PORTLAND, OR--(Marketwired - November 14, 2014) - According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 15 million babies are born prematurely every year. World Prematurity Day is Monday, Nov. 17 and organizers hope to raise awareness about the striking problems associated with prematurity.
In the U.S. one out of eight babies are born premature. It's a fact that the health of the parents can influence the health their newborn. Kirkman® offers a proprietary line of supplements called Before Baby™, formulated to help develop strong nutritional profiles for parents-to-be. Science indicates that the healthier parents-to-be are, the better chance their newborns have to be healthy
More and more evidence is emerging that negative environmental exposures may be a contributor to health problems related to pregnancy, birth and childhood development. Kirkman® is the only nutraceutical company that tests its supplements for more than 950 environmental contaminants. Including fungicides, pesticides, herbicides, biocides, endocrine disruptors and other harmful chemicals.
Because potential problems associated with premature birth can be so consequential, Kirkman® has made an effort to keep parents as healthy as possible by providing nutraceutical supplements to take during preconception and the prenatal period in its Before Baby™ line that includes the following products:
- Before Baby™ Antioxidant Super Blend: A special antioxidant blend specially formulated for parents and parents-to-be.
- Before Baby™ Immune Assist: A blend of ingredients that help boost the immune system specially formulated for parents and parents-to-be.
- Before Baby™ Men's Vitamin and Mineral Formulation: A complete vitamin and mineral blend specially formulated for fathers and fathers-to-be.
- Before Baby™ Natural Cleanse: A special blend of natural ingredients that help detoxify and cleanse the system specially formulated for parents and parents-to-be.
- Before Baby™ PreNatal Advanced Care Vitamin and Mineral Formula: A complete prenatal vitamin and mineral formulation to use while pregnant.
- Before Baby™ Probiotic 7-Strain: Specially formulated for parents and parents-to-be to provide healthy intestinal flora.
- Before Baby™ Vitamin D-3 2000 IU: Vitamin D-3 supplementation for parents and parents-to-be.
- Before Baby™ Women's Vitamin and Mineral Formulation: A complete vitamin and mineral blend specially formulated for mothers and mothers-to-be.
To learn more about Kirkman's Before Baby™ line or make an order, visit the website or call 1-800-245-8282 (or 503-694-1600 for international).
About Kirkman®
Kirkman® is the leading manufacturer of nutritional supplements for individuals with special sensitivities and dietary requirements. Founded in 1949, Kirkman® is also the oldest nutritional supplement company serving the special needs community. This experience has allowed Kirkman® to pioneer effective products in many areas of nutritional supplementation for individuals with special health needs. Kirkman® distinguishes itself from other nutraceutical companies with its Ultra Tested® protocol for purity testing, which calls for testing every raw ingredient in every product it manufactures for more than 950 environmental contaminants. To learn more about Kirkman®, visit the company website at www.kirkmangroup.com.
Contact Information:
Contact:
Kulani Mahikoa
V.P. Marketing
Kirkman Group, Inc.
Telephone: 503-694-1600