The best pregnancy supplements for 2025 – tried and tested by mums

The most important nutrients for a pregnant woman that the NHS advise supplementing are folic acid (particularly before conceiving and in early pregnancy) and supplements containing 10mcg of vitamin D. However, some pregnant women may also need extra omega-3 and iodine, and vegan women will need to ensure they are consuming adequate amounts of vitamin B12, which can only be found naturally in animal food products.

To help you decide which supplements you might want to take over the next 9 months, our Top Testers Club members tested a range of pre-natal vitamins, including pregnancy specific supplements and vitamin D, omega-3 and calcium supplements. Our testers and parenting experts also looked closely at everything from the nutrient reference value of the ingredients and ease of swallowing them to the sustainability credentials and how much they cost to give them an overall score. You'll find all the results below.

Best pregnancy supplements at a glance

Best pregnancy multivitamins for 2025:

• Best for vegans and other restricted diets: Purolabs Pregnancy Complex, £30.39 at Amazon
• Best for sustainability: Wild Nutrition Pregnancy + New Mother Multi, £31.60 at Wild Nutrition
• Best budget pregnancy multivitamin: Superdrug Pregnancy Care 30 Tablets, £3.99 at Superdrug
• Best comprehensive pregnancy multivitamin: Pregnacare Max, £20.25 at Vitabiotics
• Best for supporting reproductive health: OVA Fertility and Pregnancy Support, £19.99 at OVA
• Best for pregnancy and beyond: Vitl Pregnancy and Breastfeeding, £19.95 at Vitl

Best pregnancy probiotics for 2025:

• Best budget pregnancy probiotic: ProVen Biotics for pregnancy, £11.80 at Amazon
• Best overall pregnancy probiotic: Wild Nutrition Pregnancy + New Mother Biotic, £31.60 at Wild Nutrition

Best vitamin D, calcium and omega-3 supplements for pregnancy:

• Best Omega-3 supplement: Coyne Purest Omega 3, £32.39 at Phytoceutics
• Best supplement to take on the go: Phytomist Vitamin D3 spray, £11.99 at Phytoceutics
• Best budget calcium supplement: Superdrug Calcium & Vitamin D 180 pk, £7.99 at Superdrug
• Best overall calcium supplement: Vitabiotics Ultra Calcium & Vitamin D, £3.65 at Vitabiotics
• Best vitamin D capsules: Nutravita Vitamin D3 & K2, £16.99 at Nutravita
• Best easy-to-take supplement: Nutravita Vitamin D3 & K2 Drops, £13.99 at Nutravita

Best pregnancy multivitamins for 2025

Purolabs Pregnancy Complex

Best for vegans and other restricted diets

Available from: Amazon (£30.39), Purolabs (£31.99)

MadeForMums rating: 4.5/5

Price per day: £1.06

Purolabs Pregnancy Complex has a brilliant range of 28 nutrients, all delivered in the optimal doses to support a healthy pregnancy including 200% NRV for folate, vitamin D3, vitamin B1, B6 and B12. These supplements are vegan friendly and consist of 2 fairly small daily capsules so are easy to fit into a busy lifestyle.

The supplements are made in the UK and are free from gluten, wheat, dairy, and lactose, so suitable for pretty much any diet. Each pack includes a month's worth of capsules contained in a nifty little flat bottle that you can easily slip in your bag and carry round with you. Both the lid and bottle are recyclable and the shipping package is zero carbon.

Available from: Amazon (£30.39), Purolabs (£31.99)

Wild Nutrition: Pregnancy + New Mother Multi

Best for sustainability

Available from: Wild Nutrition (£31.60), Amazon (£39.50)

MadeForMums rating: 4.5/5

Price per day: £1.05

Wild Nutrition is a luxury brand of supplements and was one of the most expensive pregnancy supplements we tested. It's a naturally food-grown supplement with over 20 nutrients, including bioflavonoids, choline and Coenzyme Q10 as well as essential vitamins and minerals. The B12 content is particularly high, so it's a good choice for vegans, but at the other end of the scale, the iodine content is only 33% NRV (nutrient reference value).

