Omega-3s are important in pregnancy.
The omega-3 DHA is a vital nutrient during pregnancy and lactation, and mothers are the sole source for developing babies. It is a critical building block of the brain, retina, and nervous system. Research has also shown an improvement in pre-term and early pre-term births when supplementing with EPA and DHA omega-3s.
Read below about the many reasons to recommend omega-3s for your patient's prenatal and infant health.
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Brain Development
Global scientific and government agencies recognize the importance of DHA in the first 1000 days of life.
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Visual Development
Evidence suggests that maternal DHA intake contributes to the normal visual development in utero and in breastfed babies up to 12 months of age.
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Pre-Term Birth
Research consistently demonstrates a benefit in decreasing the likelihood of early preterm birth and also supports omega-3 intake and healthier birth weight. Specifically, one meta analysis showed a 58% reduction in early pre-term birth in mothers with higher omega-3 intake.
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Immune System Function
Prenatal omega-3 supplementation can play a positive role in a variety of immune functions.
