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Prenatal Pre/Probiotic

Pre/probiotic strains are backed by clinical research and support a healthy vaginal microbiome and baby's microbiome development.*

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A strong and healthy microbiome (digestive tract, skin, and vagina) is needed for a healthy pregnancy, and to set your baby on a path of optimal health*. Our Pre/Probiotic includes clinically-studied spore-forming and non-spore-forming probiotics, and prebiotics (including polyphenols). Supports key perinatal needs like vaginal balance, digestive comfort, and iron absorption*. Formulated in partnership with leading perinatal and microbiome experts. Take it before, during, and after pregnancy — and even beyond.
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Optimal quantities and forms for your microbiome: 30 billion CFU per dose. Natural prebiotics from polyphenols and Lactoferrin enhance growth of healthy bacteria and support vaginal balance and iron absorption.
How to Use

Swallow capsules whole alongside a meal or break open and add capsule contents into food or drink.

We designed our Pre/Probiotic to be taken with our Prenatal Multi, Omega-3, and Collagen Protein. Together, these products optimally nourish mama and baby before, during, and after pregnancy*. Store fully sealed at room temperature.
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Every Form, Nutrient, and Supplier Vetted by Our Experts

Every Form, Nutrient, and Supplier Vetted by Our Experts

Non-GMO

Non-GMO

Always 3rd Party Tested

Always 3rd Party Tested

Designed to Maximize Bioavailability

Designed to Maximize Bioavailability

Zero Tolerance for Unwanted Fillers

Zero Tolerance for Unwanted Fillers

Unrivaled Dosing Standard

Unrivaled Dosing Standard

Targeted microbiome support for you and your baby.

We are thoughtful about every Pre/Probiotic used.

Lactobacillus acidophilus La-14®

9 Billion CFU An extensively studied Lactobacillus strain for before, during, and after pregnancy. An extensively studied Lactobacillus strain for before, during, and after pregnancy.
Lactobacillus is acid and bile-resistant, so it survives the journey to the intestines and beyond. Lactobacillus bacteria are found in fermented foods like yogurt and kefir, but often without the exact strains and amounts needed.
How it supports mama:
How it supports mama:
  • a healthy vaginal microbiome
  • immune function
  • a healthy vaginal microbiome
  • immune function
How it supports baby:
How it supports baby:
  • a healthy birth canal to seed baby’s gut
  • a healthy birth canal to seed baby’s gut
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Lactobacillus rhamnosus HN001

7 Billion CFU An extensively studied Lactobacillus strain for before, during, and after pregnancy. An extensively studied Lactobacillus strain for before, during, and after pregnancy.
Lactobacillus is acid and bile-resistant, so it survives the journey to the intestines and beyond. Lactobacillus bacteria are found in fermented foods like yogurt and kefir, but often without the exact stains and amounts needed.
How it supports mama:
How it supports mama:
  • maternal mood
  • a healthy vaginal microbiome
  • immune function
  • maternal mood
  • a healthy vaginal microbiome
  • immune function
How it supports baby:
How it supports baby:
  • a healthy full-term pregnancy
  • healthy skin
  • reduce allergic symptoms
  • immune function
  • a healthy birth canal to seed baby’s gut
  • a healthy full-term pregnancy
  • healthy skin
  • reduce allergic symptoms
  • immune function
  • a healthy birth canal to seed baby’s gut
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Bifidobacterium longum

5 Billion CFU An extensively studied Bifidobacterium strain for before, during, and after pregnancy.
Bifidobacterium are acid and bile-resistant, so they survives the journey to the intestines and beyond. Bifidobacterium are found in fermented foods like sauerkraut, but often without the exact stains and amounts needed.
How it supports mama:
How it supports mama:
  • overall gut health, as a keystone species
  • a healthy vaginal microbiome
  • healthy digestion
  • immune function
  • overall gut health, as a keystone species
  • a healthy vaginal microbiome
  • healthy digestion
  • immune function
How it supports baby:
How it supports baby:
  • overall gut health, as a keystone species
  • optimal immune system development
  • healthy skin
  • reduce allergic symptoms
  • overall gut health, as a keystone species
  • optimal immune system development
  • healthy skin
  • reduce allergic symptoms
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Bacillus subtilis DE111®

