Study: Infants Are 24% Healthier When Mothers Take Fish Oil During Pregnancy. Arguably, the only thing better than actually being pregnant is having a healthy pregnancy. A new study published in the international journal on child health and wellness research, Pediatrics, shows that moms might have more influence over their pregnancies than was previously thought…just…
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Every mother-to-be worries about postpartum depression. A few have probably even wondered if fish oil could help. This specific type of depression usually affects women in the first 3 months following the birth of her child. Symptoms are identical to those observed in traditional depression, but can also include a diminished ability for a mother…
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New research shows that pregnant women who take fish oil supplements during their pregnancy, as well as during their child’s infancy and nursing, have children with far fewer allergy problems: In a recent study, 145 pregnant mothers from families with high risk of allergy and asthma were either given a fish oil supplement or a…
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New studies show that, when pregnant mothers take omega-3 fish oil, there is a measurable increase in the mental abilities of their babies. Researchers first warned of the problems associated with insufficient intake of omega-3 fatty acids: Poor outcomes associated with insufficient intakes of omega-3 fatty acids during pregnancy include intrauterine growth retardation, delayed or…
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