Is it safe to mix fish oils and pregnancy? What are the health benefits for your unborn child? Are fish oils harmful to the fetus?

You'll be surprised to see fish oils offer many health benefits for you and your baby. Research shows fish oils are good for your heart, and the long range benefits of taking fish oil during pregnancy are great.

Health Benefits of Taking Fish Oils During Pregnancy:

• May lead to increased blood flow to uterus, promoting an environment more conducive to pregnancy.
• Lowers your risk of premature births.
• Boosts your baby's immune system. Fish oils may help your baby fight off infections.
• Improves infant visual acuity and better body development.
• Lowers your baby's risk for getting allergies.

Below you'll find more studies on fish oils and pregnancy. I hope this information helps you have a safe and healthy pregnancy.

Mothers Taking Fish Oils May Improve Their Baby's Eye and Hand Coordination

Australia - Did you know you can improve your baby's eye and hand coordination by taking fish oil during pregnancy? A recent study from Australia showed pregnant women who took 4 grams a day of fish oil supplements had babies that performed better on eye and hand coordination tests.

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.

Have You Discovered the Benefits of Omega 3-enriched Formula for Your Baby?

Knoxville, Tennessee - Breastfeeding is still the best way to give your baby a good head start to a healthy life. But what if you can't breastfeed? Are infant formulas with omega 3 supplements an effective substitute for meeting your baby's nutritional needs?

It turns out that researchers at University of Tennessee noticed babies fed formula supplemented with omega 3 fatty acids performed better on specialized eye tests and attention tests.

The babies were fed an infant formula supplemented with docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), a fatty acid found in fish oil supplements and fatty fish. At 12 months of age, the babies were tested for how well they remembered faces and places and their attention spans.

And the results are:

• The babies fed the DHA supplement would focus their attention more frequently than babies not getting the omega 3-enriched formula.
• Positive effects were seen up to 10 months after DHA supplements were stopped.
• This test confirmed earlier evidence that DHA can increase how fast infants process information.

Researchers believe omega 3 fatty acids found in fish oils are essential for healthy brain and vision development. These healthy fats help your body produce cellular membranes in both the eye and brain. Taking fish oils supplements during pregnancy is one way to provide these essential nutrients to your baby.

Want to learn More Health Benefits of Fish Oils and Pregnancy? Go to Fish Oils and Pregnancy - Page 2 and learn how to reduce your child's risk for allergies and asthma.

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