Neural Tube Support*
Folate and Choline to support neural tube development.*
Essential
Prenatal
Essential for Women
Prenatal Multivitamin
The next-generation prenatal with 12 key nutrients for before and during pregnancy.*
OB/GYN Recommended Formula†
†Based on the Ritual formulation reviewed by 150 OB/GYNs.
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Delayed-Release Capsule Design
Vegan
Gluten and Major Allergen Free
Made Traceable®
Non-GMO Project Verified
No Artificial Colorants
For Thinking, Trying, and When it's Time
Now’s the time to start supporting your pre-pregnancy and pregnancy nutrient needs.*
Baby's Brain Development
Choline, Folate and 350mg Omega-3 DHA for supporting fetal brain development.*
Blood-Building
Iron, Folate, & Vitamin B12 contribute to red blood cell formation.*
Bone Health
Calcium-helper nutrients D3, K2, Magnesium, and Boron help maintain bone health.*
12 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.
Folate
Methylated Folate
Pisticci, Italy
Folate
200 mcg DFE
We include methylated folate as 5-MTHF, the active form of folic acid. It bypasses common gene variations that make the folic acid to folate conversion more difficult for up to ⅓ of people.*
Nutrition Fact
Folate adequacy may also reduce a women’s risk of having a child with neural tube defects.*
Omega-3 DHA
Vegan DHA from microalgae
Saskatoon, Canada
Omega-3 DHA
330 mg
We use a vegan-certified form made from microalgae—because it’s better for the environment than fish oil.
Nutrition Fact
Omega-3 DHA helps support heart health.*
Vitamin B12
Methylated B12
Naugatuck, Connecticut / North Brunswick, New Jersey
Vitamin B12
8 mcg
We use a biologically-active form (a.k.a. the same kind found in food and our body), as opposed to the commonly used cyanocobalamin.
Nutrition Fact
Vitamin B12 status is commonly low in vegans.
Choline Bitartrate
Nature-identical Choline
Verona, Missouri
Choline Bitartrate
55 mg
Our Choline is clinically studied and made up of nature-identical tartrate.
Nutrition Fact
Over 90% of pregnant women are not getting enough choline from the diet.*
Iodine
USP-grade potassium iodide
Ogden, Utah
Iodine
150 mcg
Our Iodine is a USP-grade form from Potassium Iodide.
Nutrition Fact
Iodine contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.*
Biotin
USP-grade, active Biotin
Naugatuck, Connecticut / North Brunswick, New Jersey
Biotin
150 mcg
Our form is a USP-grade nature-identical Biotin.
Nutrition Fact
Marginal biotin shortfalls are common during pregnancy.*
Vitamin D
Vegan-certified D3 from lichen
Nottingham, UK
Vitamin D
50 mcg (2000 IU)
We opted for a vegan-certified form from sustainably-harvested lichen, as opposed to non-animal friendly sources like sheep’s wool or fish liver.
Nutrition Fact
Vegans commonly have low dietary Vitamin D intakes and status.
Iron
Gentle, ferrous bisglycinate chelate
Ogden, Utah
Iron
8 mg
We chose a chelated form that’s backed by decades of human studies—plus, it’s shown to be gentle on the stomach, unlike other forms.
Nutrition Fact
Iron supports red blood cell formation.*
Boron
Food-form Boron
Momence, Illinois
Boron
0.7 mcg
We use calcium fructoborate—a form found in food—because it’s supported by clinical studies.
Nutrition Fact
Boron is a calcium-helper nutrient.*
Vitamin E
From mixed tocopherols
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Vitamin E
6.7 mg
We use a soy-free, mixed tocopherols source that matches the composition of Vitamin E found in healthy foods.*
Nutrition Fact
More than 70% of adults, teen girls, and teen boys are not getting enough Vitamin E from their diets.*
Vitamin K2
Pure, non-soy form of K2MK7
Oslo, Norway
Vitamin K2
90 mcg
Our bioavailable form comes from a soy-free source that can be difficult to find in food.
Nutrition Fact
Vitamin K helps support bone health*
Magnesium
Chelated form of Magnesium
Ogden, Utah
Magnesium
30 mg
We chose a chelated form that’s backed by clinical studies, and shown to be better absorbed by your body than other Magnesium chelates.
Nutrition Fact
Magnesium and Vitamin D3 help support normal muscle contraction.*
We opted for methylated folate as 5-MTHF - the active form of folic acid to support folate adequacy.*
The Smart Capsule
DESIGNED FOR OPTIMAL ABSORPTION
Delayed-release capsules are designed to dissolve in the small intestine, an optimal place to absorb nutrients.*
ALL TOGETHER, FEWER PILLS
Our nested design combines oily and dry ingredients in one capsule. Get nutrients you need in just 2 daily pills.*
ESSENCED WITH LEMON OR MINT
The tab in every bottle keeps things fresh, so taking your vitamins daily is a more enjoyable experience.
We Want You to Ask Questions
Seriously. Our team of supplement experts and scientists has answers.
Essential Prenatal was designed with 12 key nutrients for women who are thinking about, trying, or who are currently pregnant. If you’re not trying or are currently pregnant, Essential for Women 18+ is the way to go!
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 Prenatal has been independently certified for quality and purity. It is Non-GMO Project Verified.
The bottle for Essential Prenatal 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 key nutrient needs before and during pregnancy 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. Blood-building nutrients Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B12 contribute to red blood cell formation, while Vitamin D supports normal immune function.*
More questions? Find answers on our FAQs page.
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Essential Reading
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