Prenatal Collagen Protein
Needed Prenatal Collagen Protein is a pregnancy and postpartum collagen protein powder with 14 g of protein per 1 scoop (15 g). It scores 62/100 on the TBPP Quality Score. We found no third-party testing certification.
Nutrition per serving
Unflavored flavor, from the label.
| Serving size | 1 scoop (15 g) |
|---|---|
| Protein | 14 g |
| Calories | 60 |
| Carbohydrates | Not verified |
| Sugar | Not verified |
| Fat | Not verified |
| Sodium | Not verified |
| Protein by weight | 93% |
| Leucine | 0.39 g |
| BCAAs | 0.9 g |
How it scored
62 of 100 points. How we score
| Criterion | Points | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Protein density | 30 / 30 | 93% of each scoop is protein |
| Third-party testing | 0 / 25 | No verified independent testing program |
| Label transparency | 20 / 20 | Fully disclosed formula, no amino spiking |
| Sugar | 0 / 10 | Sugar not verified |
| Ingredient simplicity | 10 / 10 | Unflavored |
| Verified label data | 2 / 5 | 3 of 7 label values verified |
Formula and label
| Type | Collagen |
|---|---|
| Made for | Pregnancy & postpartum, per the brand |
| Protein sources | Hydrolyzed Bovine Collagen |
| Third-party testing | None found |
| Sweeteners | None listed |
| Proprietary blend | No |
| Added free amino acids | No |
| Dietary | Grass-Fed, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free |
| Allergens | None listed |
| Made by | Needed |
| Sold at | Needed (direct), Fullscript |
Price
$44.99–$49.99 for 450 g (1 month supply). About $1.50 per serving, or $2.68 per 25 g of protein.
Sizes: 450 g (1 month supply)
Flavors (1)
- Unflavored
Buying while pregnant
The brand makes this for pregnancy and postpartum. The dietitians we quote say most of your protein should come from food. Check with your OB, midwife or doctor before adding a supplement. Protein powder in pregnancy: what to check
Mentioned by experts
“This is our favorite collagen, made for pregnancy!”
Ryann Kipping, RDN, in The Prenatal Nutrition Library (Ryann Kipping, RDN), 2026-08-22 (affiliate content)
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Sources
- https://thisisneeded.com/products/prenatal-collagen-protein
- https://thisisneeded.com/products/prenatal-collagen-protein.json
- https://fullscript.com/catalog/products/prenatal-collagen-protein
Marketed by Needed as 'Prenatal Collagen Protein Powder' for before, during and after pregnancy, and named by expert pregnancy protein roundups, so recorded despite being pure collagen. Panel from the Fullscript practitioner listing that reproduces the label (450 g): 1 scoop 15 g, 60 kcal, 14 g protein, 15 g hydrolyzed bovine collagen; amino acids per serving include leucine 0.39 g, isoleucine 0.18 g, valine 0.33 g (BCAA 0.9 g calculated from those), tryptophan 0.00 g. Carbs, sugar, fat and sodium were not shown, so null. The brand page says it is 'pure hydrolyzed bovine Collagen, nothing else', neutral flavor, from grass-fed pasture-raised bovines, non-GMO, free of 9 major allergens and gluten, and that 'Collagen is an incomplete protein ... It is not a replacement for dietary protein' (it lacks tryptophan). Pregnancy-relevant: no caffeine, herbs, vitamin A, choline, folate or iron; brand says it is 'Always Rigorously 3rd Party Tested' (no certifier named, no heavy-metal results shown). servings_per_container_ref 30 is from 450 g / 15 g and the '1 Month Supply' variant. Price $49.99 one-time, $44.99 subscribe (1 month) on thisisneeded.com 2026-10-14. The same SKU (CPB30G) is also sold as 'Women's Collagen Protein'. Brand location not confirmed on the page, so country_of_origin is null.
Good to know
Last checked 2026-10-14. Labels change, so check the package before buying if you have allergies. If you are pregnant, nursing or buying for a child, ask your doctor before adding a supplement.