1 Billion CFU A spore-forming bacteria that has been extensively studied on a functional and genetic level.
Bacillus is acid and bile-resistant, so it survives the journey to the intestines and beyond. Bacillus spores were abundant in the foods consumed by our ancestors. Modern food systems and soil degradation have mostly eliminated our exposure to these needed organisms.
How it supports mama:
How it supports mama:
  • balancing gut microbial composition and supporting digestive comfort (e.g., bloating)
  • preventing overgrowth of unfriendly bacteria that are triggered by elevated levels of estrogen and progesterone during pregnancy
  • immune function
  • maternal mood
  • production of B Vitamins and Vitamin K2 (MK-7), which is associated with healthy blood pressure
  • healthy blood sugar
  • butyrate production
  • balancing gut microbial composition
  • preventing overgrowth of unfriendly bacteria that are triggered by elevated levels of estrogen and progesterone during pregnancy
  • immune function
  • maternal mood
  • production of B Vitamins and Vitamin K2 (MK-7), which is associated with healthy blood pressure
  • support healthy blood sugar
  • healthy inflammatory responses (together with Bacillus clausii SC-109 and Bacillus coagulans SC-208)
  • butyrate production (together with Bacillus clausii SC-109 and Bacillus coagulans SC-208)
How it supports baby:
How it supports baby:
  • balancing gut microbial composition
  • reducing exposure to unfriendly bacteria
  • immune function
  • balancing gut microbial composition
  • reducing exposure to unfriendly bacteria
  • immune function
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Lactobacillus reuteri

2 Billion CFU An extensively studied Lactobacillus strain for before, during, and after pregnancy. An extensively studied Lactobacillus strain for before, during, and after pregnancy.
Lactobacillus is acid and bile-resistant, so it survives the journey to the intestines and beyond. Lactobacillus bacteria are found in fermented foods like yogurt and kefir, but often without the exact stains and amounts needed.
How it supports mama:
How it supports mama:
  • produces lactic acid which reduces the growth of unfriendly bacterial and optimizes vaginal PH
  • healthy digestion
  • immune function
  • a healthy vaginal microbiome, especially in reducing the growth of unfriendly bacteria
  • healthy breastmilk
  • reducing the risk of infections
  • produces lactic acid which reduces the growth of unfriendly bacterial and optimizes vaginal PH
  • healthy digestion
  • immune function
  • a healthy vaginal microbiome, especially in reducing the growth of unfriendly bacteria
  • healthy breastmilk
  • reducing the risk of infections
How it supports baby:
How it supports baby:
  • a healthy full-term pregnancy
  • healthy skin
  • reduce allergic symptoms
  • reducing the risk of infections
  • a healthy full-term pregnancy
  • healthy skin
  • reduce allergic symptoms
  • reducing the risk of infections
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Bacillus coagulans (LactoSpore®)

2 Billion CFU A spore-forming bacterium used similarly to lactobacillus. A spore-forming bacterium used similarly to lactobacillus.
Bacillus is acid and bile-resistant, so it survives the journey to the intestines and beyond. Bacillus spores were abundant in the foods consumed by our ancestors. Modern food systems and soil degradation have mostly eliminated our exposure to these needed organisms.
How it supports mama:
How it supports mama:
  • produces lactic acid which reduces the growth of unfriendly bacteria
  • a healthy vagina, especially reducing unfavorable overgrowth, itchiness, and unwanted discharge
  • immune function
  • support GI upset, such as occasional gas, bloating, constipation or diarrhea
  • healthy inflammatory response
  • butyrate production
  • produces lactic acid which reduces the growth of unfriendly bacteria
  • a healthy vagina, especially reducing unfavorable overgrowth, itchiness, and unwanted discharge
  • immune function
  • support GI upset, such as occasional gas, bloating, constipation or diarrhea
  • healthy inflammatory response
  • butyrate production
How it supports baby:
How it supports baby:
  • immune function
  • a healthy full-term pregnancy
  • a healthy birth canal to seed baby’s gut
  • immune function
  • a healthy full-term pregnancy
  • a healthy birth canal to seed baby’s gut
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Bacillus clausii