The packaging is really high-quality and feels expensive and luxurious. I liked that it has a tamper-proof seal for safety and comes in a glass bottle that can be reused for future purchases. The vitamins are made in the UK, they use sustainable materials, and the ingredients are plant-based, which is a big plus for me.

Available from: Wild Nutrition (£31.60), Amazon (£39.50)

Superdrug Pregnancy Care 30 tablets

Best budget pregnancy multivitamin

Available from: Superdrug (£3.99)

MadeForMums rating: 4/5

Price per day: 13p

A brilliant budget option that still contains an impressive 20 essential nutrients for pregnancy and breastfeeding, including vitamin D and folic acid (both at 200% NRV). In fact, there's at least 100% NRV for all nutrients except magnesium (16%) and calcium (15%).

This supplement consists of just one capsule a day and can be used both pre- and postpartum, however unlike some of the more expensive options we tested this one contains some added talc and so isn't quite as clean. The box is recyclable, but doesn't feel as premium as other brands.

I found the size of these tablets just right - not too big and very easy to swallow. Plus, they didn't cause any heartburn or nausea, which I’ve experienced with other supplements. I will continue taking these throughout the rest of my pregnancy.

Available from: Superdrug (£3.99)

Pregnacare Max

Best comprehensive pregnancy multivitamin

Available from: Vitabiotics (£20.25)

MadeForMums rating: 4.5/5

Price per day: 72p

Pregnacare is one of the most well-known pregnancy supplement brands and is stocked in plenty of shops and online retailers. Max is Pregnacare's most comprehensive supplement with all of the following vitamins and minerals at 100% NRV or over: vitamins D, C, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, folic acid, biotin, iron, zinc, copper, selenium and iodine.

The Pregnacare Max supplement consists of a daily dose of three capsules – a pair of essential vitamins and minerals with a separate omega-3 capsule – which could feel like quite a lot if you're taking any other tablets or find capsules hard to swallow. Plus, it's important to remember to take all 3 each day to get all the nutrients in the right amounts.

At £20.25, it's one of the more expensive options in this list, but the omega-3 DHA content makes it a good choice if you’re not fond of or don't eat fish; this is important for normal brain and eye development of your growing baby. This supplement is made with halal gelatin and fish oil so is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.

Available from: Vitabiotics (£20.25)

Vitl Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Best supplement for pregnancy and beyond

Available from: Vitl (£19.95)

MadeForMums rating: 4.5/5

Price per day: 83p

If you're looking for one continuous supplement to take you past the third trimester then this is a good choice as it's suitable for pregnancy and breastfeeding. It provides all of the key nutrients with at least 100% NRV (except magnesium at 32%) and there are no bulking agents. In fact, the NRV for the minerals and vitamins are some of the highest you'll get in just one capsule with 8 ingredients at over 200% NRV.

This product is suitable for vegans as there's no animal-derived vitamin D. It's just the one capsule per day, but at £19.95 for 30 tablets it's one of the more expensive options on our list. However, you can subscribe and save 15% on the website and enjoy the ease of having them delivered each month.

Available from: Vitl (£19.95)

OVA Fertility and pregnancy support

Best for supporting reproductive health

Available from: OVA (£19.99)

MadeForMums rating: 4/5

Price per day: £1.40

You get both style and substance from this new supplement company that launched in late 2024 and is the UK's first dedicated egg health brand.

The Fertility and Pregnancy Support supplement comes in cool, modern packaging with 28 days' worth of capsules per packet to be taken twice a day, but is fairly expensive when you work out the cost per day.

Each capsule contains 26 nutrients such as choline, folate, high-strength vitamin D and magnesium, all at over 100% NRV. You can take this supplement in the 3 months leading up to trying to conceive or freeze eggs to enhance egg quality and ovarian reserve, throughout all 9 months of pregnancy to support foetal development, and for postpartum recovery.

This supplement does contain vitamin A, which is not advised as a supplement during pregnancy, but only in safe medically approved amounts.

