2012 New Year's Resolutions

It's that time of year again when we reflect on the past 12 months and celebrate with anticipation the coming new year.  Many of us will set goals and make resolutions for change. 

What are your New Year's resolutions or goals?  Leave us a comment and share yours.

Happy New Year incredible women!  May 2012 be your best year ever.

Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.
Einstein

Morning Sickness and Prenatal Vitamins

The most critical time for your baby's nutrition is before conception and during the first trimester.  Unfortunately, the first trimester is when many women suffer from some degree of morning sickness and are unable to take their prenatal vitamins.   
 

Promise Prenatal- Stage One is the only prenatal vitamin formulated to deliver the exact recommended nutrients for the first trimester of pregnancy, while helping to ease nausea caused by morning sickness.  The small capsule is easy to swallow and contains micro-encapsulated iron (easier to digest), increased levels of vitamin B6 and no artificial fillers or dyes (ingredients).  With Promise Prenatal you can be confident you are getting exactly what you and your baby need, when you need it.   Stage One- Preconception and 1st Trimester/Morning Sickness, Stage Two-Pregnancy (wk.14-40) and Stage Three-Lactation and Post-Pregnancy recovery. 

"Promise Prenatal Vitamins are the first prenatals that I have been able to take throughout my first trimester. I am prone to horrible morning sickness and with my previous two pregnancies, I was unable to tolerate any vitamins until well into the second trimester. A friend told me about Biotegrity’s Promise Prenatal when we began trying for our third child. Not only have I been able to tolerate the vitamins (including the iron, which is also normally a problem for me), but I have found that they actually help decrease my morning sickness. I am very grateful to have a very affordable product that supports my body as well as my growing baby."  Chrysanthy C., Mother of three, St. Charles, Mo.

 Find out more about the benefits of Promise Prenatal at www.promiseprenatal.com.

It's Giveaway Time!

We love giveaways and this one is fun and easy to enter.  Simply visit 5minutesformom.com and leave a comment about our products and you'll be entered to win a Mommy Pamper Pack or Pregnancy Pamper Pack.  There will be 2 winners selected (you can find full details and giveaway rules on 5minutesformom.com)

Our Pregnancy Pamper Pack features this darling diaper bag, 90 day supply of Promise Prenatal Vitamins, 90 day supply of Promise DHA, Promise Belly Butter for stretch marks, a few fab spa products to keep you feeling great this winter and a $50 gift card to Baby Gap.

Our Mommy Pamper Pack (for those moms who aren't pregnant but still need a little pampering) includes Replenish Essentials Multivitamin for Women (from the makers of Promise Prenatal), Replenish Omega-3, peppermint foot cream, spa socks, lip balm, tote bag and a $50 Visa gift card.  

Good luck to all of you!

Pregnancy Brain and Prenatal Vitamins

Many of us can relate to the term “pregnancy brain” and even have a story of when we forgot something important or did something that made us feel less than sharp.  Why is that?  What is happening in our body to make us loose the edge we once had before pregnancy?  Unfortunately, research hasn't been able to support our theory of “pregnancy brain”.  A recent study shows the capacity of the brain is unaltered in pregnancy.  The brain doesn't change during those 9 months even though we feel like our memory has left the building somewhere around week 4 or 5.  But just because research doesn't show a change in the brain, we moms know something isn't the same.  Here are a few tips to help you keep your edge.

1.  Get enough rest.  Many women find it difficult to get enough rest at night, especially during the third trimester.  Get to bed earlier or even find time to take a nap when possible- the dishes and laundry can wait.

2.  Take a DHA Omega-3 supplement.  Research has shown DHA can help increase your short term memory and is great for baby's brain and eye development.  It not only helps mom's memory, but has great benefits for the baby on board.

3.  Eat well and take your daily prenatal vitamin.  Food that gives you heart burn or irritates morning sickness symptoms can prevent you from sleeping well.  Caffeine is also best to avoid during pregnancy.

4.  Read a good book.  Reading is a great way to keep your mind active.  Pregnancy books are always fun and informative during this season.  

5.  Take a moment to regroup.  Go for a walk or rest a moment and gather your thoughts. Make a to-do list to help you feel on top of your tasks and less overwhelmed.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month- Promise Prenatal Vitamins

As we enter into October and Breast Cancer Awareness month, we want to do our part to increase awareness of the importance of early breast cancer detection.  Here are some resources for creating an early detection plan, as well as becoming informed of the risk factors and prevention.  

Create an Early Detection Plan

Risk Factors and Prevention

There are so many of us who have been effected directly and indirectly by breast cancer. All of us at Biotegrity would like to take this opportunity to let you know how amazing, strong and courageous you are and that we support and pray for you in this fight! 

Your Story- Prenatal Vitamin and DHA

"I have a 2 1/2 year old and a 7 month old. I took your products before, during and after both babies. I did a lot of research prior to purchasing any prenatal vitamins because I was trying to have a baby at 37. I would like you to know that I could not be any happier with my decision to choose your product. I am fortunate enough to have extremely healthy children but not only that, they are truly brilliant. They amaze everyone around them with the things they say or the things they do. Small motor skills, large motor skills, vocabulary, memory...I could go on endlessly. I often joke to my husband and say, "it's those vitamins I take". It's no joke. I believe they are the way they are largely because of your before during and after vitamins. Thanks for being a huge part of my life!" Val

Thank you Val for sharing your story with us!  Your testimony is why Biotegrity exists.  Have a story to share?  We want to hear from you.

Finding the Best Time of Day to Take Your Prenatal Vitamin

Since nausea and morning sickness affects about three quarters of pregnant women, many of us find it difficult to take a daily prenatal vitamin, however, timing can be everything.  Finding a time of day that is best for you (when you are experiencing less nausea) may make all the difference.  Here are a few tips to help you find that perfect time to take those, oh so important, vitamins.

* Take your prenatal vitamins with a full tummy.  Vitamins are easier to stomach when accompanied by food.  A small snack may not cut it, you may need to take them with a meal- experiment and see what works best for you.

*   The iron in prenatal vitamins can be particularly hard to digest, so find a time of day when your stomach feels less sensitive (after brushing teeth or smelling strong soap in the shower may not be good times). You also want to look for a supplement formulated with less iron and coated iron.  Promise Prenatal Stage 1 is specifically designed with less iron and can be used the entire pregnancy if you find your morning sickness doesn't subside at 12-14 weeks.  Stage 1 also contains higher levels of vitamin B6 to help ease the queasiness.  Stage 1, 2 and 3 all use high quality coated iron for easier digestion.  Your doctor may also want to prescribe extra B6 supplements.

*  Bedtime seems to be the time of choice for many women.  They take their vitamins and call it a day.  If this time works best for you, be sure to have a hardy snack before you hit the pillow.  Also, it's important you don't lie flat for 20-30 minutes after swallowing your pill.  The most sensitive area of the stomach is at the top and lying down will sometimes irritate this area causing nausea.  


*  If even the thought of taking a prenatal vitamin makes you sick, try whipping up a yummy milkshake or smoothie, open the capsule and empty the powder into the blender.  There isn't any taste or smell and you will drink down all of the great nutrition you and your baby needs without even noticing.

*  Finding a time you'll remember to take your vitamin each day isn't always easy.  Set an alarm on your phone or have some type of reminder.  Prenatals should be taken daily.