Postnatal Multivitamin
Essential for Women
Essential Postnatal is formulated to help support a mother’s new nutrient needs for 6 months postpartum and throughout lactation.*
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When Your New Nutrient Needs Arrive
Key nutrients for moms postpartum, with added support for lactation*
Normal Immune Function
Vitamins A, C, D3, and Zinc help support normal immune function.*
Brain Health
Nature-identical Choline, Omega-3 DHA from microalgae, and methylated Vitamin B12 help support brain health.*
350mg of Omega-3 DHA per serving
Helps support fatty acid content of breast milk in lactating women.*
Higher nutrient requirements during lactation
Formulated with USP-grade Iodine, and nature-identical Biotin and Choline to support women’s increased nutrient requirements during lactation.*
Traceable Nutrients
Third-Party Tested (for microbes and heavy metals)
Non-GMO
Vegan
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100% of ingredients Made Traceable® showcasing each supplier and final place of manufacturing for all active and other ingredients, because not all ingredients are created equal.
Vitamin A
Made through fermentation, our vegan Vitamin A is an antioxidant that also helps support normal immune function and normal vision.*
- Source
- Fermentation of Blakeslea trispora
- Supplier
- LycoRed Ltd.
- Final Location of Manufacturing
- Be'er Sheva, Israel
Vitamin D
Ritual uses Vitashine™, a Certified Vegan D3 ingredient made from sustainably-sourced lichen.
- Source
- Lichens
- Supplier
- The GHT Companies / ESB Developments Ltd
- Final Location of Manufacturing
- Nottingham, UK
Vitamin C
Ritual uses Quali®-C, a branded vitamin C ingredient with a low carbon footprint.
- Source
- Synthesized Vitamin C
- Supplier
- DSM
- Final Location of Manufacturing
- Dalry, Scotland
| Supplement Facts | ||
|---|---|---|
| Serving Size: Two (2) Vegan Capsules | ||
| Servings Per Container: 30 | ||
| Amount Per Serving | %DV<sup>Ϯ</sup> | |
| Vitamin A (as beta-carotene) | 500 mcg RAE | 38% |
| Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) | 12 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol1) [from Lichen (whole plant)] | 50 mcg (2000 IU) | 333% |
| Vitamin E (as alpha tocopherol from mixed tocopherols) [from Brassica napus (seed)] | 10 mg | 53% |
| Folate (as 6S-5-methyltetrahydrofolate [glucosamine salt]) | 1000 mcg DFE | 167% |
| Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) | 10 mcg | 357% |
| Biotin | 150 mcg | 429% |
| Choline (as choline bitartrate) | 55 mg | 10% |
| Iron (as ferrous bisglycinate) | 8 mg | 30% |
| Iodine (as potassium iodide) | 200 mcg | 69% |
| Magnesium (as dimagnesium malate) | 32 mg | 8% |
| Zinc (as zinc bisglycinate) | 3 mg | 23% |
| Omega-3 Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) Fatty Acids [from Schizochytrium spp. (whole microalgae)] | 350 mg | ** |
| Boron (as calcium fructoborate) | 0.7 mg | ** |
| Vitamin K2 (as Menaquinone-7) | 90 mcg | ** |
| Ϯ%DV for Pregnant/Lactating Women | ||
| ** Daily Value (DV) not established | ||
| Other ingredients: Stomach acid-resistant outer vegan capsule (hypromellose, gellan gum), inner vegan capsule (hypromellose), silica, cellulose, l-leucine. | ||
| 1Vitashine™ lichen | ||
| Quatrefolic® is a registered trademark of Gnosis S.p.A. | ||
Frequent Questions
Essential Postnatal is formulated for the new nutrient demands on a mother for 6 months postpartum and throughout lactation.* The postpartum period is commonly defined as the time from birth up to 6 months post-birth. We recommend Essential Postnatal to women for 6 months after giving birth or for as long as they plan to breastfeed or pump.*
Our products are purchased as a subscription. After your initial purchase, orders are automatically sent every 30 days to keep you on track. That said, it’s your Ritual: We’ll send you a notification each month a few days before we charge you and ship your next bottle. You’re free to rush or delay an order or cancel your subscription at any time, right from your account page.
Each batch of our multivitamins is tested for identity, purity, strength, and composition so we can be sure that what’s on the label is what’s in the capsules. We also complete third-party testing to help ensure our products are compliant with regulations and guidelines for heavy metals, microbes, and major allergens and to help assure the quality and safety of our products. Essential Postnatal has been independently certified for quality and purity. It is Non-GMO Project Verified.
The bottle for Essential Postnatal is made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic and is made of #1 PET plastic, which is highly recyclable curbside. The caps on our multivitamin bottles are #5 and are made of polypropylene.
Additionally, your first month is shipped in a recyclable box, and recurring orders are shipped in mailers made from 100% recycled content (the paper used to make our mailers is 100% garbage-repurposed newsprint and plant fibers). Any collateral included is also made of 100% recycled materials.
Supporting new nutrient demands on a mother for 6 months postpartum and throughout lactation is what’s important. While many people feel a difference, some don’t, and that’s okay. It’s what’s happening inside that counts. Calcium-helper nutrients D3, K2, Magnesium, and Boron help support bone health, while Iron, Folate, and vitamin B12 contribute to red blood cell formation. Vitamins A, C & D help contribute to normal immune function, and Biotin, Iodine, and zinc support metabolic demand.*
Articles from the Journal
Our Scientific Advisory Board
Dr. Nima Alamdari
PhD
Chief Scientific Officer Prev. Harvard Faculty
Dr. Marie Caudill
PhD, RD
Professor, Cornell University Nutritional Sciences
Dr. Jason Rothbart
MD, FACOG
Physician, Cedars-Sinai Obstetrics and Gynecology
Dr. Mastaneh Sharafi
PhD, RD
SVP of Scientific Affairs at Ritual Nutritional Sciences
Dr. Robin Berzin
MD
Doctor & CEO, Parsley Health Functional Medicine
Dr. Jordan Shlain
MD
Physician & Founder, Private Medical Primary Care
Dr. Michelle Davenport
Registered Dietitian & Nutritionist
Dr. Dyan Hes
MD
Medical Director, Gramercy Pediatrics