"This is great news for pregnant women, especially for those weary of taking iron pills because of the unpleasant gastro-intestinal side effects," said Dr. Dan McKenna, Specialist Registrar in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Antrim Area Hospital, Northern Ireland. "Many pregnant women would stop taking iron pills altogether and this study has shown an increase and consistency of continuing to take the prescribed natural spring water versus the traditional iron pills. Our research shows Spatone Iron+ helps to prevent iron deficiency in pregnant women and it does not cause constipation, and stomach irritation that traditional iron supplements do."

Iron deficiency is a common problem in pregnant women. In the U.S. it is estimated that 35% of pregnant women in the first trimester suffer from iron deficiency and that number jumps to 85% in the third trimester. A growing baby places enormous demands on iron reserves, and additionally significant amounts of iron can be lost during childbirth, so it is crucial that these iron stores are replaced as soon as possible. If iron is not kept at the required levels, anemia may set in and this not only causes lack of energy and tiredness, but in severe cases it could lead to breathing difficulties, palpitations and chest pains.

Most pregnant women get only 50% of the average daily iron requirement through their diets. Thus doctors prescribe traditional iron supplements during a women's pregnancy but many fail to continue to take the tablets because of the unpleasant side effects. Spatone Iron+ is a natural solution and a refreshing way to get the recommended daily iron requirements without swallowing a pill.

"With Spatone Iron+ getting your daily requirement of iron is as simple as having a glass of juice," said Leonard Nihan, President of Sea-Band International, the U.S. and Canadian Spatone distributor Spatone Iron+. "Spatone Iron+ is safe, effective and easy to use. The spring water comes in single packets you can just pour into a glass and mix it with fruit juice. For many pregnant women this is much more manageable to ingest versus swallowing a traditional iron pill."

Because the iron is already in the water it is absorbed faster and easier by the body. Therefore only a small amount needs to be taken to obtain the average daily iron requirement. Additionally, any excess iron the body does not require is expelled easily, so it does not produce unpleasant side effects normally associated with iron pills.

Spatone is absorbed in only 20 minutes on an empty stomach making it less likely that absorption will be reduced by other food intake. One packet a day can provide the entire daily iron requirement. Drawn from a natural "spa water well" in Snowdonia, North Wales, U.K., Spatone Iron+ is 100% natural with no additives. Spatone Iron+ is available at all Osco-Savon drug stores, Walgreens.com, in New Jersey at Harmon drug stores and in upstate New York at Kinney drug stores. The cost for a 14-day supply is $9.99 and $19.99 for a 28- day supply.

About Sea-Band International

Sea-Band International, the distributor of Spatone Iron+, is a leader in the field of natural personal care products designed to promote health and wellness. Since its inception in 1984, Sea-Band's mission has been to improve the quality of natural care available for women during pregnancy, breastfeeding and throughout their lives. This is accomplished through the development of the Sea-Band family of products focused on natural solutions for women's health. Products include: Sea-Band anti-nausea wristband, Round Trip disposable version of Sea-Band, Spatone Iron+ natural iron supplement and The Waterless Vaporizer by Sea-Band. The products are available in most supermarkets and pharmacies including CVS, Rite Aid, Eckerd, Wal-Mart, Albertson's and K-Mart. For more information about Sea-Band products please visit www.sea-band.com.