1 Billion CFU A spore-forming bacterium among the most commonly used probiotic strains for bacteriotherapy. A spore-forming bacterium among the most commonly used probiotic strains for bacteriotherapy.
Bacillus clausii is acid and bile-resistant, so it survives the journey to the intestines and beyond. Bacillus spores were abundant in the foods consumed by our ancestors. Modern food systems and soil degradation have mostly eliminated our exposure to these needed organisms.
How it supports mama:
How it supports mama:
  • immune function
  • reduce damage from common antibiotics
  • healthy inflammatory responses (together with Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus coagulans)
  • butyrate production (together with Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus coagulans)
  • immune function
  • reduce damage from common antibiotics
  • healthy inflammatory responses (together with Bacillus subtilis HU58 and Bacillus coagulans SC-208
  • butyrate production (together with Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus coagulans)
How it supports baby:
How it supports baby:
  • immune function
  • reduce allergic symptoms
  • immune function
  • reduce allergic symptoms
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Saccharomyces boulardii

3 Billion CFU A yeast probiotic that is effective in improving gastrointestinal comfort A yeast probiotic that is effective in improving gastrointestinal comfort
Saccharomyces boulardii is a non-pathogenic, transient yeast that is an acid-resistant and temperature-tolerant microorganism that is not affected by antibacterial agents. Saccharomyces boulardii is a non-pathogenic, transient yeast that is an acid-resistant and temperature-tolerant microorganism that is not affected by antibacterial agents.
How it supports mama:
How it supports mama:
  • increases healthy microbe diversity in the gut
  • immune function
  • increased production of healthy short-chain fatty acids
  • reduce damage from common antibiotics
  • increases healthy microbe diversity in the gut
  • immune function
  • increased production of healthy short-chain fatty acids
  • reduce damage from common antibiotics
How it supports baby:
How it supports baby:
  • a healthy birth canal to seed baby’s gut
  • a healthy birth canal to seed baby’s gut
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Pomegranate Extract (Pomma+®)

180mg A polyphenol rich fruit extract that acts as a prebiotic A polyphenol rich fruit extract that acts as a prebiotic
Pomma+ uses only water to extract the beneficial polyphenols from California grown pomegranates, resulting in a concentrated, carrier-free extract. Pomma+ uses only water to extract the beneficial polyphenols from California grown pomegranates, resulting in a concentrated, carrier-free extract.
Why it's needed for mama:
Why it's needed for mama:
  • enhances the abundance of Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, the largest producer of butyrate in the gut
  • selectively feeds good bacteria
  • immune function
  • improves gut barrier function
  • support healthy blood sugar
  • enhances the abundance of Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, the largest producer of butyrate in the gut
  • selectively feeds good bacteria
  • immune function
  • improves gut barrier function
  • support healthy blood sugar
Why it's needecd for baby:
Why it's needecd for baby:
  • immune function
  • reduce allergic symptoms
  • immune function
  • reduce allergic symptoms
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Decaffeinated Green Tea Extract

170mg A polyphenol-rich fruit extract that acts as a prebiotic A polyphenol-rich fruit extract that acts as a prebiotic
Rich in polyphenols, green tea extract can act as a prebiotic, supporting gut health Rich in polyphenols, green tea extract can act as a prebiotic, supporting gut health
How it supports mama
How it supports mama
  • selectively feeds good bacteria
  • healthy pregnancy outcomes
  • selectively feeds good bacteria
  • healthy pregnancy outcomes
How it supports baby
How it supports baby
  • a healthy birth canal to seed baby's gut
  • a healthy birth canal to seed baby's gut
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Lactoferrin

100mg A prebiotic and synbiotic that is a key component of colostrum A prebiotic and synbiotic that is a key component of colostrum
Lactoferrin is a prebiotic and synbiotic that works synergistically with L. rhamnosus HN001 + L. acidophilus LA14 to support vaginal dysbiosis. Lactoferrin is a key component of colostrum. Lactoferrin is a prebiotic and synbiotic that works synergistically with L. rhamnosus HN001 + L. acidophilus LA14 to support vaginal dysbiosis. Lactoferrin is a key component of colostrum.
How it supports mama
How it supports mama
  • vaginal balance
  • immune function
  • improves gut barrier function
  • iron absorption
  • vaginal balance
  • immune function
  • improves gut barrier function
  • iron absorption
How it supports baby
How it supports baby
  • immune function
  • immune function
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    Great probiotic

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    I recommend this product
    Do you have any dietary restrictions? Gluten Free
    What is your current lifestage? Pregnant
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    1 week ago
    Great Product

    I have always struggled with stomach issues due to many food allergies. While these are not a cure, I do feel like they help to keep things at bay.

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    The best for gut health!

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    Amazing

    I used this all throughout my pregnancy and feel it helped keep me regular and peace of mind it was the best quality ingredients.

