Why I Switched to a Prenatal Gummy as a Pelvic Floor PT and Mom

My story with supplements has come a long way. It all started when I needed them more than I could've ever known; struggling with gut issues for years and on the verge of progressing to something bigger. I finally met with a registered dietitian who helped my gut issues and started to build me a supplement program to help my symptoms. That's when I learned that supplements were a way of giving your body more of what it needs, helping you feel strong and healthy, and replenishing lost nutrients.

When I talked to my dietitian about wanting to get pregnant, she immediately recommended the Needed Prenatal as one of the best prenatals for expecting mothers. She helped educate me that they provide way more nutrients than just the average prenatal and go above and beyond to make sure the baby's needs are met, and so are the mother's. After doing more extensive research, I learned that 95% of women are nutritionally depleted despite taking a standard prenatal. That hit differently as I was already someone who had been through years of nutrient issues with my gut.

I have been using Needed’s Prenatal Multi the entire time while I was preparing to get pregnant, while pregnant, and into postpartum. It has been the absolute best addition for my health as a mother. Every time my blood tests would come back while I was pregnant, I was in great marks in all areas. Not only that, but I felt more nourished and supported while taking Needed’s Prenatal.

I’m happy to announce they just launched a new prenatal multi, the Prenatal Multi Gummy. It’s delicious, and it’s thoughtfully formulated to help optimally nourish moms during this nutrient-demanding season! They are my staple right now while I recover postpartum with my first baby, and I can't wait to implement them during my next pregnancy. Especially when it comes to the 1st trimester nausea and increased gag reflex. 

Needed’s Prenatal Multi Gummy comes in two flavors, Strawberry-Banana and Orange-Passionfruit-Pineapple. 3 gummies a day offer 17 nutrients. There are no synthetic dyes, no artificial sweeteners, no gelatin, absolutely nothing weird in there (meaning you get all the good stuff and none of the bad!). Each batch is third-party tested, meaning they're tested for heavy metals, pesticides, and contaminants. That matters to me as someone who has been through the whole process of cleaning up what I put in my body and wanting to nourish my babies right from the start.

One thing I look for in a prenatal is optimal forms of nutrients, so I appreciate that Needed’s Prenatal Multi Gummy uses methylfolate instead of folic acid, which is the form your body can readily absorb. They also include choline, which is something most prenatals completely leave out, and it's so important for baby's brain and nervous system development.* On top of that, they have 4,000 IU of Vitamin D, 40 mg of Vitamin B6 (which is helpful when it comes to first trimester nausea), and 75 mcg of Vitamin B12 for energy. Their formula actually has 8x more nutrition than the leading prenatal gummy and 4x more than the average of leading prenatals.

As a practitioner educated in holistic medicine, functional nutrition, and women’s health, Needed Prenatal Gummies are a staple I recommend to my expecting mommas.

As a pelvic floor physical therapist, helping expecting mothers prep for birth is a priority. We work on relaxing the pelvic floor, learning pushing techniques, exercises, and stretches to support birth, and building a better mindset with helpful breathing tactics. But there's also the nutrition and supplement side of things that they can do at home to support their full body. When my patients ask me what prenatal to take, I always point them to Needed because I know the nutrient quality is there. It's a brand that over 20,000 healthcare practitioners recommend, and I'm so happy to be one of them too!

Whether you're trying to conceive, currently pregnant, or in your postpartum season, having a prenatal that actually delivers real nutrition and not just the bare minimum is so important for you and your baby. That's why I absolutely recommend Needed’s line of prenatals, including their new Prenatal Multi Gummies. ❤️

Try the New Needed Prenatal Gummies With the Links Below:

Gummy: https://thisisneeded.com/products/prenatal-gummies?irpid=1111578&pwc=true

Gummy + Choline Bundle: https://thisisneeded.com/products/prenatal-gummies-choline-bundle?irpid=1111578&pwc=true

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

‡4x more nutrition refers to the average amount of vitamins and minerals provided per daily serving, measured relative to pregnancy Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs), compared to the average of the leading prenatal gummy and capsule brand and Needed’s Prenatal as of May 2026. Brand A: 8x, Brand B: 4x, Brand C: 4x, Brand D: 4x.

‖ Based on a comparison of each brand’s labeled daily serving amounts of vitamins and minerals relative to the pregnancy Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs), calculated as an average across those nutrients. As of May 2026.

This post is sponsored by Needed, a brand I genuinely recommend to my patients and use personally.

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