Do I need this if I'm already taking a prenatal?
Your prenatal is designed to cover the essentials, but many women find it doesn’t give them the kind of support they can truly feel day to day.
The Maia Pregnancy Wellness Box goes deeper, offering whole food support for your energy, iron levels, mood, skin, and overall vitality. The areas where a standard prenatal often falls short.
Is beef liver safe to take during pregnancy, because of the vitamin A?
Yes. Vitamin A is a wonderful fat-soluble nutrient that is essential for a healthy immune system, vision and skin, and crucial for your baby's development during pregnancy. The current RDI for vitamin A during pregnancy is set at 800mcg per day (2,670 IU), with a tolerable upper limit of 3,000mcg (10,000 IU). A serving of Maia Spleen & Liver (5 capsules) provides 300mcg of vitamin A, which is approximately 37% of RDI during pregnancy.
As always, it's important to engage in open conversations with your chosen practitioner, so you can make informed and personalised choices around this topic.
Can I take these products if I’m not pregnant?
Yes! While the Pregnancy Box is designed to deeply support pregnancy and postpartum, the nutrients inside these products are beneficial for all women, at any stage. If you’re looking for hormonal support, increased energy, and overall nutrient support, these products can still be a great addition to your routine.
Can I take these products while breastfeeding?
Absolutely. In fact, postpartum recovery and breastfeeding place even higher demands on your body, requiring more iron, collagen, fat-soluble vitamins, and essential minerals. The Pregnancy Box is a wonderful addition, helping to replenish the body with nutrients, support increased energy demands, and healing of tissues.
Can I combine these products with my prenatal vitamin?
Our products are designed to complement a high quality prenatal, not replace it. If you’re already taking a prenatal, you may want to check how much key nutrients you’re getting to ensure you’re balancing your intake appropriately. However, if you have specific health concerns or are unsure, we always recommend consulting with your healthcare provider.
Can I use the products in the Pregnancy Box during the first trimester?
Yes. Each product has been carefully selected to provide gentle, bioavailable support that aligns with what your body needs at every stage of pregnancy. However, if you have specific health concerns or are unsure, we always recommend consulting with your healthcare provider.
Do the supplements have a strong taste or smell?
Because these are real, whole food-based supplements, some products—like Spleen & Liver Capsules—naturally have a mild, earthy scent. However, they’re encapsulated for easy consumption, so there’s no noticeable taste or aftertaste.
Collagen – Completely flavourless with a very subtle smell, making it easy to add to any drink or meal without altering the taste.
Tallow Balm – Fresh and lightly scented with essential oils, offering a soothing and uplifting experience.
Female Nourish Blend – A delicious cacao flavour, naturally rich and smooth. Many women find it easy to tolerate, even when dealing with food aversions or nausea in early pregnancy.
Is the cacao in the Female Nourish Blend tested for heavy metals?
Yes, and not just the cacao, but the entire finished blend. While cacao and other whole food ingredients can naturally contain tiny traces of minerals like cadmium or lead (due to the soil they’re grown in), we independently test every batch of the final blend through a certified Australian lab.
This includes testing for:
- Heavy metals (like arsenic, lead, cadmium, mercury, nickel, aluminium)
- Mould and yeast
- Harmful bacteria
We do this because many women use the blend daily during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or preconception, and we want you to feel completely confident in what you’re taking.
If you'd like to see the results, we’re always happy to share them.