Elevit
Pregnancy Multivitamin
7.1/10 overallAround £37 for 30 capsules (imported)
A once-daily prenatal multivitamin with folic acid, iron and vitamin D, formulated for use before and throughout pregnancy.
The verdict
Elevit covers folic acid, vitamin D and iron in one once-daily tablet, positioned as a like-for-like alternative to Pregnacare Original. Best for anyone whose iron needs matter more, since it edges ahead on iron content — useful later in pregnancy. The tablet is large and hard to swallow with nausea, and it doesn't include DHA.
Elevit's formula covers the core nutrients NHS guidance highlights for pregnancy — folic acid, vitamin D and iron among them — in a single once-daily tablet, positioning it as a straightforward like-for-like alternative to Pregnacare Original already in this category. The tablet is on the larger side, which is worth knowing if you already struggle with tablet-swallowing during early pregnancy nausea.
Against Seven Seas' omega-3-inclusive option, Elevit doesn't include DHA in the core tablet, so if omega-3 support matters to you, you'd need a separate fish oil or algae-based supplement alongside it. Where Elevit tends to edge ahead is iron content, which can matter more in later pregnancy as iron needs increase — worth checking with your midwife if you're already taking a separate iron supplement, since doubling up isn't necessary or recommended.
Is the Pregnancy Multivitamin worth it?
- Comprehensive core nutrient coverage in one tablet
- Higher iron content than some competitors
- Widely stocked in UK pharmacies and supermarkets
What are the downsides of the Pregnancy Multivitamin?
- Large tablet size can be hard to swallow with nausea
- No DHA/omega-3 included
- Iron content may need midwife check if already supplementing
Specs
- Iron
- 60mg
- Dosage
- One tablet daily
- Vitamin D
- 10mcg
- Folic acid
- 800mcg
- DHA/Omega-3
- Not included
- Suitable from
- Pre-conception through pregnancy
How we scored it
Nutrient Completeness
Coverage of folic acid, vitamin D, iron and DHA at recommended pregnancy doses.
Strong core coverage including higher iron, but no DHA included.
Tolerability
How easy the supplement is on a first-trimester stomach.
Large tablet size is a common complaint during first-trimester nausea.
Value for Money
Cost per month relative to what you get.
Mid-range pricing, comparable to other branded prenatal multivitamins.
Weighted by importance for this category — see our editorial policy for how we test.
How this review was done
We haven't used the Pregnancy Multivitamin ourselves yet. This review is built from Elevit's published specifications and product information, and scored the same way as everything else on the site. We'll update it, and the badge above, once we've tested it hands-on.
How it compares
|  |  |  | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Around £37 for 30 capsules (imported) | Around £17 for a month's supply | About £42 | Around £8 for a month's supply |
| Overall score | 7.1/10 | 7.5/10 | 5.4/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Iron | 60mg | 17mg | Included (food-grown form) | 14mg |
| Dosage | One tablet daily | One tablet + one capsule daily | — | One tablet daily |
| Vitamin D | 10mcg | 10mcg | 10mcg (400 IU) | 10mcg |
Frequently asked questions
How does Elevit compare to Pregnacare Original?+
Elevit's formula covers the same core NHS-highlighted nutrients — folic acid, vitamin D and iron — in a single once-daily tablet, positioning it as a straightforward like-for-like alternative to Pregnacare Original. Where it tends to edge ahead is iron content.
Does Elevit include omega-3?+
No — Elevit doesn't include DHA in the core tablet, so if omega-3 support matters to you, you'd need a separate fish oil or algae-based supplement alongside it, the way Seven Seas' duo pack builds DHA in already as a dedicated capsule.
Is the extra iron in Elevit a good thing?+
It can matter more in later pregnancy as iron needs increase — Elevit's 60mg is notably higher than Pregnacare Original's or Boots' own-label. It's worth checking with your midwife if you're already taking a separate iron supplement, since doubling up isn't necessary or recommended.
Is the tablet easy to swallow?+
It's on the larger side, which is worth knowing if you already struggle with tablet-swallowing during early pregnancy nausea, and it's taken as one tablet daily from pre-conception through pregnancy, with 800mcg folic acid and 10mcg vitamin D included in the same tablet.
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Reviewed by
Sepehr
Software engineer, soon-to-be dad, uncle to four — the tech-obsessed half of the two of us testing this stuff. Currently building this site with my wife, ahead of our own baby arriving.