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Pregnant– you need Omega 3
By Dr. A. W. Martin | September 22, 2008
Once again there is a new study talking about the benefits of Omega 3′s. This study is different in that it touts the benefits of eating fish for pregnancy.Not only does mom benefit, but baby as well. Mothers who take a fish supplement or consume fish at least 2x a week during pregnancy are much less susceptible to post postpartum depression, mood swings and they recover from having a baby much quicker. The baby on the other hand, gets the benefits of better brain development and improvement to eye sight. So ladies eat your fish, especially salmon. I would avoid tuna during pregnancy due to possible mercury contamination. To be on the safe side take 3to 5 grams daily of omega3 supplement of fish oil or Hemp seed oil.
Topics: dr tony martin | 1 Comment »
September 22nd, 2008 at 10:39 pm
A recent study from Australia had pregnant women take either 4 grams a day of fish oils supplements or olive oil supplements, starting from their 20th week of pregnancy.
When these women’s children were just over 2 years of age, researchers tested their eye and hand coordination, language and other skills.
It turns out children whose mothers took fish oil supplements performed better on eye and hand coordination tests, compared to those who took olive oil supplements.
Researchers concluded taking fish oils supplements during pregnancy is safe for the fetus and infant and may have potentially beneficial effects on a child’s eye and hand coordination.
Research Reference:
Cognitive assessment at 21/2 years following fish oil supplementation in pregnancy: a randomized controlled trial. Archives of Disease Childhood, Fetal & Neonatal Edition. 2006 Dec 21