Pregnancy

Recommended use

Food supplement suitable for pregnant women from conception through to birth and for breastfeeding and non-breastfeeding women post birth with the following recommendations:

• Take 1 capsule daily, preferably with breakfast.
• For those unable to swallow capsules, open and mix contents with a cool drink / food.
• Do not exceed recommended daily dosage.
• May be taken on an ongoing basis or as professionally directed.
• For best results use daily.

Supporting Information

Morning sickness and/or nausea is a common symptom in pregnancy and therefore pregnant women often prefer taking supplements in the form of capsules. To make taking Pregnancy capsules as easy as possible, we recommend tilting the head forward to swallow the capsule. Details below:

• When swallowing tablets, it’s common to put the tablet in your mouth, drink some water and knock the head back to swallow it (i.e. look up before swallowing). Doing this uses the weight of the tablet to move it to the back of the throat and makes it easier to swallow successfully.
• With a capsule, however, this won’t work because of the air in the capsule. Instead, while the capsule and water are in the mouth, we recommend to look down before swallowing. This will buoy the capsule to the top of the water (back of the throat) and make it easier to swallow, particularly if morning sickness and/or nausea are a problem for the individual.

Storage instructions

• For best results, do not remove desiccant sachet from the glass jar and close lid firmly after each use.
• Store in a cool, dry place below 25°C (77 °F) and out of direct sunlight.

Safety

Probiotics are not recommended for those with serious medical conditions e.g. those who are severely immunosuppressed, have pancreatitis, are in the ICU, have melaena, have a central venous catheter, short bowel syndrome, or patients with open wounds following major surgery; unless under a doctor's care. Keep out of reach of children.

This is a dietary supplement and is not intended to prevent, treat or diagnose any medical conditions. Probiotic supplements should not be used as a substitute for a healthy diet and lifestyle. If you are taking any medications or have a serious medical condition, consult a doctor before use. Optibac supplements will not cause dependency and may be used on an ongoing basis.

Ingredients 

• Probiotic blend: Lactobacillus rhamnosus HN001, Lactobacillus acidophilus La-14^®, Bifidobacterium lactis HN019
• Corn starch
• Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose capsule
• Prebiotic (FOS 30mg)
• Vegetable magnesium stearate

Each capsule guarantees 12 billion CFU.

Suitability

• Vegan
• Dairy free
• GMO free
• Gluten free
• Suitable in pregnancy
• Suitable for breastfeeding
• Soy free
• Yeast free
• Free from artificial flavorings, colorings and preservatives
• No chemicals or parabens

Following the taxonomic updates advised by a global team of scientists and published in April 2020, a reclassification has been proposed for the Lactobacillus rhamnosus species. The L. rhamnosus strain in Pregnancy may therefore now also be known as Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus HN001.

Customer reviews

• I am in my third trimester and was really struggling with indigestion, bloating and gas. I was recommended these by a friend and I have found that my symptoms have really improved over the past month, I am no longer feeling uncomfortable and my digestive system is back on track. Since taking the probiotics, I have also noticed energy levels have increased as I was starting to get lethargic. I also love the fact that these probiotics are aiding my babies immune system too, especially during the uncertainty of the pandemic we are in.

  Harriet Gray - 10th September 2021

• I am on my 4th bottle, I love this product and feel that it really gives me the support I need. I am currently breastfeeding and I find that my baby has a happy tummy as well after she feeds. She is now 9 months and I am on my 4th bottle. I can't exist without this. Thank you for developing something like this which helps us have a quality of life

  Nazmeera - 11th July 2021

• I've been taking For Pregnancy since I found out I was pregnant and I'm now nearly 23 weeks. I have found it's really helped support many symptoms that come with pregnancy, from digestion to vaginal health and more. It's so good knowing that I'm taking something that is keeping me healthy that will in turn keep my little one healthy. They are so easy to take and I definitely recommend to all mums to be!

  Olivia - 9th June 2021

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USA Shipping

Coronavirus Update

We ship all USA orders from our warehouse in Hampshire in the UK. Due to the ongoing global pandemic many US, European and Worldwide postal routes are seeing increased transit times. Delivery times provided on this site are therefore a guide and not a guarantee. Express Services largely remain unaffected however these routes are typically subject to local tax and duties at customs.

USA standard shipping: $4.99

International postal order - typically delivered within 4-10 working days.
Free standard shipping on orders over $100.

USA express shipping: $6.99

We use DHL and orders are typically delivered within 1-3 working days.

Good to know

• We'll send you an email to confirm once your parcel has been dispatched.
• For delivery queries, please email enquiries@optibacprobiotics.com. 
• We are unable to ship orders to PO boxes.
• Product prices on this website are always shown in US dollars (USD $) and exclude tax - tax is not applicable as orders are fulfilled from the UK.

Worldwide Delivery

• We deliver to more than 50 countries.
• Shipping is charged at cost - please note that duties may apply.
• Please allow 3-7 working days for delivery within Europe and 5-12 days to all other destinations. Includes order tracking.  
• If you are located within the United Kingdom or Europe, we recommended switching to our UK website.
• International deliveries might currently take a little longer due to the global coronavirus situation. Please refer to the webpage of our international delivery provider DHL to confirm the number of days it takes to receive your order and whether they currently ship to your country.
• Most international delivery prices are dependent on the size and weight of your order and where it is being sent. You'll be shown the final price of shipping in the checkout, before payment, once we have your address and order details.
• Long distance shipping and short-term exposure to high temperatures will not compromise the viability of our products. Customers living in very hot countries should store the products out of direct sunlight and refrigerate if the option is available.

For more details regarding international orders, currency conversion and applicable tax for orders outside the USA, please take a look at our delivery FAQ.