3 Reasons Omega 3s Are Essential During Pregnancy

You’re probably reading this because you’ve just found out you’re pregnant. If so, congratulations! When you first find out that you are pregnant, you are fed a plethora of information about what you should and shouldn’t eat. I’m sure you’re feeling a little overwhelmed by it right now, and constantly hungry, especially if you’re in the first trimester. Make sure you follow a sound month on month pregnancy guide and try to keep it as simple as possible, while obviously following your nutritionist’s instructions.

What is resoundingly clear is that Omega 3s and good fats are essential for a healthy baby. While there may be a lot of conflicting evidence about what you should and shouldn’t be doing, you’ll find that there is resounding consensus around Omega 3s benefits. Here are 3 critical reasons why they are so important for your baby.

  1. Neurological Development

Omega 3s are critical for the formation of your baby’s cognitive abilities. They also assist with visual development. By supplementing Omega 3, studies have found that you actively increase the cognitive abilities of your child and boost his/her future IQ. It’s pretty clear that if you want a smarter baby (and grown-up child), it’s important to supplement Omega 3 during pregnancy.

  1. Decrease Risk Of Allergy

Studies have shown that supplementing Omega 3 during pregnancy has the ability to decrease your child’s risk of allergy. Given that food allergy diagnoses have increased 50% between 1997-2011, it’s critical that you ensure your child is healthy in this way. By supplementing Omega 3, you can help your child to an allergy free life, leaving them free to roam the world and try the delights of life across the globe!

  1. Positive Impact On Mothers

Not only have Omega 3s been shown to have a positive impact on the baby’s health during pregnancy, but also on the health of the mothers. High dosage of Omega 3s have been shown to reduce the risk of premature labour and lower the risk of preeclampsia. Supplementing Omega 3s has also shown to reduce the potential for mothers to suffer from depression during and post-pregnancy.

Of course, while supplementing omega 3s is important it’s critical that you remember to consult with your health professional about how to find a high quality supplement. Choose brands that have appropriate storage and, most importantly, proven purity.

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