5 of the best Pregnancy Probiotics

Pregnancy Probiotics are becoming increasingly more popular amongst pregnant women, and for good reason. Optimising the health of the gut and also the vaginal microbiome during pregnancy can not only support in digestive health, but research is suggesting there could be benefits to baby including reducing the risks of eczema, and helping to establish their own gut microbiome as they travel through the vagina during birth.

If considering taking a pregnancy probiotic, it is important to do your research. Read more here about why it’s worth taking them.

To help find the right pregnancy probiotics, we’ve narrowed it down to get you started in your search.

1. Qiara Breastfeeding and Pregnancy Probiotic

This product from Qiara is a probiotic isolated from breastmilk, that is specifically formulated to:

• Reduce breast pain associated with mild mastitis
• Reduce the recurrence of mild mastitis
• Help restore good gut flora during and after antibiotic use, important for C-section or GBS positive mums
• Restore and maintain good bacteria in breastmilk during and after antibiotic use
• Maintain a healthy microflora for mum and baby before, during and after pregnancy
• Improve digestive function and gut health

RRP $79.00 for 28 Sachets direct from Qiara

2. Perdays Pregnancy Probiotic 360 & Vitamin D

A precise nutritional supplement specifically formulated for pregnancy. Nutriseal-Capsules are an Australian first double capsule that protect the probiotics from stomach acids and ensure targeted delivery to the gut where there is a better chance of survival. This product is:

• Australian made, with a premium quality formula that contains 16 billion purposeful bacteria + plant based Vitamin D
• Address the specific probiotic needs during pregnancy
• Helps to maintain general health and well-being, healthy blood sugar / glucose and vaginal healthy microflora
• Supports healthy emotional/mood balance

RRP $55.00 for 30 tablets from Perdays

3. Life Space Probiotic + Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Capsules

Life-Space Probiotic + Pregnancy & Breastfeeding is a multi-strain probiotic formula containing 4 strains of beneficial bacteria plus Calcium and Vitamin D. Specifically formulated to:

• Support general health and wellbeing while breastfeeding
• Support healthy growth and development in healthy breastfed infants
• Support bone health while breastfeeding
• Help reduce symptoms of mild mastitis while breastfeeding

RRP $51.99 for 50 tablets from Chemist Warehouse

4. Elevit Probiotic for Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

The Elevit Probiotic for Pregnancy and Breastfeeding is a scientific formulation, designed to promote immunity and gut health. Each capsule contains multiple strains of probiotics which:

• Deliver billions of good bacteria to support a healthy microbiome
• Support immunity and gut health, intestinal flora growth and nutrient uptake during pregnancy and breastfeeding

RRP $22.99 for 30 capsules from Chemist Warehouse

5. Inner Health Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Capsules

The Inner Health Capsules provide support for both mother and baby in order to:

• Promote the baby’s development during pregnancy
• Promote maternal health and encourage a healthy pregnancy
• Maintain health & wellbeing in breastfeeding women

RRP $33.99 for 30 capsules from Chemist Warehouse