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Pregnancy Vitamins with Omega-3 DHA

Seven Seas

Pregnancy Vitamins with Omega-3 DHA

7.3/10 overall

£9.99 (28 capsules + 28 tablets)

A capsule-and-tablet duo pack combining Omega-3 DHA for brain and vision development with advanced folic acid.

Reviewed by SepehrNot yet hands-on tested — based on research & published specs

The structural idea here is sensible: split the omega-3 DHA into its own capsule and keep the folic acid and standard nutrients in a separate tablet, so each part can be dosed properly rather than compromising on omega-3 levels to fit everything into one pill. DHA specifically supports the baby's brain and vision development, and a fair few standard all-in-one prenatals either skip it or include a token amount — Seven Seas does not skimp on it, which is the main reason to pick this over a simpler single-tablet option.

Against Pregnacare Original, the price comparison favours Seven Seas noticeably — it is meaningfully cheaper while still covering folic acid and the core pregnancy nutrients, plus the dedicated omega-3 dose Pregnacare lacks. What you give up is simplicity: this is two pills, twice a day (one capsule, one tablet, morning and evening, or as directed), rather than Pregnacare's single daily tablet. For anyone who struggles to remember multiple doses, or who wants pregnancy vitamins to be a one-and-done morning habit, that is a real point against it.

This is a good fit for anyone specifically prioritising omega-3 intake — whether because they do not eat oily fish regularly, have read up on DHA's role in fetal brain development, or simply want the more complete nutrient coverage without paying branded-multivitamin prices. If you would rather take one tablet and be done with it, or omega-3 is not a priority for you, Pregnacare Original's simplicity is the better fit.

The honest downsides: remembering two separate products across the day is more admin than a single tablet, particularly on the mornings when first-trimester nausea makes swallowing anything feel like an effort. A handful of people also report a mild fishy aftertaste from the DHA capsule, which some manage by taking it with food or freezing the capsules briefly before taking them (a common trick with fish-oil supplements) to reduce burping.

What we liked

  • Dedicated omega-3 DHA dose for brain and vision development
  • Noticeably cheaper than branded single-tablet prenatals
  • Covers folic acid and core nutrients alongside omega-3

Where it falls short

  • Two separate products to remember, twice daily
  • Mild fishy aftertaste reported by some
  • More admin than a single all-in-one tablet

Specs

Form
Capsule (DHA) + tablet (folic acid/multivitamin)
Dosage
1 capsule + 1 tablet daily
Pack size
28 capsules + 28 tablets
DHA per dose
Included in dedicated capsule
Suitable for
All stages of pregnancy
Key nutrients
Folic acid, Omega-3 DHA, Vitamin D, iron

How we scored it

Nutrient Completeness

Coverage of folic acid, vitamin D, iron and DHA at recommended pregnancy doses.

7/10

Strong on omega-3 DHA, standard on the rest.

Tolerability

How easy the supplement is on a first-trimester stomach.

6/10

A few report a mild fishy aftertaste from the DHA capsule.

Value for Money

Cost per month relative to what you get.

9/10

Noticeably cheaper than most branded prenatals.

Weighted by importance for this category — see our editorial policy for how we test.

The alternative

Pregnacare Original

Pregnacare

Pregnacare Original

The UK's best-selling pregnancy supplement, with 19 nutrients including folic acid and vitamin D for every stage of pregnancy.

7.7/10