I liked that the blister pack had the days of the week written on it, so it’s easy to remember when a dose has been taken/ what’s due. The size was similar to standard capsules and there was no smell or taste so they were great to take.

Available from: OVA (£19.99)

Best pregnancy probiotics for 2025

Pro-Ven Biotics for pregnancy

Best budget pregnancy probiotic

Available from: Amazon (£10.75), Pro-Ven (£17.95)

MadeForMums rating: 3.5/5

Price per day: 36p

Another supplement to aid digestion and support gut health during pregnancy, each Pro-Ven Biotics capsule contains 10 billion live Lab4b friendly bacteria as used in the Swansea Baby Trial. The once-a-day capsules are GMO, gluten and dairy free and suitable for vegetarians too.

Pro-Ven is a UK-based company and the capsules come in a recyclable cardboard package and it's a cheaper alternative to some other pregnancy-focussed biotics. It's a good option to support your digestive health during pregnancy and also contains vitamin C at 100% NRV as well as calcium at 15% NRV for immune support.

There’s no taste or smell to this supplement and it didn’t repeat on me at all. It was easy to take as it comes in capsule form. I read reviews that they helped some ladies with constipation during pregnancy, which I’ve been suffering from but that wasn’t the case for me.

Available from: Amazon (£10.75), Pro-Ven (£17.95)

Wild Nutrition Pregnancy + New Mother Biotic

Best overall pregnancy probiotic

Available from: Wild Nutrition (£31.60), Amazon (39.50)

MadeForMums rating: 5/5

Price per day: £1.05

It's well known that guts can become sluggish and digestion more difficult during pregnancy, so Wild Nutrition also offer a Pregnancy + New Mother Biotic with four probiotic strains that provide 30 billion CFU per daily dose and is specifically formulated for pregnant and new mothers in mind.

It's a dairy-free product but isn't 100% vegan as the bacteria are derived from milk. All the ingredients are clean and from ethical sources though and the bottle is recyclable and reusable.

It's a food-grown supplement and only requires the user to take one capsule a day. One of the main benefits of Wild Nutrition is the brilliant free consultations on offer, where a nutritional therapist will offer supplement guidance and craft a personalised health routine for you.

The packaging is beautiful and fully recyclable, plus the bottle is designed to be refilled. The capsule is a good size and easy to swallow. I will be purchasing this again once my current bottle runs out.

Available from: Wild Nutrition (£31.60), Amazon (39.50)

Best vitamin D, calcium and omega-3 supplements for pregnancy

Coyne Purest Omega 3

Best Omega-3 supplement

Available from: Phytoceutics (£32.39)

MadeForMums rating: 4.5/5

Price per day: from 54p - £1.62 depending on whether you take 1, 2 or 3 capsules a day.

Omega-3 is an essential fatty acid that the body cannot produce on its own, meaning it's vital to obtain through food or supplements. If you are deficient in omega-3 and don't or can't eat oily fish or flaxseed and chia seeds then your doctor might suggest an omega-3 supplement during pregnancy.

According to a recent study, "adequate consumption of omega-3 fatty acids is vitally important during pregnancy as they are critical building blocks of fetal brain and retina. Omega-3 fatty acids may also play a role in determining the length of gestation and in preventing perinatal depression."¹

This supplement ticks all the boxes for sustainability and purity, using sustainably caught wild Alaskan pollock, completely recycled packaging and a very high TOTOX score (which measures oxidation levels and rancidity).

The supplement also has very high levels of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which are long chain omega-3 fatty acids that are considered more active and make the best choice when supplementing.

Available from: Phytoceutics (£32.39)

Phytomist Vitamin D3 Oral Spray

Best supplement to take on the go

Available from: Phytoceutics (£11.99)

MadeForMums rating: 4/5

Price per day: 30p

A drop of sunshine in a bottle is a good idea to take whether you're pregnant or not when you live in the UK!

This little 20ml bottle contains 40 doses of high-strength vitamin D3, well over the minimum NRV, and is easy to carry around with you if you're prone to forgetting to take your supplement at home.

