What are the benefits of DHA in pregnancy?
DHA is important for optimal infant brain, eye and nervous system development and has been shown to support long-term heart health. The body of research supporting the value of DHA for pregnant and nursing women and their infants continues to grow. DHA is important throughout pregnancy, particularly in the third trimester when major brain growth occurs. Increasing DHA during pregnancy and nursing significantly enhances the level of DHA available to the foetus and infant. Certain studies (some, but not all) have shown that supplementation of DHA in the mother’s diet improves infant developmental outcomes, such as: • eye-hand coordination • motor skills • attention span Additionally, one study has shown that higher maternal DHA levels are associated with more mature sleep patterns in infants. DHA has also been shown to play a part in maternal well-being. One study showed that supplementation of DHA in the mother’s diet can increase the length of pregnancy by six days helping mothers carr
