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Why getting enough Omega 3 is so important during pregnancy
Making sure you're getting enough omega-3 essential fatty acids during pregnancy may help reduce your risk of pre-eclampsia, premature birth (delivery before 34 weeks), perinatal anxiety and depression, and improve breast milk supply. For your growing baby Omega-3 contains DHA (docosaphexaenoic acid) which supports their visual and cognitive development and central nervous system, whilst EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) supports their immune system, heart, inflammatory response and reduces allergy IgE eczema at 1 year old.
The current recommended daily intake of DHA during pregnancy is 800mgs per day from 14 to 34 weeks gestation as a minimum requirement, this is a lot more than previously recommended as research has shown taking 400mgs of DHA had no effect in reducing preterm birth. High quality fish oils are the easiest and safest way to achieve this requirement as eating lots of fish during pregnancy is not recommended due to the increased risks of mercury and other metals.
We at BabyBumpCare recommend Omega-3 Concentrate by Herbs of Gold as they use sustainably sourced fish oil, that undergoes a multiple molecularly distillation and purification process. This results in clean, ODOURLESS, LOW REFLUX, heavy metal tested, highly concentrated Omega-3 essential fatty acid capsules that may be burst and added to juice or milk, great for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers and children.
Information sourced from
The Role of Omega 3's in Pregnancy by Dr Carmel Collins
www.eatforhealth.gov.au