You're advised to spray 4 times under the tongue for the optimal dosage, which seems a lot, but the fact that the vitamin is delivered in spray form helps the body to absorb it more efficiently.

It has a nice citrussy taste so it isn't unpleasant to take. It's suitable for vegetarians and the packaging is eco-friendly, and at just 30p per day, it's great value. The only downside: it contains a sweetener, 265mg of xylitol.

The flavour of the spray was citrussy and I found it pleasant even though it’s quite strong. The size of the bottle is nice and small, and so easy to use and store away. The supplement is sprayed into the mouth, which I found very easy to do.

Available from: Phytoceutics (£11.99)

Superdrug: Calcium & Vitamin D 180 pk

Best budget calcium supplement

Available from: Superdrug (£7.99)

MadeForMums rating: 3.5/5

Price per day: 9p

This budget-friendly option is a great choice if you've been told you need more calcium to support you through your pregnancy and want to get your vitamin D hit at the same time.

People with a diagnosed milk allergy or a lactose intolerance are often at risk of being deficient in calcium, so if you have a restricted diet, or if you follow a plant-based diet or are on certain medications.

Pregnant women should be aiming for around 700mg of calcium per day (this is the daily nutrient reference value for calcium in the UK) and this supplement includes over 100% NRV as well as the recommended daily amount of vitamin D.

The tablets can be a bit chalky to taste and swallow, need to be taken twice a day and contain some balking ingredients.

Available from: Superdrug (£7.99)

Vitabiotics Ultra Calcium & Vitamin D

Best overall calcium supplement

Available from: Vitabiotics (£3.65)

MadeForMums rating: 4.5/5

Price per day: 12p - 24p

If you're deficient in calcium and need to supplement during your pregnancy, this Vitabiotics supplement is a great choice with calcium at 125% NRV if you take two tablets and vitamin D at 400% NRV.

Vitamin D3 and calcium contribute to the maintenance of normal bones and teeth and the addition of vitamin D helps with the absorption and utilisation of calcium and supports your immune system.

You can choose between 1 or 2 tablets a day, which should be taken at mealtimes and these tablets can be taken throughout pregnancy and during breastfeeding and can be used long term into menopause. The packaging is recyclable and the tablets are suitable for vegetarians and are gluten-free.

Available from: Vitabiotics (£3.65)

Nutravita Vitamin D3 & K2

Best vitamin D capsules

Available from: Nutravita (£16.99)

MadeForMums rating: 5/5

Price per day: 14p

You get 4 months' worth of vitamin D3 and highly absorbable vitamin K2 in this supplement from Nutravita, which is aimed at helping boost immunity and support the healthy absorption of calcium.

Studies² have found that vitamin K deficiency during pregnancy "can present a serious health risk to pregnant women and their babies that may lead to haemorrhage, especially in newborns," so the 133% NRV for vitamin K is a real bonus as is the 2000% NRV for vitamin D3!

It's just one capsule a day and is suitable for vegetarians, but not vegans. The packaging is recyclable too.

For the amount of vitamin D provided along with the K2 supplement I certainly think these vitamins are value for money. You know that you are getting the right amount to support your needs. The tablets are small and easy to take and I would recommend these to fellow parents.

Available from: Nutravita (£16.99)

Nutravita Vitamin D3 & K2 drops

Best easy-to-take supplement

Available from: Nutravita (£13.99)

MadeForMums rating: 4/5

Price per day: less than 1p

There are approximately 2000 drops of vitamin D3 and K2 goodness in this supplement, and it's recommended to take 2 drops a day, so this little bottle could last you a long time (although you'll need to check the use-by date as supplements can go off) – at less than 1p a day, it's brilliant value for money.

The droplet tool means you can easily take this supplement and if you don't like the taste you can just drop into water and drink instead, however, our testers noted that the dropper tool often releases more than 2 drops at a time.

The drops are free from lactose, gluten, nuts and soya and contain fast-absorbing vitamin D3 at 500% NRV and vitamin K2 at 27% NRV, both of which are important in the maintenance of healthy bones, teeth and a functioning immune system when pregnant.

