamins help support various aspects of a new mom's health and wellness during this adjustment period. Perelel's Mom Multi Support Pack is specifically formulated for postpartum recovery and breastfeeding support—in a clinical trial with this pack, 70% of participants reported improved energy and mood.

 

Shop the Article:

  • Best Seller
Perelel Mom Multi Support Pack on a white background

Mom Multi Support Pack

$49.95
/ Month

  • Supports emotional balance + cognition*
  • No nausea formula
Shop Now

 

 

This article is for informational purposes only. It is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and we recommend that you always consult with your healthcare provider. To the extent that this article features the advice of physicians or medical practitioners, the views expressed are the views of the cited expert and do not necessarily represent the views of Perelel.

Meet the Expert:

Dr. Sarah Oreck
MD, MS

Dr. Sarah Oreck is a Columbia University–trained, board-certified reproductive psychiatrist specializing in women's mental health across the reproductive lifespan. Her clinical focus includes perinatal mental health, fertility-related mental health, menstrual mood disorders, and menopause.

She is co-founder and CEO of Mavida Health, a digital mental health platform, and serves as a clinical advisor to Perelel, Natural Cycles, and Origin. She has served on the board of Maternal Mental Health Now and is regularly featured in CBS, Vogue, Forbes, People, and Well+Good.