Postnatal Multivitamin
Postnatal Multivitamin
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.*
15 Traceable Ingredients
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.
Notice something missing? We left out Calcium and Vitamin C for a reason.
Read Why Less Is More| 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. | ||
Our Patented Nutrient Delivery Technology
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Frequent Questions
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.*
Yes. We recommend Essential Postnatal to all women postpartum for 6 months, regardless of whether they are lactating or not.
Essential Postnatal is formulated with Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and Zinc, which aren’t in Essential Prenatal. It’s also aligned with the lower Recommended Daily Allowance for Iron in lactating women with 8mg, as well as their higher Recommended Daily Allowance of 200 mcg of Iodine per serving. Lastly, Essential Postnatal is formulated with 10 mg of Vitamin E and 10 mcg of Vitamin B12 per serving.*
We go above and beyond, and when we say transparency, we mean it. 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 use a third party lab to test for heavy metals, microbes, allergens, and other contaminants, helping to ensure our products are compliant within current guidelines and regulations.
No confusing vitamin aisles or forgetting refills. Ritual is conveniently delivered to you every month. We’ll send you an email 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. You’re in control.
Ritual products are Made Traceable™ through the first visible supply chain of its kind. By knowing where our ingredients come from, we are able to select clean alternatives to some traditional preservatives. Our multivitamins are formulated with the latest scientific research, revolutionizing decades-old formulae and out-dated capsule technology. We have control of many steps of the process so that we are able to ship products quickly after production, directly to you.
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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
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Nayonika R.
Age 25 - 34
5 months on Essential Postnatal
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31/10/2024
Yes, I'd tell a friend to take this product.
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Lizeth A.
Age 25 - 34
2 months on Essential Postnatal
Prenatal
04/08/2024
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Erika O.
Age 25 - 34
3 months on Essential Postnatal
2 months in
15/07/2024
Yes, I'd tell a friend to take this product.
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Kelly D.
Age 35 - 44
3 months on Essential Postnatal
No postpartum hair loss!!
19/06/2024
Yes, I'd tell a friend to take this product.
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Marya G.
Age 25 - 34
6 months on Essential Postnatal
Lemon flavor
01/06/2024
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The Essential for Women Postnatal Multivitamin, and/or the use of the Essential for Women Postnatal Multivitamin, is covered by U.S. Pat. No. 12,128,057. Other patent applications are pending. This is intended to serve as notice under 35 U.S.C. § 287(a).