I am taking these drops daily – they taste a little like cooking oil but there’s no smell and I don’t find them difficult to take at all. The size of the bottle is good and will keep me going for months.

Available from: Nutravita (£13.99)

How to get the best out of your pregnancy supplement?

"Pregnancy is a time when many women become conscious of how their nutrition can impact their developing baby as well as their own health," says registered dietician and public health nutritionist Dr Frankie Phillips.

"While we now know there is no need to 'eat for two', there are some foods and drinks which need to be limited during pregnancy and some nutrients that need a bit more attention, such as vitamin D and folic acid.

"On top of that, it can become uncomfortable to eat large meals, so vitamin and mineral supplements can help to achieve nutrient needs when you can only eat small meals or simply don’t feel like eating when you are suffering from morning sickness.

"Eating small portions of nutrient-dense foods regularly can be helpful, and increasing foods rich in fibre and drinking enough fluid can help maintain gut health too."

What ingredients should you look for in a good pregnancy supplement?

"A good pregnancy supplement should always contain at least vitamin D and folic acid, but extra omega-3 can help support babies' eye and brain development, especially if you don’t eat oily fish," says Dr Frankie Phillips.

"Of key concern in pregnancy is folic acid. All pregnant women (as well as those trying to conceive) need to take extra folic acid every day until the 12th week of pregnancy to reduce risk of babies being born with neural tube defects, such as spina bifida.

"It’s unlikely that the additional 400mg can be achieved by diet alone, so supplements are recommended.

"Current nutrition guidelines suggest that an extra 0.1mg Vitamin B1, 0.3mg vitamin B2 and 10mg vitamin C are needed to top up the usual amounts of these nutrients in pregnant women. Vitamin D during pregnancy is the same as for all adults, at 10mcg. Recent research has also suggested that iodine levels are often too low in pregnant women.

"Vitamin A is needed in pregnancy, but supplements containing vitamin A should be avoided as they risk harm to the baby.

"Those following a vegan diet during pregnancy need to be particularly aware of their vitamin D, vitamin B12 and iodine intake. Algal or lichen supplements can provide vitamin D, instead of the usual animal-derived version."

Are pregnancy supplements safe for everyone?

"Supplement use in high-risk groups such as pregnant and breastfeeding women, patients who are immune-compromised, those due to undergo surgery or who are on prescribed medication should always be discussed with your GP," says Nutritionist Kerry Torrens. "This is because certain groups may need to avoid some products."

"In particular, pregnant women should avoid supplements that contain vitamin A in the form of retinol as well as fish liver oil capsules. This is because high levels of this vitamin may be harmful for their developing baby.

"If you’ve been advised to reduce your salt intake, you should avoid fizzy vitamin supplements because they contain high levels. Similarly, iron supplements may be harmful for people who don’t need them."

How we tested the pregnancy supplements

Each of the supplements in our best buys list was tested by two different pregnant women in our MadeForMums Top Testers Club and carefully chosen based on their suitability for pregnancy and their ingredients by a parenting journalist. Our testers took the supplements for the same time period, with observations recorded based on the below testing criteria. We included samples from various manufacturers, with a range of price points to suit different budgets. The key areas we assessed were:

• Taste, flavour and size: was the supplement enjoyable to consume and easy to swallow?
• Nutrient profile: which nutrients are included? And at what levels? How does this compare to the NRV (nutrient reference value)?
• Additives: does the supplement contain additives, such as preservatives, artificial sweeteners or colourings, for example?
• Dietary requirements: does the product meet any specific dietary needs – is it vegetarian or vegan?
• Value for money: how does it compare to other products on a cost-per-day basis?
• Ease of fitting supplement taking into daily life?
• Was the packaging recyclable, refillable or sustainable and what was the design like?

References:

^{1 Omega-3 Fatty acids and pregnancy, Coletta JM, Bell SJ, Roman AS. 2010}

^{2 Vitamin K supplementation during pregnancy for improving outcomes, Kellie FJ. 2017}

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