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Why do I need a Pre/Probiotic?
A strong and healthy microbiome (digestive system, skin, vagina) is needed for a healthy pregnancy — for you and baby. What you eat is the number one determiner or microbiome health, but because the health of mama's microbiome is so important during pregnancy and it can be difficult to get enough of certain key strains from food, we highly recommend supplementing with our tailored Pre/Probiotic.
How is your Pre/Probiotic designed for mamas and mamas-to-be?
Our Pre/Probiotic is formulated in partnership with leading microbiome experts to give you the targeted strains you need, and to seed your baby’s microbiome for optimal health. It is formulated to protect vaginal and gut microbiomes; boost maternal and infant immune functions; balance mood; optimize digestion; and support healthy blood sugar and pressure.
Is your Pre/Probiotic vegan, allergen free, and Non-GMO?
Our Pre/Probiotic vegetarian and non-GMO. Free of 8 major allergens and gluten. Contains Milk (Lactoferrin). Our Pre/Probiotic does contain Lactoferrin which is derived from milk. Note that the amount of lactose per serving is less than 1.5 mg. By comparison, a teaspoon of milk has around 270 mg of lactose.
Where is the Pre/Probiotic manufactured?
The Pre/Probiotic is manufactured in the United States at an FDA registered facility that has third party GMP certification.
Do I need to refrigerate the Pre/Probiotic?
We suggest storing at room temperature or cooler. Refrigeration is not necessary unless your home is consistently 79° F or warmer for extended periods.
Are the capsules enteric coated?
No, the capsules are not enteric coated. Research shows that our strains do not require enteric coated capsules to deliver the same benefits. The capsules are just a delivery system. That's why it's okay to open them up.
Could I experience some discomfort at the start of taking the Pre/Probiotic?
Possible symptoms may include abdominal cramping, loose stools, and changes in bowel movements. Though these symptoms may be uncomfortable, they are a sign that the product is working! Symptoms should resolve within 2-3 days. We suggest taking the capsules as follows for your system to adjust: Week 1: Take 1 capsule every other day, Week 2: Take 1 capsule daily, Week 3+: Take 2 capsules daily.
Can I take the Pre/Probiotic vaginally?
No, we do not recommend you take our Pre/Probiotic vaginally.
What kind of testing do you do?
We test all products for quality and safety at third-party laboratories including tests for nutritional content, pesticides, herbicides, heavy metals, microbes, and other contaminants.
Everything makes me nauseous while I am pregnant, will your product work for me?
Our Pre/Probiotic offers the flexibility to swallow the two capsule whole or break it open and mix the powder into food or drink. Many pregnant mamas find that something will work for them, despite nausea.
Which products work best with the Pre/Probiotic?
Our products are designed to be taken together for optimal nutrition. We recommend pairing the Pre/Probiotic with our Omega-3+, Collagen Protein, and Prenatal Multi to fully support you and baby throughout pregnancy. Shop our Complete Plan and save.
Why should I start a subscription? How does a subscription work?
Daily, continuous supplementation is needed to maintain optimal levels for you and your baby before, during, and after pregnancy. Our subscription ensures you never miss a day of optimal nourishment. We’ll send you an email each month, a few days before we charge you and ship your next box. You can delay an order, or cancel your subscription at any time, right from your account page.
I’m not yet pregnant or a mama, is your product still for me?
Yes, our product is tailored for before, during, and after pregnancy, but it is beneficial at all stages of life. Research suggests that a mama’s habits prior to conception influence her baby’s well-being not just at birth, but also for her entire lifetime. Our Pre/Probiotic supports a healthy microbiome not only for mama and baby, but for generations to come. Mamas-to-be can benefit from improving their microbiome prior to conception and may receive benefits like balanced mood, optimized digestion, and healthy blood sugar and pressure.
What happens if I miss a day? Or a few days?
Don't sweat it. We know how busy life can get. We suggest building your Pre/Probiotic consumption into an existing routine (like your morning smoothie), to keep the habit strong. Taking your Pre/Probiotic every day will provide positive, long-lasting results.
How long will it take to receive my order?
Domestic orders with in-stock products are estimated to arrive within 3 to 5 business days after leaving our warehouse. Shipping costs may apply to one-time orders. International shipping speeds vary by location but typically arrive within 8 to 16 business days after leaving our warehouse. A shipping notification with a tracking link is emailed to you as soon as your order ships.
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